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Events / September 29, 2025

Microsoft leader to headline Life Science Oklahoma’s inaugural Catalyst event

Life Science Oklahoma (LSOK) will host its inaugural Catalyst event, Rethinking Healthcare with Microsoft’s Kathy VanEnkevort, on Friday, Oct. 3, at Innovation Hall in Oklahoma City. The program is designed to bring national thought leadership to Oklahoma’s life sciences community by highlighting the intersection of innovation, artificial intelligence (AI) and the future of healthcare.

By Lynzee Misseldine
Inside OKC / November 15, 2024

MAPS 4 update: Projects in motion

The city’s MAPS 4 projects are progressing swiftly, showcasing exciting developments. Below are some of the latest updates of current ongoing projects in Oklahoma City.

By Chamber Staff
Inside OKC / November 14, 2024

Q&A with Michelle Gregory: Director of Life Science Oklahoma

Life Science Oklahoma, the state’s life science association, recently appointed Michelle Gregory as its new director. Gregory has a history of leadership in nonprofit organizations in the healthcare sector. Gregory sat down with the VeloCity team to discuss her role as director of Life Science Oklahoma.

By Chamber Staff
Inside OKC / October 10, 2024

OKC Innovation District names Jeff Seymour President and CEO

Following a national search, the board of the Oklahoma City Innovation District has named local economic developer Jeff Seymour as the organization’s new president and CEO. The Innovation District is at a critical juncture, with the MAPS 4-funded Innovation Hall and the related Convergence Development set to open early next year. The organization is also actively supporting a $35 million Build Back Better grant along with state-awarded ARPA funds, all designed to catalyze the region’s innovation assets.

By Chamber Staff
Policy / March 21, 2024

Oklahoma launches inaugural Aerospace Week, April 1-7

The Oklahoma City Innovation District, in collaboration with The Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics, is launching the state's first annual Aerospace Week. It will take place April 1-7 and will have events for all ages.

By Tony Nguyen
VeloCity Q&A / June 19, 2019
Tommy Yi
President & Cofounder,
StarSpace46
I thought there was a huge opportunity here, especially with MAPS 3 starting to take shape. I saw Oklahoma City as a sandbox of opportunity. That compelled me to really make a choice to stay here and build something like this.
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