Economy

Oklahoma ranks among top states for inbound migration as Sun Belt growth continues

Oklahoma is gaining momentum as more Americans relocate to lower-cost, high-growth regions.

By Chamber Staff

Economy / March 30, 2026

Oklahoma City Competes Nationally for Projects and Investment

Companies and developers across the country often compare multiple metropolitan areas when determining where to invest capital, expand operations or open new locations. Oklahoma City is introduced to many of those decision-makers through national outreach conducted by local economic development and retail recruitment teams.

By Chamber Staff

Economy / March 25, 2026

Momentum builds for Oklahoma’s life sciences sector

Life Science Oklahoma (LSOK) is seeing growing engagement across the state’s bioscience community, with increased membership, new partnerships and national visibility helping position Oklahoma as an emerging hub for life science innovation.

By Chamber Staff

Economy / March 19, 2026

National media coverage expands Oklahoma City’s visibility

Oklahoma City continues to increase its national visibility through coordinated public relations efforts designed to position the region as a prime location for investment and visitation. In 2025, the Chamber’s efforts generated more than 450 earned media placements, reaching an estimated audience of more than 608 million people across business, travel and industry publications.

By Chamber Staff

Economy / March 12, 2026

Economic Diversification Supports OKC’s Long-Term Growth

Oklahoma City’s continued growth is not the result of a single industry surge — it is the product of intentional economic diversification that is strengthening the region’s long-term stability and competitiveness.

By Chamber Staff

Economy / March 11, 2026

Leadership Notes: Built for What Comes Next

In recent weeks, many in our community have been reflecting on Oklahoma City’s role in the energy economy and what the next chapter of growth will look like for our region. Moments like this naturally spark conversation, but they also give us a chance to step back and look at the broader foundation that has shaped our progress.

By Christy Gillenwater

Economy / March 2, 2026

Selling Oklahoma City for Meetings Is About Momentum, Not Just Space

For years, selling Oklahoma City as a destination for large meetings and conventions meant focusing on logistics: square footage, hotel room counts, and how everything fit together on paper. Today, that conversation looks very different.

By Chamber Staff

Economy / February 27, 2026

Oklahoma City ranks No. 1 in affordability among large U.S. metros in 2025 cost-of-living index

Oklahoma City ranked as the most affordable metro area among large U.S. cities in the 2025 annual Cost of Living Index[CR1.1] published by C2ER, the Council for Community and Economic Research.

By Chamber Staff