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Inside OKC / July 28, 2025

Leadership Notes: A championship moment for OKC

In this month’s Leadership Notes, Chamber President and CEO Christy Gillenwater celebrates the Oklahoma City Thunder’s NBA Championship victory as a defining moment that reflects OKC’s momentum, national recognition and the community-wide vision that made it possible.

By Christy Gillenwater
American Fidelity - Feb 2026
Inside OKC / January 27, 2025

Mayor David Holt spotlights OKC’s ‘renaissance’ in Smart Cities Dive

Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt was featured in Smart Cities Dive in an article titled, "How an Oklahoma City sales tax fuels the city’s ‘renaissance.’" The article explores the transformative impact of Oklahoma City’s MAPS initiative, particularly MAPS 4, which has been pivotal in the city’s progress.

By Selena Romero
Inside OKC / November 26, 2024

OKC Council approves $42M animal shelter to enhance care and services

The Oklahoma City Council has approved final plans for a new, modern animal shelter as part of the MAPS 4 initiative. The new 69,602-square-foot facility will replace the current OKC Animal Welfare shelter, offering expanded services and a significantly larger capacity to care for animals.

By Chamber Staff
Inside OKC / November 22, 2024

OKC approves land donation for MAPS 4 Multipurpose Stadium

The Oklahoma City Council approved an agreement today for Echo to donate nine acres of land for the MAPS 4 Multipurpose Stadium. The land, located near South Shields Boulevard and SE 3rd Street, will serve as the site for the new venue.

By Chamber Staff
VeloCity Q&A / December 14, 2021
Tony Aizenman
CEO,
Pepetools
I started in 2010 and built the factory here from scratch... We probably ship to between 40 and 50 different countries in the world from Oklahoma City.
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