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Economy / September 18, 2025

OKC tourism surges in FY25 with record growth, strategic gains

Visit OKC is the official destination marketing organization for the Greater OKC region, promoting the city as a top destination for conventions, sports and leisure travel. Through targeted sales and marketing, Visit OKC aims to raise the city’s national profile.

By Lauren King
Inside OKC / September 5, 2025

Monument honors early OKC leader C.G. Jones

A new bronze monument at OKC Fair Park has been placed to honor Charles Gasham “Gristmill” Jones, a key figure in Oklahoma City’s early development and the Oklahoma Territory’s political history.

By Chamber Staff
Inside OKC / January 7, 2025

OG&E Coliseum construction advances at Oklahoma State Fairgrounds

The City of Oklahoma City recently released a project update on the OG&E Coliseum, currently under construction at the Oklahoma State Fairgrounds. The project is rapidly moving forward, with the exterior nearly complete and crews working on interior finishes – such as tiling and lighting.

By Chamber Staff
Development / March 27, 2024

New OG&E Coliseum Topping Out Marks Milestone for Oklahoma City

Oklahoma City's (OKC) new Fairgrounds Coliseum reached a significant milestone celebrating the topping out ceremony on March 27, set to be renamed OG&E Coliseum with completion in spring 2025. Teresa Rose, Chair of MAPS 4 and Greater OKC, hailed the $126 million project as a "landmark moment," emphasizing its status as the first MAPS 4 project to break ground.

By Selena Romero
VeloCity profile / August 20, 2021
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