Oklahoma City has seen an uptick in new retail businesses, thanks in large part to OKC’s location, its growing population and low cost of living. Developers are taking notice.
The president and chief executive officer of Oklahoma City’s thriving Innovation District has stepped down and current board member Cathy O’Connor was named interim president and CEO.
The campaign, organized by ISA in partnership with 38 local organizations, including the Greater OKC Chamber, Oklahoma Main Street Center and Downtown OKC Partnership, has more than 300 local businesses participating in the celebrations with in-store events, discounts and more.
July is the slowest shopping month for small businesses. It’s for that reason the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber, through its “Stand Tall, Shop Small for OKC” campaign, is urging people to purchase from local small businesses as much as possible.
The Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation recently introduced a new DNA sequencer that will help accelerate research on everything from Alzheimer’s disease to cancer.
Renovations are underway this summer at nearly a dozen Oklahoma City schools. The upgrades are funded by the historic $955 million bond voters approved in November.
One of Oklahoma City’s premiere outdoor experiences broke ground July 1 on a $1.4 million expansion to its bike park.
Steady economic and population growth has helped cement Oklahoma City as one of the top spots for real estate development.
