The Myriad Gardens Foundation and Scissortail Park Foundation have named Michelle Furrer as the new president and CEO of both organizations, effective March 1, 2025.
As fall settles in, Not Your Average Joe in downtown Oklahoma City is rolling out its seasonal drink menu packed with cozy flavors like pumpkin, cardamom, apple and vanilla.
Oklahoma City has grown into the nation’s 20th largest city, but as a region, central Oklahoma is positioned at 41st. That gap tells a bigger story—our future depends on how well central Oklahoma works together. Closing that gap requires collaboration across communities and counties, and the State of the Region event is where leaders take on that challenge, looking past city limits to build a stronger, more connected economy.
Oklahoma City voters are set to make a monumental decision on Tuesday, Oct. 14, when they head to the polls to vote on OKC Bond 25. This $2.7 billion bond issue, the largest in the city’s history, is a comprehensive proposal aimed at addressing critical infrastructure needs across OKC.
Oklahoma City’s retail scene continues to flourish, with several exciting openings underscoring the region’s economic momentum and growing appeal as a destination for both shoppers and national brands.
With the close of its seventh fiscal year, the Oklahoma County Criminal Justice Advisory Council (CJAC) continues to drive transformational reform across the county’s justice system.
Focusing on central Oklahoma’s development and collaboration, the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber’s upcoming State of the Region event will highlight the progress and transformation happening across the 10-county region.
In this month’s Leadership Notes, Chamber President and CEO Christy Gillenwater highlights the upcoming October 14 vote on the $2.7 billion General Obligation Bond package as a transformative policy opportunity to invest in Oklahoma City’s infrastructure, public safety, and quality of life.
