As the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber enters the second half of 2026, Chamber Chair Mike Ross sees opportunity ahead for Oklahoma City. Now more than halfway through his first year as chair, Ross reflected on the Chamber's progress, the partnerships driving the city's momentum and the priorities that will shape the months ahead.
Oklahoma City and the state of Oklahoma continue earning national recognition for economic strength, affordability and quality of life, with recent rankings highlighting the region's growing competitiveness.
Long before the Olympic flame is lit in Los Angeles, Oklahoma City will welcome elite athletes from around the world to the very venues that will host competition during the LA28 Olympic Games.
Not long ago, Oklahoma was competing to convince filmmakers to take a chance on the state. Today, industry leaders say the conversation has changed.
Professional soccer's return to Oklahoma City now has a new identity — one rooted in the city's culture as much as the sport itself.
As Oklahoma City continues to attract major sporting events, conventions and visitors from around the world, Shaun Yates is helping shape the city's next chapter. Recently promoted to senior vice president of tourism development for Visit Oklahoma City, the tourism division of the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber, Yates now leads the organization's efforts to grow one of the region's key economic drivers.
The Greater Oklahoma City Chamber recently welcomed representatives from Oklahoma's Taiwan Regional Trade Office, continuing the international partnership established earlier this year through a memorandum of understanding with the Importers and Exporters Association of Taipei (IEAT).
Oklahoma City will welcome thousands of veterans from across the country in 2032 after being selected to host the American Legion National Convention, a milestone that underscores the city's growing reputation as a destination for major national meetings and events.
