OKConnect to help business leaders engage with OKC leadership; apply now for spring class

The COVID crisis of the last two years has created a difficult environment for new business leaders to engage and create lasting connections in our community. OKConnect, a special partnership program between Leadership Oklahoma City and the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber, is an ideal way to help new executives and managers engage with OKC leadership.

The program includes four sessions to help top-level executives and senior managers discover how to get involved in our community. They’ll get behind-the-scenes insight into the city – from the City’s earliest beginnings to the area’s current growth and success. Topics on the agenda for the spring class include:

• An examination of Oklahoma City’s population and demographics
• A panel discussion on project development and economic inclusion
• A glimpse into the challenges and opportunities of Oklahoma’s common education system
• And insight into arts and culture of Oklahoma City from representatives of our region’s best artistic organizations.

The group will meet on the last Wednesday of the month in January, February, March and April, from noon to 5 p.m. The program is limited to 60 participants to help create deeper connections and more productive networking.

OKConnect is geared toward newcomers to the community or a manager with a new or expanded role that requires community awareness and involvement, and preference will be given to those who are newer to Oklahoma City or their management role. Applications are now open and will be accepted until Friday, Jan. 14, with class members being notified by Wednesday, Jan. 19.

To apply for the program, visit the OKConnect page on okcchamber.com. For more information, contact Cynthia Reid at [email protected] or 405-297-8942.

This story originally appeared in the December 2021 edition of the VeloCity newsletter.