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Development / February 2, 2023

Boathouse District’s Bar K set to open

Oklahoma City’s Boathouse District will officially welcome its first private development on Feb. 8 with the addition of Bar K. A grand opening celebration will be held, beginning at 9 a.m., with a special Bar K members-only preview held Feb. 4-5.

By Erick Perry
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Development / February 1, 2023

Freestyle Creative moving downtown

Freestyle Creative, a full-service marketing, advertising and branding agency, announced yesterday its upcoming move to Oklahoma City's downtown to accommodate its growing staff and further expand business opportunities.

By Chamber Staff
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
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
Development / December 15, 2022

New Light as a Feather sculpture illuminates the imagination

Oklahoma City residents and visitors are encouraged to join in celebration of the installation of the anticipated “Light as a Feather” (Taking Flight) sculpture at Scissortail Park during a dedication ceremony Dec. 21. The official dedication ceremony will begin at 5:30 p.m. with the lighting at 6 p.m. on the northeast corner of Scissortail Park, near Oklahoma City Boulevard and Robinson Avenue downtown.

By Erick Perry
Development / December 12, 2022

OKC tourism generates $3.8 billion economic impact

A recent research report conducted by Tourism Economics found that visitors to Oklahoma City generated a total economic impact of $3.8 billion in 2021. The industry generated 31,569 jobs and contributed $311 million in state and local taxes.

By Staff Reports
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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