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

Economy / June 5, 2026

Oklahoma City unemployment rate improves in March, ranks among lowest in large metros

The Oklahoma City metro continued to post one of the nation’s lowest unemployment rates among large metropolitan areas in March, according to newly released data from the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission.

By Chamber Staff

Economy / June 4, 2026

Oklahoma City ranks among top U.S. cities for veterans to live

Oklahoma City has been ranked among the top cities in the country for veterans to live, according to a new report from Veterans United Home Loans.

Economy / June 3, 2026

Oklahoma City ranked lowest-cost large city in U.S. in new C2ER report

Oklahoma City continues to stand out for affordability, ranking as the lowest-cost large city in the nation according to the newly released 2026 Q1 Cost of Living Index from C2ER, The Council for Community and Economic Research.

By Chamber Staff

Economy / May 28, 2026

Women’s College World Series returns to Oklahoma City

The Women’s College World Series is back in Oklahoma City, once again placing the city at the center of one of college sports’ biggest events.

By Chamber Staff

Economy / May 27, 2026

Oklahoma City earns highest bond ratings for 18th consecutive year

Oklahoma City has once again received the highest possible bond ratings from both Moody’s Investors Service and S&P Global Ratings, marking the 18th consecutive year the city has maintained the top-tier distinction.

By Chamber Staff

Economy / May 25, 2026

First OKC FAME cohort graduates, marking milestone for Chamber-led workforce model

The first cohort of students from the OKC Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education (FAME) has officially graduated, marking a major milestone for a workforce initiative led locally by the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber.

By Chamber Staff

Economy / May 22, 2026

Small businesses invited to apply for national SBA pitch competition

Small businesses across Oklahoma still have time to apply for the Patriot Pitch Competition, a national small business competition featuring a $1 million cash prize pool. Applications are due June 10.

By Chamber Staff