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Economy / March 11, 2026

Leadership Notes: Built for What Comes Next

In recent weeks, many in our community have been reflecting on Oklahoma City’s role in the energy economy and what the next chapter of growth will look like for our region. Moments like this naturally spark conversation, but they also give us a chance to step back and look at the broader foundation that has shaped our progress.

By Christy Gillenwater
Inside OKC / February 16, 2026

Leadership Notes: Iconic Projects Require Innovative Partnerships

In this month’s Leadership Notes, Chamber President and CEO Christy Gillenwater highlights how the new Cloud Embrace installation in Bricktown showcases Oklahoma City’s commitment to innovative collaboration, placemaking and strengthening the visitor experience through thoughtful investment.

By Christy Gillenwater
Economy / December 1, 2025

Leadership Notes: AI’s inflection point

In this month’s Leadership Notes, Chamber President and CEO Christy Gillenwater highlights the arrival of an AI inflection point, emphasizing that artificial intelligence is transforming how we live and work while creating opportunities for greater productivity, creativity and innovation.

By Christy Gillenwater
Policy / August 26, 2025

Leadership Notes: A unified vision to keep OKC moving forward

In this month’s Leadership Notes, Chamber President and CEO Christy Gillenwater highlights the upcoming October 14 vote on the $2.7 billion General Obligation Bond package as a transformative policy opportunity to invest in Oklahoma City’s infrastructure, public safety, and quality of life.

By Christy Gillenwater
VeloCity profile / August 28, 2020
Dirk Spiers
Founder & President,
Spiers New Technologies
The OKC Chamber has been absolutely terrific for us; very, very helpful and always on our side. I’m grateful for that.
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