Policy

New tax credit helps OKC companies' competitiveness

Oklahoma businesses are now able to compete with neighboring states.

By Roy Williams

Economy / June 10, 2019

State Economic Development officials: focus is on workforce expansion, growing existing businesses

Oklahoma Secretary of Commerce and Workforce Development Sean Kouplen and Executive Director of the Oklahoma Dept. Of Commerce Brent Kisling joined Chamber President Roy Williams to discuss the state's approach to economic development under the new Stitt administration at the April Chamber Forum.

By David McCollum

Policy / May 23, 2019

New Software Engineer Tax Credit passes

HB 2759, legislation to address an extensive statewide shortage of qualified software and cybersecurity engineers, has been sent to the Governor.

By Chamber Staff

Policy / March 15, 2019

Legislative Update: Chamber continues pro-business work at State Capitol

This edition of the OKC Business Advocate discusses legislative activity on guns, a software/cyber engineering incentive, government reform, workers’ compensation and medical marijuana.

By Mark VanLandingham

Policy / February 15, 2019

Legislative Update: Chamber focuses on advocacy priorities as Legislature begins 2019 session

The 2019 Legislative Session began on Feb. 4 when Gov. Kevin Stitt delivered his first State of the State address to a joint session of the Oklahoma House and Senate.

By Mark VanLandingham

Development / February 13, 2019