Economy

Oklahoma ranks among top states for inbound migration as Sun Belt growth continues

Oklahoma is gaining momentum as more Americans relocate to lower-cost, high-growth regions.

By Chamber Staff

Economy / March 30, 2026

Oklahoma City Competes Nationally for Projects and Investment

Companies and developers across the country often compare multiple metropolitan areas when determining where to invest capital, expand operations or open new locations. Oklahoma City is introduced to many of those decision-makers through national outreach conducted by local economic development and retail recruitment teams.

By Chamber Staff

Lifestyle / March 27, 2026

Baseball season returns to Bricktown as Comets open at home

Spring in Oklahoma City means the return of baseball in Bricktown, and the Oklahoma City Comets are set to kick off their 2026 home season with a full weekend of celebrations at Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark. The three-game opening series brings energy back to downtown, giving fans a chance to reconnect with one of the city’s favorite warm-weather traditions.

By Chamber Staff

Development / March 26, 2026

Oklahoma City breaks ground on future Continental Coliseum

Oklahoma City leaders officially broke ground on the city’s new downtown arena, marking a major milestone in a project expected to shape the region’s economic momentum, national visibility and long-term quality of life. The venue will be known as Continental Coliseum when it opens in 2028.

By Lynzee Misseldine

Economy / March 25, 2026

Momentum builds for Oklahoma’s life sciences sector

Life Science Oklahoma (LSOK) is seeing growing engagement across the state’s bioscience community, with increased membership, new partnerships and national visibility helping position Oklahoma as an emerging hub for life science innovation.

By Chamber Staff

Lifestyle / March 24, 2026

Immersive light installation exhibition opens at Oklahoma Contemporary

A new immersive art exhibition transforming projected light into walk-through sculpture is now open at Oklahoma Contemporary, inviting visitors to experience large-scale installations that blur the lines between cinema, sculpture and drawing.

By Chamber Staff

Development / March 23, 2026

Housing Investments Expand Affordable Options Across Oklahoma City

Oklahoma City continues to expand its housing supply through a combination of public investment and private development aimed at increasing housing stability and affordability for residents across a range of income levels and life stages.

By Chamber Staff

Lifestyle / March 20, 2026

Healthy Cities initiative launched at inaugural Oklahoma Health & Wellness Summit

Gary Brooks, the developer behind the revitalization of the First National Center, has turned his attention to another major community priority: improving health outcomes in Oklahoma City.

By Chamber Staff