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Q&A with Hardy Watkins, Senior Vice President of Membership and Investor Relations

Hardy Watkins, senior vice president of membership and investor relations at the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber, brings a wealth of experience from both leading and participating in chambers of commerce across the region. Watkins sat down with the VeloCity team to discuss how his background shapes his approach, the value chambers bring to businesses and how the Greater OKC Chamber is helping drive regional growth.

By Lauren King
Events / January 15, 2025

OKConnect offers exclusive look at OKC’s growth and opportunities

OKConnect, a premier orientation program from the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber and Leadership OKC, will return January 29 and run through late April. Designed for newcomers and business leaders in new or expanded roles, the program focuses on community engagement and awareness, offering insights into the city’s history, growth and successes.

By Lauren King
Inside OKC / December 27, 2024

The Chamber visits Atlanta for its annual InterCity Visit

Each year, the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber organizes the InterCity Visit benchmarking trip to assess the city's progress compared to competing markets. This trip offers business and community leaders the chance to explore the assets and opportunities of other regions.

By Chamber Staff
Inside OKC / August 19, 2024

The Verge OKC: A collaborative hub for entrepreneurial growth in Oklahoma City

The Verge OKC is a cornerstone of entrepreneurial support in Oklahoma City, established as 501(c)(3) a non-profit through a partnership between Flourish OKC, Inasmuch Foundation and Cortado Ventures. This dynamic co-working and entrepreneurship hub offers essential resources like mentorship programs, networking events and flexible workspaces designed to stimulate business growth and innovation.

By Selena Romero
Inside OKC / January 16, 2024

OMFA Pitch Night: Spotlight on BIPOC innovation in OKC

In a move to accelerate minority entrepreneurship in Oklahoma City, the OKC Minority Founder Accelerator (OMFA) is set to host its Initial Community Offering (ICO) Pitch Night on Thursday, January 18, at Civic Center Music Hall.

By Selena Romero
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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