Childcare access has become one of the most pressing workforce challenges in Oklahoma City. The Greater OKC Chamber’s childcare study found that many parents in the metro have had to reduce hours, turn down promotions or even leave their jobs because of limited options. These challenges affect both families and employers.
Homelessness continues to affect thousands of people in Oklahoma City, but coordinated efforts across sectors are showing signs of progress. Public, private and nonprofit organizations are working together to connect people to housing, services and long-term support.
With the close of its seventh fiscal year, the Oklahoma County Criminal Justice Advisory Council (CJAC) continues to drive transformational reform across the county’s justice system.
Mayor David Holt recently spoke with Luke Antoniou of SmartCitiesWorld about Oklahoma City’s political culture, its investment model and how both have shaped the city’s continued growth.
The Heartland Flyer will continue operating for another year thanks to a $3.5 million vote by the North Central Texas Council of Governments. The emergency funding prevents a shutdown of the daily Amtrak route between Oklahoma City and Fort Worth that had been scheduled to end Sept. 30.
At the beginning of each year, the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber’s board of directors adopts a set of comprehensive Legislative Priorities that address key issues impacting economic development. From February through May, the Chamber’s Government Relations team was intensively engaged at the State Capitol fighting for policies that strengthen Oklahoma’s business climate.
Oklahomans affected by the March 14–21 wildfires and straight-line winds have just two weeks left to apply for federal disaster assistance. The deadline to apply to FEMA is Tuesday, July 22.
In this month’s Leadership Notes, Chamber President and CEO Christy Gillenwater shares insights from the Chamber’s recent visit to Washington, D.C., highlighting key conversations and advocacy efforts on behalf of the region.
