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Rand Elliott Architects illuminates Oklahoma City through design

Downtown’s Oklahoma Contemporary continues its collection of accolades, most recently awarded a top architectural honor for the façade of its campus centerpiece “Folding Light.” The Honor Award of Excellence in Craft was awarded to Chamber member Rand Elliott Architects by the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Central Oklahoma in celebration of the firm’s feat. This acknowledgment marks the 19th award given to Rand Elliott Architects for the firm’s design of the Oklahoma City landmark.

By Erick Perry
Development / January 19, 2023

Oklahoma City Convention Center celebrates a successful second year

In its second year, the Oklahoma City Convention Center (OKCCC) welcomed nearly 200,000 visitors, further cementing the city’s place as an attractive destination. A total of 195,685 people visited the convention center in 2022, an increase of more than 76% in visitors over the center’s first year to open in 2021.

By Erick Perry
Inside OKC / January 12, 2023

Downtown OKC selects new president and CEO from nationwide search

Downtown OKC Partnership (DOKC) has announced Jennifer Nakayama as its new president and CEO. Nakayama will join DOKC in February. The executive was selected from more than 50 candidates in a nationwide search led by DOKC Board Chair Tammy Powell and a committee of downtown stakeholders.

By Erick Perry
Development / January 11, 2023

Bar K offers membership deal as opening day approaches

Oklahoma City’s newest dog park is offering an exclusive deal for its first members. Bar K, an upcoming dog park, bar and restaurant in the city’s Boathouse District, will open in February and is offering an “Early Dog” membership in anticipation. The “Early Dog” package provides a $50 discount on annual memberships, as well as an additional $25 discount for those registering with more than one dog. Early Dog members will also be invited to take part in an exclusive three-day preview of the Bar K property prior to the public opening.

By Erick Perry
Inside OKC / December 30, 2022

Top stories from VeloCityOKC in 2022

As the year comes to an end, we are looking back at some of our top stories from 2022. From economic development and local politics to health care accomplishments and additional retail, Oklahoma City has continued to expand throughout the year, further cementing itself as a top-tier city within the United States.

By Erick Perry
Economy / December 22, 2022

Forbes features Oklahoma City as travel destination

Oklahoma City is attracting visitors from across the world, thanks to some of the city’s newest developments like the First National Center and First Americans Museum, nationally known sports teams like the Oklahoma City Thunder and tourism-focused entities like the Oklahoma City Conventions and Visitors Bureau (Visit OKC).

By Erick Perry
VeloCity Q&A / December 14, 2021
Tony Aizenman
CEO,
Pepetools
I started in 2010 and built the factory here from scratch... We probably ship to between 40 and 50 different countries in the world from Oklahoma City.
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