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Inside OKC / May 11, 2026

OKC sees first decline in homelessness since 2022

Oklahoma City recorded a slight decrease in homelessness in 2026, marking the first year-over-year decline the community has seen since 2022, according to newly released data from the annual Point-in-Time (PIT) Count.

By Chamber Staff
Inside OKC / April 20, 2026

Festival of the Arts returns to downtown OKC for 60th year

One of Oklahoma City’s longest-running traditions returns this week as the 60th annual Festival of the Arts takes over downtown. Hosted by the Arts Council Oklahoma City, the four-day event runs April 23–26 at Bicentennial Park, transforming the area into a hub for visual art, live performances and local flavor.

By Chamber Staff
Inside OKC / February 16, 2026

Leadership Notes: Iconic Projects Require Innovative Partnerships

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.

By Christy Gillenwater
VeloCity Q&A / June 19, 2019
Tommy Yi
President & Cofounder,
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I thought there was a huge opportunity here, especially with MAPS 3 starting to take shape. I saw Oklahoma City as a sandbox of opportunity. That compelled me to really make a choice to stay here and build something like this.
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