Economy

How Google is supporting Oklahoma’s small businesses and workforce

More than 237,000 Oklahoma businesses are using digital tools from Google to connect with customers, manage operations and grow their reach.

By Lynzee Misseldine

Economy / February 24, 2026

Oklahoma Invests in Key Safety Technology to Advance Autonomous Aviation

Oklahoma is continuing to build momentum in autonomous aviation with a state-backed research project focused on one of the industry’s most critical safety challenges: how uncrewed aircraft safely share airspace with other aircraft.

By Lynzee Misseldine

Economy / December 1, 2025

Leadership Notes: AI’s inflection point

In this month’s Leadership Notes, Chamber President and CEO Christy Gillenwater highlights the arrival of an AI inflection point, emphasizing that artificial intelligence is transforming how we live and work while creating opportunities for greater productivity, creativity and innovation.

By Christy Gillenwater

Economy / November 24, 2025

Google and OKC Thunder partner to expand AI access in Oklahoma

Google and the Oklahoma City Thunder announced a partnership to expand artificial intelligence training and resources across Oklahoma. The effort is part of Google’s $5 million statewide investment to give students and workers practical AI and job-ready skills.

By Chamber Staff

Economy / October 2, 2025

Oklahoma’s biotech sector takes the spotlight during commission Roadshow

Oklahoma’s biotech sector took center stage when the National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology (NSCEB) brought its national Roadshow tour to Oklahoma City. This event, in partnership with the Oklahoma Department of Commerce and Life Sciences Oklahoma highlighted the dynamic and growing bioeconomy in the region.

By Lynzee Misseldine

Events / September 29, 2025

Microsoft leader to headline Life Science Oklahoma’s inaugural Catalyst event

Life Science Oklahoma (LSOK) will host its inaugural Catalyst event, Rethinking Healthcare with Microsoft’s Kathy VanEnkevort, on Friday, Oct. 3, at Innovation Hall in Oklahoma City. The program is designed to bring national thought leadership to Oklahoma’s life sciences community by highlighting the intersection of innovation, artificial intelligence (AI) and the future of healthcare.

By Lynzee Misseldine

Inside OKC / August 14, 2025

OKC to host 2025 NobleReach Scholars

Oklahoma City will welcome three members of the 2025 NobleReach Scholars class for yearlong placements focused on data science and business process innovation. The scholars will work with the city’s Office of Innovation and Department of Information Technology.

By Chamber Staff

Inside OKC / June 25, 2025

gBETA OKC names five startups to eighth cohort

Five Oklahoma startups have been selected to join the eighth cohort of gBETA Oklahoma City, a free accelerator program for early-stage companies.

By Chamber Staff