Economy

OKC jumps 86 spots in Milken Institute’s Best-Performing Cities list

Oklahoma City recorded the second-largest jump in rankings on the Milken Institute’s 2025 Best-Performing Cities list, rising 86 spots from 144th to 58th.

By Chamber Staff

Economy / April 1, 2025

Oklahoma ranks among top states for inbound migration, drawing young professionals and retirees

Oklahoma is attracting thousands of new residents each year, drawn by its affordable housing, job opportunities, and quality of life. In 2023 alone, more than 25,000 people moved to the state, according to a recent migration study by StorageCafe using the latest U.S. Census data. This steady influx placed Oklahoma among the top 10 states for net migration.

By Chamber Staff

Inside OKC / March 6, 2025

Rose State College to host career support event for government employees affected by layoffs

The Rose State College Office of Career Development will host a dedicated career support event for federal government employees impacted by recent layoffs on Monday, March 10, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Jeanie Webb Student Union, FNB Community Bank Ballroom (1910 Hudiburg Drive, Midwest City, OK 73110).

By Chamber Staff

Economy / November 18, 2024

Greater OKC Chamber Releases 2024 "By the Numbers" Report

The 2024 By the Numbers report from the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber shows that the region continues to experience significant growth and economic expansion. From population increases to sector growth and improvements in workforce development, the report provides an updated snapshot of the area's ongoing development. Below are some of the key updates:

By Chamber Staff

Inside OKC / November 13, 2024

FAME Workforce Development Students Enjoy New OSU-OKC Manufacturing Lab

The Advanced Manufacturing Lab represents a $1.4 million investment, partly funded by a $580,000 Workforce Advancement Initiative grant championed by Rep. Stephanie Bice and former Sen. James Inhofe. The space is flexible, allowing equipment to move freely between instructional areas to support diverse training needs.

By Lauren King

Economy / October 18, 2024

Canoo's strategic move to Oklahoma and Texas will enhance economic growth in Electric Vehicle sector

Canoo Inc. will migrate its engineering workforce to its two established Oklahoma locations, Oklahoma City and Pryor, and will relocate its corporate headquarters from Torrance, California, to Justin, Texas.

By Chamber Staff

Development / October 17, 2024

OKC FAME: Nurturing talent with Climate Control Group for Oklahoma’s Workforce

To help manufacturers in the Greater Oklahoma City region secure the talent needed to grow and maintain a national presence, the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber helped launch Oklahoma’s first chapter of the Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education (FAME) program.

By Lauren King

Economy / October 14, 2024

OKC recognized as 19th most up-and-coming tech market in North America

Oklahoma City has earned a spot as one of North America's top 50 up-and-coming tech talent markets, ranking 19th in CBRE's latest “Scoring Tech Talent” report. The city is rapidly closing the gap with leading tech hubs like Omaha and Huntsville, thanks to a robust and growing workforce of 22,590 tech employees, recognized as the third largest among the markets identified in the report.

By Selena Romero

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