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OKC prepares to host influential economic development conference

Officials are preparing to host the International Economic Development Council’s annual meeting and conference, which brings together economic developers and corporate real estate executives from all over the globe for training, presentations, networking and more – and gives the host city a chance to showcase their city and state to an influential group of attendees when it comes to facilitating business expansion and job creation.

By Chamber Staff
Economy / August 1, 2022

OKC convention calendar update: Looking toward IEDC and more

After recently welcoming college softball's best, street rodders, various types of horses (and their owners), the NAIA's best female golfers and more, OKC is preparing to host developers, city and county managers, economic developers, corporate real estate and site location executives, veterans, computer engineers and more over the next few weeks. Help us welcome them to Oklahoma City!

By Nate Fisher
Economy / July 21, 2022

Q&A with Remington Park's Scott Wells: 'We have a lot of momentum now'

Scott Wells recently retired as Remington Park's president and general manager. He also served as Chair of the Oklahoma City Convention & Visitors Commission among other community activities, and was known in the industry for his work in making racing at Remington Park a success. He graciously sat down with us for a quick chat about his career and legacy.

By Rachel Jamieson
Economy / July 20, 2022

OKBio team returns from BIO trade show, already looking forward to 2023 event

The San Diego Convention Center was booming with wall-to-wall activity last month as thousands of bioscience professionals converged for the 2022 Biotechnology Innovation Organization International Convention (BIO). Among them was a large contingent from Oklahoma who joined forces as part of the Oklahoma Biosciences Association (OKBio) exhibitor booth.

By Chamber Staff
VeloCity Q&A / December 11, 2018
Rhonda Hooper
President/CEO,
Jordan Advertising
At the Chamber, we're setting the vision. We are working collaboratively with the public and private side of the equation. We're making things happen. Being part of that is amazing.
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