Economy

OKC boasts third-lowest unemployment rate in the country

For December, OKC had a rate of just 1.6%. This represents a slight drop from the previous month’s rate of 1.7%.

By Marcus Elwell

Economy / February 4, 2022

Urban League partners with the community to provide hope with expungement events

The largest expungement event in Oklahoma’s history happened last year in Oklahoma City, and it demonstrated the need for continued opportunities for people to overcome the setbacks of involvement with the criminal justice system.

By Perrin Clore Duncan

Economy / January 28, 2022

OKC unemployment rate continues to drop

According to the latest data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the Oklahoma City metro registered a 1.7% unemployment rate in November.

By Marcus Elwell

Economy / January 13, 2022

Recent Signify Health and Consumer Cellular announcements point to attractiveness of OKC and our workforce

Within the last month, two major new job announcements have each indicated a common reason for their choice of Oklahoma City as a great place to expand: the quality of our local workforce.

By Chamber Staff

Economy / January 3, 2022

State of the Economy keynote features discussion on workforce availability, supply chain issues

Keynote speaker Dr. Bill Conerly brought his ability to connect the dots between the economy and business decision to the unique circumstances facing Oklahoma City businesses today.

By Kaylee McDaniel Cale

Economy / December 29, 2021

OKC metro boasts the second-lowest unemployment rate in the U.S.

For October, the Oklahoma City MSA recorded an unemployment rate of 1.9%.

By Marcus Elwell

Economy / December 27, 2021

Leadership Notes: OKC saw dramatic growth during MAPS era

I was recently asked to make a presentation about how Oklahoma City has changed during the MAPS era. Some of the numbers may surprise you.

By Roy Williams

Economy / December 7, 2021

Consumer Cellular announces more than 300 jobs coming to OKC

Top rated wireless carrier Consumer Cellular today announced it will bring more than 300 full-time and part-time jobs to Oklahoma City in the coming months.

By Staff Reports