In this month’s Leadership Notes, Chamber President and CEO Christy Gillenwater highlights how the new Cloud Embrace installation in Bricktown showcases Oklahoma City’s commitment to innovative collaboration, placemaking and strengthening the visitor experience through thoughtful investment.
The Greater Oklahoma City Chamber is announcing an internal reorganization designed to build on decades of work promoting the city and to support a community branding initiative that will define how Oklahoma City is positioned for years to come.
Oklahoma City’s food scene continues to gain national attention, with recent recognition from travel platforms, industry awards and consumer rankings pointing to broader momentum across the metro’s dining landscape.
With Valentine’s Day just days away, now is the time to lock in plans that feel thoughtful while supporting the local restaurants and experiences that help drive Oklahoma City’s economy. From intimate dining rooms to hands-on activities and easy downtown outings, OKC offers plenty of ways to celebrate while keeping Valentine’s spending close to home.
MMGY and Gooden Group have been selected as the lead agencies to research, develop and refine the brand identity of Oklahoma City (OKC). MMGY is based in Kansas City and has extensive experience in civic branding, including Cleveland, Detroit, Tucson, Chicago and Vancouver, among others. They are partnering locally with Gooden Group who is well-versed in executing community engagement campaigns for MAPS 4, the Metropolitan Library System and the City of OKC’s recent GO Bond public information campaign.
Oklahoma City recently completed its annual Point-in-Time Count, a communitywide effort to better understand homelessness across the city on a single night. While results from this year’s count will not be available for several weeks as data is reviewed and verified, the effort plays an important role in shaping how the community responds to housing instability.
An exciting new public art installation called Cloud Embrace is coming to the Bricktown Entertainment District. The public is invited to the ribbon cutting on Wednesday, March 11 at 10 a.m. in United Way Plaza at Reno and Walnut Ave.
From Jan. 28 through March 16, the Ronald J. Norick Downtown Library’s four-story glass atrium becomes an unexpected gallery for innovation, science and art with “Small Wonders: Insects in Focus.” The traveling exhibition invites visitors to see the natural world through a sharper lens.
