In the competitive world of commercial construction, Shellback General Contracting stands out not only for its impressive portfolio but for its unwavering commitment to people. Headquartered in Oklahoma City, the company draws its name from the naval term "Shellback" – a title honoring sailors whose grit and skill led them across the equator.
The Greater Oklahoma City Chamber's annual State of the Economy event highlighted Oklahoma's economic outlook, workforce development, and fiscal policies in the context of President-elect Donald Trump’s incoming administration. The event featured a keynote by Andrew Busch, economic futurist and former Chief Market Intelligence Officer for the U.S. government.
The Chickasaw Nation-owned Exhibit C Gallery is set to relocate to a new 10,000-square-foot space in Oklahoma City’s Horizons District in early 2025. Positioned next to the First Americans Museum (FAM) and the forthcoming OKANA Resort & Indoor Waterpark, the reimagined gallery will offer expanded exhibits and introduce artist studio spaces.
Oklahoma City will host the 2025 Sprouts Farmers Market Collegiate Quad at Paycom Center on January 10-11, spotlighting 12 top NCAA women’s gymnastics teams in three quad meets. This event marks the second year of the Collegiate Quad and Oklahoma City’s role as a key location for high-profile gymnastics competitions.
Each year, the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber organizes the InterCity Visit benchmarking trip to assess the city's progress compared to competing markets. This trip offers business and community leaders the chance to explore the assets and opportunities of other regions.
The boardwalk at Route 66 Park has reopened just in time for the lead-up to Route 66’s 100th anniversary. Oklahoma City Parks and Recreation staff completed a full rebuild of the wetlands path, restoring the attraction after a three-year closure.
As Oklahoma City continues to grow, expanding public transportation infrastructure is becoming more important. RAPID NW, the region’s first bus rapid transit service, marked its first anniversary this week and is already playing a key role in meeting the city’s growing transit needs. Serving more than 450,000 riders in its first year, RAPID NW is designed to connect major areas of the city, including workplaces, shopping centers, medical facilities, and entertainment spots.
Launched in 2023, the Key to Home Partnership is a collaboration of over 50 organizations working to prevent and end homelessness in Oklahoma City. Led by the City of OKC, the initiative aims to address homelessness differently through infrastructure and capacity, as well as reducing youth homelessness and chronic unsheltered homelessness.
