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Economy / August 4, 2025

Greater OKC aerospace industry supports $8.8 billion in output and more than 80,000 jobs

The Greater Oklahoma City aerospace industry remains a cornerstone of the regional economy, generating $8.8 billion in goods and services and supporting more than 80,200 jobs, according to the latest Greater Oklahoma City Region Aerospace and Aviation Industry Survey and Economic Impact Assessment released by the Greater OKC Chamber and RegionTrack, Inc.

By Lynzee Misseldine
Economy / July 22, 2025

OKC metro unemployment at 2.8% in May

The Oklahoma City metro area posted a preliminary unemployment rate of 2.8% in May, up from a revised 2.4% in April. Despite the monthly increase, the metro continues a 46-month streak of unemployment below 4%, the longest such run in the city’s modern history.

By Chamber Staff
Economy / July 15, 2025

Q&A with Dennis Pruitt on the future of economic development in OKC 

Dennis Pruitt, senior vice president of economic development at the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber, brings more than two decades of experience across local, regional and international markets. From city planning in Kansas to foreign investment strategy in Missouri, his background is rooted in collaboration, preparation and results.

By Lauren King
Economy / July 2, 2025

Mint Turbines advances U.S. aerospace with new T700 Test Cell

Mint Turbines announced the launch of its T700 Test Cell, providing faster, more cost-effective turbine testing for key industries. It is one of only four test cells globally and the only one in the U.S. outside GE approved for T700 engine testing.

By Chamber Staff
VeloCity Q&A / June 19, 2019
Tommy Yi
President & Cofounder,
StarSpace46
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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