Economy

Oklahoma City unemployment rate continues to improve

For the month of November, Oklahoma City MSA unemployment improved from the previous month, from 3.3% to 2.8%.

By Staff Reports

Economy / January 26, 2023

New Center for the Future of Work will help advance business practices

Oklahoma State University Spears School of Business has launched its new Center for the Future of Work. The center’s mission is to collaborate with individuals, businesses and local communities to establish networks which benefit from technological innovations.

By Erick Perry

Economy / December 21, 2022

7 ways to protect your small business from scams this holiday season

With the holiday shopping season in full swing, small business owners may be more focused on meeting the demands of patrons than their ongoing vigilance against potential fraud.

By Vonnie Garner

Economy / December 16, 2022

Three-week film construction accreditation course launched

A new film construction accreditation course is being offered through a a collaborative effort that includes Oklahoma City Community College (OCCC), Prairie Surf Media, Film Education Institute of Oklahoma (FEIO) and Work Ready Oklahoma (WRO).

By Erick Perry

Economy / November 18, 2022

Grocery giant extends to Oklahoma City

Kroger, the nation’s largest grocery retailer, recently opened a 50,000-square-foot spoke facility in Oklahoma City as an extension of their regional fulfillment center in Dallas, Texas. The new Oklahoma City facility is expected to employ up to 191 full-time associates.

By Staff Reports

Economy / October 4, 2022

Air travelers already beginning to enjoy new lineup of restaurants, shops at Will Rogers World Airport

Several new retail shops and restaurants are popping up along the terminal concourses at Will Rogers World Airport, especially in the airport’s east concourse that opened last fall.

By Harve Allen

Economy / August 18, 2022

Oklahoma ranks No. 1 as the most drone-friendly state in the U.S.

The Mercatus Center at George Mason University ranked Oklahoma No. 1 in a study of all 50 states in their readiness for drone commerce.

By Eric Long

Economy / August 15, 2022

Texas robotics company a step closer to incentive funding for OKC expansion plans

The Oklahoma City Council recently gave approval for an Austin, Texas-based robotics manufacturer to continue its quest to seek funding from an OKC business incentive program to expand its operations to Oklahoma City and serve both commercial and military customers more efficiently and effectively throughout the state and region.

By Chamber Staff