Inside OKC

OKC seeks artist for Route 66 centennial sculpture

Oklahoma City has issued a call for artists to create a permanent sculpture marking the 100th anniversary of historic U.S. Route 66.

By Chamber Staff

Inside OKC / June 20, 2025

OKC’s Strong Neighborhoods Initiative shows how public, private investment spurs community growth

Oklahoma City’s Strong Neighborhoods Initiative (SNI) has been working since 2012 to improve neighborhoods through public and private investment. A recent report shows progress made between 2012 and 2022 in targeted areas.

By Chamber Staff

Events / June 19, 2025

OKC celebrates Juneteenth with events honoring Black culture and history

Oklahoma City will celebrate Juneteenth with a full weekend of events, performances and cultural experiences that highlight the city's Black history and community. Now in its fifth year, Juneteenth on the East anchors the celebration in the East End District along NE 23rd Street—an area rich with history and now home to Black-owned restaurants, public art and businesses.

By Lauren King

Development / June 12, 2025

Pivot and Guernsey break ground on mixed-use Alley North development in OKC

Oklahoma City-based commercial real estate developer Pivot and multidisciplinary design firm Guernsey recently broke ground on Alley North, a 5.5-acre mixed-use project in downtown OKC that will include the state’s first multi-story mass timber office building.

By Chamber Staff

Development / June 12, 2025

OKC opens new OG&E Coliseum at OKC Fairgrounds

Oklahoma City celebrated the opening of the new OG&E Coliseum at the OKC Fairgrounds with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and remarks from key leaders involved in the project.

By Lauren King

Development / June 11, 2025

Populous selected to lead design of OKC’s MAPS 4 multipurpose stadium

Echo Investment Capital, Russell Westbrook Enterprises and Robinson Park have selected Populous as the master architect for a planned sports-centered entertainment district in downtown Oklahoma City. The project, led by Echo, will center on the MAPS 4 multipurpose stadium.

By Chamber Staff

Events / June 10, 2025

deadCenter Film Festival marks 25 years with record lineup and Oklahoma focus

The 25th annual deadCenter Film Festival will take place June 11–15 in downtown Oklahoma City, featuring a record number of independent films, world premieres and Oklahoma filmmakers.

By Chamber Staff

Inside OKC / June 9, 2025

Leadership Notes: OKC shines on the national stage

In this month’s Leadership Notes, Chamber President and CEO Christy Gillenwater highlights how OKC is earning national attention—from the Women’s College World Series to the Thunder’s NBA Playoff run—and what that visibility means for the region.

By Christy Gillenwater