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Turning adversity into opportunity

The shuttering of a major manufacturing facility can send shockwaves through any size community. When GM made the decision to close their OKC operation, the community saw an opportunity.

By Jeff Seymour
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Economy / March 16, 2022

Q&A with new OMRF President Dr. Andrew Weyrich

VeloCity staff recently visited with OMRF’s new president Dr. Andrew Weyrich to learn more about him, both professionally and personally, and to hear his thoughts about OMRF and his new role there.

By Harve Allen
Economy / March 3, 2022

OK's tribal nations play vital role in global aerospace sector

Oklahoma holds a unique place in the global aerospace industry; Not only does it have the key assets needed to advance aerospace technology, unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and solar-powered aircraft technology, but it also has the deep-rooted investment of a highly trained and specialized workforce base – the Native American community.

By Innovation District Staff
VeloCity Q&A / June 19, 2019
Tommy Yi
President & Cofounder,
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I thought there was a huge opportunity here, especially with MAPS 3 starting to take shape. I saw Oklahoma City as a sandbox of opportunity. That compelled me to really make a choice to stay here and build something like this.
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