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Development / September 26, 2025

Bolt Tower sculpture installed at OKC Fair Park

Fairgoers can now see a new landmark at Oklahoma City Fair Park with the installation of “Bolt Tower,” a 72-foot sculpture by Jenny Sabin Studio. The city commissioned the piece as part of the MAPS 4 project.

By Chamber Staff
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
VeloCity Q&A / March 16, 2022
Dr. Andew Weyrich
President,
Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation
We were attracted to OMRF and Oklahoma City because of the people in Oklahoma and the opportunities here.
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