Chambers of commerce play a bigger role in your community than you might think. A recent report by the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE) and The Harris Poll highlights how chambers like the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber are making a significant impact. Here’s what you should know.
The 2024 By the Numbers report from the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber shows that the region continues to experience significant growth and economic expansion. From population increases to sector growth and improvements in workforce development, the report provides an updated snapshot of the area's ongoing development. Below are some of the key updates:
Top economic strategist Andrew Busch, former chief market intelligence officer for the U.S. government, will keynote the Chamber’s upcoming State of the Economy event. Busch has briefed leading government bodies, including the White House, U.S. Senate, and Federal Reserve, on issues like inflation, interest rates, and China trade.
Canoo Inc. will migrate its engineering workforce to its two established Oklahoma locations, Oklahoma City and Pryor, and will relocate its corporate headquarters from Torrance, California, to Justin, Texas.
‘Twisters’ drives major economic impact with $42.6M spent in Oklahoma City. “Twisters” exceeded expectations upon its release date, in which its box office performance doubled opening weekend projections, earning $81.25 million domestically. In its first three weeks in theaters, “Twisters” grossed nearly $200 million domestically and surpassed $277 million worldwide.
Oklahoma City has earned a spot as one of North America's top 50 up-and-coming tech talent markets, ranking 19th in CBRE's latest “Scoring Tech Talent” report. The city is rapidly closing the gap with leading tech hubs like Omaha and Huntsville, thanks to a robust and growing workforce of 22,590 tech employees, recognized as the third largest among the markets identified in the report.
Oklahoma City has been ranked 17th in a new report highlighting the best U.S. cities for small businesses in 2024, reflecting its strong entrepreneurial spirit and supportive environment for business growth.
The Greater Oklahoma City region is experiencing significant growth in Stillwater as it attracts a new global business. Kingspan, a global building materials company known for its high-performance products designed for energy-efficient buildings, is projected to create more than 100 jobs in the coming years. The addition is expected to enhance the community and contribute to regional economic growth.
