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Oklahoma County Diversion Hub celebrates new building on the horizon

The Oklahoma City Council approved plans for a new $18.9 million, 35,575-square-foot Diversion Hub facility located on a 2.59-acre plot on Linwood Blvd. between N. Western Ave. and N. Klein Ave. The facility is a project incorporated in Oklahoma City’s MAPS 4 Implementation Plan. The new facility will relieve a large amount of pressure from the Oklahoma County Jail, further enhancing the criminal justice system in Oklahoma City. The facility will also provide ample space for the organization and community partners to connect clients to resources and programming outside of the Diversion Hub.

By Lauren King
Member News / August 8, 2024

Oklahoma represents at Farnborough International Airshow

Held every two years, the Farnborough International Airshow is a pivotal event for the aerospace, aviation and defense industries, offering a unique platform for networking and industry discussions. Since 1948, the Airshow has drawn over 1,500 exhibitors and 80,000 visitors to its expansive 100,000 square meters of exhibition space, showcasing more than 87 different commercial and military aircraft along with dynamic flying displays.

By Chamber Staff
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PRESENTED BY Business University / Member News / July 30, 2024

Five core values leaders should embody to improve team culture

Have you ever thought about how your core values as a leader affect your team? Every decision and action you take stems from these values, influencing how people at work behave, how engaged they are, and how well they work together.

By Chamber Staff
Member News / July 19, 2024

The Real Deal Collective helps strengthen businesses from the inside out

The Real Deal Collective is a six-month executive growth program that fosters collaboration and innovation to grow businesses. Created and conducted by program instructor Gene Hopper and financial strategy expert Sherry Dale, the program provides education, access to capital, business planning and an influential network of resources to directly address barriers where businesses typically get stuck.

By Lauren King
Member News / July 1, 2024

Staying Competitive in Tourism

The Chamber is supporting an effort to increase the City’s hotel tax to provide more funds for the promotion of Oklahoma City as a visitor destination. The Oklahoma City Council is set to vote on the proposal May 21.

By Chamber Staff
VeloCity Q&A / March 16, 2022
Dr. Andew Weyrich
President,
Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation
We were attracted to OMRF and Oklahoma City because of the people in Oklahoma and the opportunities here.
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