Oklahoma City ranked No. 1 lowest unemployment rate in April among the 56 U.S. metropolitan areas with a population of over 1 million, signaling strength in the local economy. The metro’s 2.3% unemployment rate was down from 3.0% in March.
Since 1957, the Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center (MMAC) has quietly anchored Oklahoma City at the center of the nation’s aviation system. Named after Sen. Mike Monroney, who helped pass the Federal Aviation Act, the center supports the safety of the National Airspace System (NAS)—a complex network that stretches from the skies to the ground—from traffic control to navigation and training.
Unemployment in the Oklahoma City metro area remained low through the early months of 2025, with slight increases in January and February. Despite the month-to-month changes, the area continued its streak of unemployment below 4%, a sign of ongoing labor market stability both locally and across much of the state.
Moody’s Investors Service and S&P Global reaffirmed the City of Oklahoma City’s highest possible bond ratings, citing strong financial management and stability.
Oklahoma City recorded the second-largest jump in rankings on the Milken Institute’s 2025 Best-Performing Cities list, rising 86 spots from 144th to 58th.
Sam Glassenberg, a leading voice in artificial intelligence and healthcare technology, will share insights on what the life sciences can learn from the video game industry during a special event on April 17.
Oklahoma is attracting thousands of new residents each year, drawn by its affordable housing, job opportunities, and quality of life. In 2023 alone, more than 25,000 people moved to the state, according to a recent migration study by StorageCafe using the latest U.S. Census data. This steady influx placed Oklahoma among the top 10 states for net migration.
Wheeler Bio announced its successful completion of an oversubscribed Series A-1 financing round, meaning the Oklahoma City-based company attracted more investor interest and funding offers than initially sought, a strong indicator of confidence in the company’s growth and potential. The $35 million round was led by Alloy Therapeutics and Echo Investment Capital (Echo), with additional participation from Mitsubishi Corp. (Americas), Germin8 Ventures and Russell Westbrook Enterprises.
