Economy

Oklahoma City ranks No. 2 among nation’s best big cities to live in

Oklahoma City has been ranked the No. 2 best large city to live in in the United States by U.S. News & World Report in its 2026-2027 rankings.

By Chamber Staff

Events / June 2, 2026

State of the City returns with a look ahead at Oklahoma City’s next chapter

Oklahoma City’s momentum will take center stage as Mayor David Holt delivers his annual State of the City address, offering a look at where the city stands today and where it’s headed next.

By Chamber Staff

Inside OKC / May 29, 2026

Q&A: Lindsay Vidrine on shaping Oklahoma City’s story

As Oklahoma City continues to gain national attention, how the city tells its story is becoming just as important as the story itself. Lindsay Vidrine, who recently stepped into the role of chief marketing officer for the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber, brings years of experience promoting the city through her previous role as senior vice president of destination marketing for Visit OKC.

By Lynzee Misseldine

Economy / May 19, 2026

Where OKC’s next developments begin

Each year, the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber joins thousands of developers, retailers and industry leaders at ICSC Las Vegas, hosted by the Innovating Commerce Serving Communities (ICSC), one of the largest retail real estate conferences in the country.

By Chamber Staff

Economy / May 5, 2026

Christy Gillenwater shares OKC’s growth story on national podcasts

Oklahoma City’s growth story is getting national attention as Christy Gillenwater recently joined two economic development-focused podcasts to discuss how the region built its momentum and where it is headed next.

By Chamber Staff

Economy / April 28, 2026

Canadian clean-tech firm selects Oklahoma City for U.S. headquarters

A Canadian clean technology company has established its U.S. headquarters in Oklahoma City, reinforcing the region’s role as a hub for energy innovation as the industry continues to evolve.

By Chamber Staff

Economy / April 23, 2026

Chamber launches regional education and workforce strategy with CivicLab

The Greater Oklahoma City Chamber has officially launched a new effort to better align education and workforce systems across the region, partnering with CivicLab to develop a five-year strategic plan focused on strengthening the talent pipeline.

By Chamber Staff

Economy / April 17, 2026

New partnership with Taiwan group expands OKC’s global business ties

The Greater Oklahoma City Chamber formalized a new international partnership March 30, signing a memorandum of understanding with the Importers and Exporters Association of Taipei (IEAT) to strengthen trade and business collaboration between Oklahoma City and Taiwan.

By Chamber Staff