When the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber launched Forward OKC VII, one priority quickly rose to the top: education. The reason is simple. As Oklahoma City continues to grow and attract new employers, developing a strong talent pipeline is essential to sustaining that momentum.
Oklahoma City and the state of Oklahoma continue earning national recognition for economic strength, affordability and quality of life, with recent rankings highlighting the region's growing competitiveness.
Collaboration is helping transform Oklahoma into a growing destination for life sciences innovation, according to industry leaders who gathered during Life Science Oklahoma's annual networking breakfast at the 2026 BIO International Convention in San Diego. The discussion highlighted how research, industry partnerships, workforce initiatives and strategic investment are strengthening the state's bioscience ecosystem.
Not long ago, Oklahoma was competing to convince filmmakers to take a chance on the state. Today, industry leaders say the conversation has changed.
The Greater Oklahoma City Chamber recently welcomed representatives from Oklahoma's Taiwan Regional Trade Office, continuing the international partnership established earlier this year through a memorandum of understanding with the Importers and Exporters Association of Taipei (IEAT).
Oklahoma City's continued growth is the result of visionary leadership and strategic mindset. For decades, our community has made intentional investments designed to strengthen our economy, improve quality-of-life and position our region for long-term success.
Momentum continues to build around Oklahoma City's future professional soccer club as Echo Investment Capital announced that three nationally recognized athletes have joined the club's ownership group.
Oklahoma City travelers will soon have a convenient opportunity to complete the final step of the Global Entry enrollment process without leaving the metro.
