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Economy / May 19, 2026

Where OKC’s next developments begin

Each year, the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber joins thousands of developers, retailers and industry leaders at ICSC Las Vegas, hosted by the Innovating Commerce Serving Communities (ICSC), one of the largest retail real estate conferences in the country.

By Chamber Staff
Economy / May 8, 2026

Paycom Center named finalist for ACM Arena of the Year

Paycom Center has been named a finalist for Arena of the Year by the Academy of Country Music, a recognition that reinforces Oklahoma City’s growing position as a top-tier destination for major touring acts and live entertainment.

By Chamber Staff
Economy / April 24, 2026

Lower grocery costs add to Oklahoma’s affordability edge

Everyday expenses like groceries are one of the clearest ways people feel the cost of living — and in Oklahoma, those costs remain among the lowest in the country. New data from Visual Capitalist shows grocery prices in Oklahoma are about 4.6% below the national average, ranking the state third-lowest nationwide.

By Chamber Staff
VeloCity profile / August 20, 2021
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