The Chamber is working with USRowing and the U23 National Team to connect Olympic hopefuls with short- term, part-time internships during their month-long U23 Selection Camp in Oklahoma City this summer.
BioTC, the state’s first biomanufacturing workforce training center, celebrated the completion of its first training cohort, held April 7-11. Led by the Oklahoma City Innovation District, the program prepares participants for entry-level roles in the biotechnology field.
As more employers prioritize converting interns into full-time team members, preparing young talent for that transition has never been more important. InternOKC offers a one-day, high-impact experience that helps interns feel connected to their workplace and to the Oklahoma City community.
In the weeks since Oklahoma City’s film community gathered for a February Chamber forum, the local film office hasn’t slowed down. The Oklahoma City Film and Creative Industries Office has kept its momentum going, from the Oklahoma State Capitol to Austin, Texas, all while positioning OKC as a hub for both local talent and major productions.
Since 1957, the Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center (MMAC) has quietly anchored Oklahoma City at the center of the nation’s aviation system. Named after Sen. Mike Monroney, who helped pass the Federal Aviation Act, the center supports the safety of the National Airspace System (NAS)—a complex network that stretches from the skies to the ground—from traffic control to navigation and training.
In this month’s Leadership Notes, Chamber President and CEO Christy Gillenwater shares insights from the Chamber’s recent visit to Washington, D.C., highlighting key conversations and advocacy efforts on behalf of the region.
The Oklahoma County Criminal Justice Advisory Council (CJAC) has named Melissa Walton its new executive director. Walton will lead efforts to reduce incarceration and improve public safety by streamlining the county’s justice system.
This year’s 6666 National Reining Horse Association Derby presented by Markel returns to Oklahoma City June 11–22 at the OKC Fairgrounds, marking a new chapter as the first international horse event to be held in the newly constructed OG&E Coliseum.
