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.
Site Selection Group recently ranked Oklahoma in the top 15 states for manufacturing investment.
Officially launched by nonprofit Progress OKC with the Oklahoma City Economic Development Trust, Inasmuch Foundation and the Chamber serving as initial investors, Kiva Oklahoma City provides small businesses with micro-loans ranging from just $1 all the way up to $15,000.
After a successful first cohort of startups, gBETA Oklahoma City, developed by nationally ranked startup accelerator gener8tor and supported by the Chamber, the Inasmuch Foundation and other community partners, is now accepting applications for the second cohort.
“Support for entrepreneurship is a key component of Forward OKC VI and likewise is imperative to OKC’s continued economic success,” said Jeff Seymour, Chamber executive vice president of economic development.
The largest expungement event in Oklahoma’s history happened last year in Oklahoma City, and it demonstrated the need for continued opportunities for people to overcome the setbacks of involvement with the criminal justice system.
After welcoming Quarter Horses (and their owners), volleyballers, primatologists, lake managers, communications engineers, choral directors, reining and barrel racing horses (and their owners) and more recently, Oklahoma City is preparing to say hello to runners, wrestlers, Heartland Payment Systems top performers, LegalShielders, new urbanists and more from all over the country visiting us soon and contributing to the success of our economy.
Chamber Member OKC Beautiful recently created a Green Business Guide to help Oklahoma City’s businesses enhance their sustainability practices around the office. This interview provides background from Natalie Evans on why this guide was created and why its content is important.
