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Policy / May 1, 2025

SB 987: Commerce reform to strengthen Oklahoma’s economic development

For several months, the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber has worked with Sen. Kristen Thompson, Rep. Mike Osburn, the State Chamber of Oklahoma, the Tulsa Regional Chamber, Select Oklahoma and other stakeholders on SB 987 to advance reforms to the state’s lead economic development agency, the Oklahoma Department of Commerce.

By Lauren King
Inside OKC / April 16, 2025

2025 ICF World Ranking competition draws top athletes to OKC

The 2025 ICF Canoe Slalom World Ranking competition took place March 28-30 at RIVERSPORT’s Whitewater Center, bringing together more than 70 top Olympic hopefuls from Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Djibouti, Peru, Slovenia, Venezuela and the United States. Founder of RIVERSPORT Mike Knopp expressed his excitement for the event, highlighting the significance of hosting global events in Oklahoma City.

By Lauren King
Events / March 27, 2025

Oklahoma Film and Music Day at the Capitol spotlights local industries

The Oklahoma Film + Music Office (OF+MO), in partnership with Cherokee Film, Oklahoma City Film and Creative Industries Office and the Tulsa Office of Film, Music, Arts and Culture, is proud to present Oklahoma Film and Music Day at the Capitol on Tuesday, April 1. Held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the second-floor rotunda of the Oklahoma State Capitol, this free event will bring together state legislators, local film and music professionals, businesses and related organizations to highlight the impact of the state’s film and music industries.

By Chamber Staff
VeloCity profile / August 20, 2021
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