Leadership Notes: Looking forward in 2026
In this month’s Leadership Notes, Chamber President and CEO Christy Gillenwater looks forward to 2026 in OKC.
In this month’s Leadership Notes, Chamber President and CEO Christy Gillenwater looks forward to 2026 in OKC.
The team at Mustang Run RV Campground and Campground Collective has been named among the top 25 percent of campgrounds in North America by RV LIFE.
Oklahoma ranks first in the nation for Native American-owned small businesses, according to a study by B2B Reviews. The ranking reflects the state’s strong Native entrepreneurial community and growing business opportunities.
Oklahoma City’s MAPS 4 Mental Health Crisis Center will carry the name of Robert “Bob” Ravitz, honoring the late Oklahoma County chief public defender whose decades of work reshaped the region’s approach to mental health, justice and access to care.
Harrah’s Oklahoma, operated by Caesars Entertainment, will host an in-person job fair Thursday, Dec. 4, from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn Edmond Conference Center, 2833 Conference Dr., as it prepares to hire more than 300 people for its new casino and entertainment site.
The Greater Oklahoma City Chamber will host its Annual Meeting event on Dec. 17 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, 1700 NE 63rd St. Tickets are priced at $90 for members and $110 for non-members.
In this month’s Leadership Notes, Chamber President and CEO Christy Gillenwater highlights the arrival of an AI inflection point, emphasizing that artificial intelligence is transforming how we live and work while creating opportunities for greater productivity, creativity and innovation.
A punk rock road trip with deep Oklahoma roots just made its world debut on one of the biggest international stages. New Year’s Rev, a comedic coming-of-age film sparked by an idea from Green Day frontman Billie Joe Armstrong, premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) in September. Behind its rebellious humor and cross-country storyline is a story that shines a spotlight on Oklahoma City’s rising film industry.