Oklahoma City’s Strong Neighborhoods Initiative (SNI) has been working since 2012 to improve neighborhoods through public and private investment. A recent report shows progress made between 2012 and 2022 in targeted areas.
Oklahoma City has earned a spot on Fortune's list of the 50 best places for families to live in the U.S., celebrated for its affordability, family-friendly environment, and diverse recreational opportunities. From its thriving economy to its rich Western heritage and ongoing infrastructure improvements, Oklahoma City has become an attractive destination for those looking to start a career, raise a family, or simply enjoy a high quality of life.
Buckle up your boots and dust off your cowboy hats for the annual Stockyards Stampede. The event, scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 21, invites one and all to Stockyards City for a day filled with exciting events, delicious foods and unforgettable moments.
According to CVB President Zac Craig, from January through June 2021, only about 3,000 visitors attended events at the convention center, a far cry from the approximately 180,000 visitors the convention center saw for the entire 2022 fiscal year.
Oklahoma City’s Stockyards City will host the Stockyards Stampede on Saturday, October 16th. Longhorns will kick off the event at 10:00 a.m. by parading down the street, followed by a day full of western heritage celebrations.
In Oklahoma City, the cattle industry spurred one of the first major drivers of our economy: a meat-packing plant and stockyards which was in, you guessed it, Stockyards City.
Oklahoma City’s history was shaped by cowboy culture and that culture is still alive and well today. You can experience it for yourself at Stockyards City, just a few miles southwest of downtown OKC.
The Greater OKC Chamber relaunched the Stand Tall, Shop Small campaign throughout the month of July to encourage Oklahoma City residents to take pride in their community and rally together to support small businesses. This spotlight features Stockyards City’s long-standing history and western flair. Visit the area to get a custom cowboy hat from Shorty’s, boots made for walking from Langston’s, and more.
