Economy

Oklahoma ranks No. 6 for lowest vehicle price inflation

iSeeCars recently ranked Oklahoma in the Top 10 States for lowest used vehicle price inflation for April 2022.

By Eric Long

Economy / June 20, 2022

Stephenson Cancer Center launches historic trial for cancer drug developed in Oklahoma

OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center has announced a historic first for the campus and the state: A new cancer drug, called OK-1, which was conceived and created by an OU College of Medicine researcher and developed entirely in Oklahoma, without the support of a pharmaceutical company, is being tested in humans for the first time in a Phase 1 clinical trial.

By Staff Reports

Economy / June 8, 2022

VisitOKC.com redesign promises easier navigation and access to more useful content

With so much to do and see in OKC for residents and leisure travelers alike, the OKC Convention and Visitors Bureau’s (Visit OKC) recently redesigned its website, VisitOKC.com, to help them find just the right spots and attractions for whatever plans they may have on their respective itineraries.

By Chamber Staff

Economy / June 6, 2022

Recent EDA visit a chance to showcase OKC’s bioscience cluster for potential grant

Oklahoma City recently got a quick visit from a high-ranking EDA official on mission to find out more about a regional plan to expand the region’s bioscience industry. The visit was made in response to a $500,000 planning grant the EDA awarded OKC last fall as part of its Build Back Better Regional Challenge grant competition.

By Chamber Staff

Economy / June 2, 2022

gBETA OKC event June 7 to showcase spring cohort startups

Hear pitches from gBETA Oklahoma City's startup accelerator participants along with food, drinks, live music, networking and more at Beer City Music Hall on June 7 at 5:30 to 8 p.m.

By Nate Fisher

Economy / May 27, 2022

OKC metro ranks No. 3 in the U.S. for most affordable places to buy newly constructed home

Realtor.com recently released its study of the most affordable metros to buy a new home and OKC ranked in the top 5.

By Eric Long

Economy / May 25, 2022

Have an idea for a business? Builders + Backers applications are open

Powered by Heartland Forward, the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber, and Inasmuch Foundation, and building on the success of the first cohort, the Idea Accelerator is back and accepting applications for the Summer 2022 cohort until May 30.

By Staff Reports

Economy / May 20, 2022

OKC convention calendar rolling toward softball, golf championships and more

After recently welcoming osteopathic docs, volleyballers, collegiate strength coaches, hydrocarbon measurers and more, OKC prepares to host college softball's best, street rodders, various types of horses (and their owners), the NAIA's best female golfers and more over the next few weeks.

By Nate Fisher