In this month’s Leadership Notes, Chamber President and CEO Christy Gillenwater discusses how incentive programs are essential to fueling Oklahoma City’s growth and economic development.
A recent partnership among several Oklahoma film offices aimed to promote the state as a filmmaking destination among scores of industry professionals gathered in Southern California has gotten rave reviews. State film officials say this collaborative effort could lead to even more films and TV series being shot in Oklahoma City and other locales across the state.
Results from a study released by the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber shed new light on Oklahoma City’s childcare crisis. The issue, which many cities across the country are facing, is negatively affecting businesses, families and the local economy.
The Greater Oklahoma City Chamber recently released its legislative scorecard for the 2023 legislative session. The scorecard identifies elected officials' scores on issues important to the business community.
Oklahoma City’s film industry is booming, thanks in large part to a film incentive program the city created last year to help lure filmmakers to Oklahoma City. City officials say the local film industry is "going to the next level" because of the incentive program.
Oklahoma City has $2.8 million to help revitalize contaminated properties. It’s part of the city’s federally funded Brownfields program. A Brownfield is a property that is difficult to redevelop, expand or reuse because it’s contaminated.
Following months of debate on hundreds of bills, the Oklahoma Legislature adjourned sine die May 26. Despite the disagreements between the House, Senate and governor on major education reform, officials with the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber said the session was highly successful with respect to accomplishing the Chamber’s legislative priorities.
Get an update on legislative action with regard to several Chamber priorities during the first part of the legislative session.
