Economy

OKC metro boasts 2nd lowest unemployment rate in the U.S.

According to the latest unemployment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the Oklahoma City MSA had an unemployment rate of just 2.9% for July.

By Marcus Elwell

Economy / September 8, 2021

gBETA preparing for Sept. 30 launch

gBETA Oklahoma City, a free program by nationally ranked startup accelerator gener8tor, is set to launch on Sept. 30. The program is designed to take five early-stage startups from various industries and for seven weeks surround them with mentors, followed by targeted programming focused on fund raising, customer acquisition, e-commerce and ways to deliver the product or services.

By Chamber Staff

Economy / July 27, 2021

Employers encouraged to consider hiring the formerly incarcerated

In 2018, Oklahoma had a reported 43,000 people behind bars in various facilities across the state with one of the highest incarceration rates in the nation. Things have improved, but more can still be done to reduce the state’s prison and jail population. One way is by developing programs to reduce recidivism among former inmates who need a job and who truly want to be productive members of society.

By Chamber Staff

Economy / July 16, 2021

OKC MSA now boasts the 3rd-lowest unemployment rate in the U.S.

The latest data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows that for May, the Oklahoma City MSA had an unemployment rate of 3.6%.

By Marcus Elwell

Economy / June 25, 2021

OKC has the No. 12 lowest unemployment rate in the U.S.

According to the latest data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the Oklahoma City MSA had an unemployment rate of 4.3% for April.

By Marcus Elwell

Economy / June 22, 2021

Chamber releases fair-chance hiring toolkit

Several resources are available for organizations wanting to engage in second-chance hiring programs.

By Kaylee McDaniel

Economy / June 10, 2021

Bioscience ‘rock stars’ moving to OKC indicates city’s rise in sector

Just within the last few months, several industry-leading researchers and professionals from various bioscience hubs such as Boston, New York and the San Francisco Bay Area have pulled up stakes and have made the move to Oklahoma City. Others are not far behind.

By Harve Allen

Economy / June 7, 2021

Oklahoma City hospitality industry to host Central OK job fair

The Oklahoma Hotel & Lodging Association, Oklahoma Restaurant Association, Oklahoma CareerTech, OKC Convention & Visitors Bureau, Visit Norman, HeartLine and United Way of Central OK will host the Central Oklahoma Hospitality Job Fair Friday, June 18.

By Staff Reports

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