Economy

Oklahoma ranks among top states for military installations

Oklahoma continues to play a significant role in the nation’s defense infrastructure, ranking among the top states for military presence.

By Chamber Staff

Economy / February 18, 2026

Oklahoma City Economic Outlook

Oklahoma City closed 2025 on solid economic footing, marked by steady job growth, historically low unemployment, and continued business investment across the metro. While growth is expected to moderate in 2026, the region enters the year from a position of strength, supported by a diverse economy and long-term development efforts.

By Chamber Staff

Economy / November 3, 2025

OKC’s unemployment rate remains among lowest in the nation

Oklahoma City’s unemployment rate held steady in August, continuing a historic stretch of strong job performance across the metro. The OKC metropolitan statistical area (MSA) recorded an unemployment rate of 3.3%, improving from 3.0% in July (seasonally adjusted).

By Chamber Staff

Economy / October 23, 2025

Oklahoma: A Leading Center for Aerospace and Defense

Oklahoma has positioned itself as one of the nation’s most active aerospace and defense hubs. The state blends long-standing capabilities with a climate that supports innovation, workforce development and business growth.

By Lauren King

Economy / October 22, 2025

OKC FAME continues to grow as new cohort advances

As part of its ongoing workforce development efforts, the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber launched OKC FAME in fall 2024 to support the region’s growing manufacturing sector.

By Lauren King

Economy / October 21, 2025

State of the Region: Business leaders explore data, growth and gaps in Central Oklahoma

Business and civic leaders recently gathered for the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber’s State of the Region event, which offered a clear, data-focused look at where Central Oklahoma stands—and where it needs to improve. The event featured a regional economic overview presented by Chamber President and CEO Christy Gillenwater.

By Lauren King

Economy / September 10, 2025

OKC metro unemployment rate drops to 3.0% in July

The Oklahoma City metropolitan area posted a preliminary unemployment rate of 3.0% in July, improving from 3.2% in June. The metro has recorded unemployment below 4% for 48 consecutive months, the longest such stretch in its modern history.

By Chamber Staff

Economy / August 27, 2025

Future workforce grows with OKC FAME signing event

As Oklahoma City’s manufacturing sector continues to expand, a new generation of skilled workers is stepping up to power that growth. On July 7, the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber celebrated the latest milestone for its workforce development efforts with a special signing event for Oklahoma’s first chapter of the nationally recognized Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education (OKC FAME) program.

By Lauren King