Economy

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 15, 2021

Forward Oklahoma City program still making difference for OKC 25 years later

A program established in Oklahoma City more than 25 years ago to grow Oklahoma City’s economy, improve its business climate and create a more-desirable quality of life is still accomplishing its intended purpose of repositioning OKC as one of the top economic development site locations in the nation.

By Chamber Staff

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

Economy / December 2, 2021

Leadership Notes: OKC's growth reflects community's efforts and investment

As we look back 30 years of the MAPS era of Oklahoma City, the transformation is dramatic.

By Roy Williams

Economy / December 2, 2021

New program in OKC aims to focus on developing ideas, creating more startups

A new program aimed at stimulating entrepreneurial thinking and action is coming to Oklahoma City, and Chamber officials believe it will equip everyday people with the resources they need to solve problems affecting Oklahoma City residents as well as people around the country and world.

By Chamber Staff

Economy / November 26, 2021

Fill up your grocery cart with Oklahoma-made products

Have you ever wondered what products on grocery store shelves were created locally? Here’s a list of Oklahoma-born companies that make products that you’ll want to bring to the checkout line during your next visit.

By Perrin Clore Duncan

Economy / November 11, 2021

Three Oklahoma tech cos form partnership to benefit cattle ranchers

Oklahoma-based technology companies LandScout, AgBoost and SmartStock recently announced a partnership to integrate their agricultural software platforms. The alliance was formed to benefit cattle ranchers and livestock producers both statewide and across the nation.

By Staff Reports

Economy / November 10, 2021

Primatologists, lake managers, communications engineers, choral directors and more: OKC convention calendar update

Even in winter, the OKC convention calendar keeps on rolling, with Quarter Horses (and their owners), primatologists, lake managers, communications engineers, choral directors, reining and barrel racing horses (and their owners) and more visiting us soon and contributing to the success of our economy.

By Nate Fisher