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Economy / July 2, 2025

Mint Turbines advances U.S. aerospace with new T700 Test Cell

Mint Turbines announced the launch of its T700 Test Cell, providing faster, more cost-effective turbine testing for key industries. It is one of only four test cells globally and the only one in the U.S. outside GE approved for T700 engine testing.

By Chamber Staff
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Economy / June 9, 2025

OKC ranks fifth lowest in cost of living among U.S. urban areas

The Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) has released its Quarter 1 2025 Cost of Living Index. Among the 251 urban areas surveyed, the after-tax cost for a professional or managerial lifestyle ranged from more than twice the national average in New York (Manhattan) to more than 20% below the national average in Harlingen, Texas.

By Chamber Staff
Economy / May 28, 2025

OKC’s aviation powerhouse: Inside the Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center

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.

By Lauren King
Economy / April 29, 2025

OKC unemployment remains low despite slight increases in early 2025

Unemployment in the Oklahoma City metro area remained low through the early months of 2025, with slight increases in January and February. Despite the month-to-month changes, the area continued its streak of unemployment below 4%, a sign of ongoing labor market stability both locally and across much of the state.

By Chamber Staff
VeloCity Q&A / December 11, 2018
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