Events

Penn Square Mall marks 65th year with new store openings and renovations

Penn Square Mall is celebrating its 65th year with new retailers, upcoming openings and renovations to the property.

By Chamber Staff

Inside OKC / August 15, 2025

New online form helps first responders better prepare for emergency calls

Oklahoma City has launched a new online Awareness Notification Form that allows residents and business owners to inform emergency responders about specific conditions at their property that may affect medical or public safety responses.

By Chamber Staff

Inside OKC / August 14, 2025

OKC to host 2025 NobleReach Scholars

Oklahoma City will welcome three members of the 2025 NobleReach Scholars class for yearlong placements focused on data science and business process innovation. The scholars will work with the city’s Office of Innovation and Department of Information Technology.

By Chamber Staff

Inside OKC / July 24, 2025

OKC Mayor David Holt begins national leadership role

June 22 was a landmark day for Oklahoma City. That evening, the Thunder won Game 7 of the NBA Finals, bringing home the city’s first major league championship. Earlier, Mayor David Holt was sworn in as the 83rd president of the United States Conference of Mayors at its annual meeting in Tampa, Florida—placing him at the forefront of national urban leadership.

By Chamber Staff

Inside OKC / July 22, 2025

OKC gears up to stage Olympic events for LA28

As we count down the three-year mark until the LA 28 Olympic Games, excitement is rising not only in Los Angeles but also right here in greater Oklahoma City. The Olympic spirit is set to shine brightly in our community, as we prepare to stage softball and canoe slalom competitions, underscoring Oklahoma City's commitment to sports excellence and community engagement.

By Chamber Staff

Inside OKC / July 18, 2025

Oklahoma ranks among most affordable states to live

Oklahoma continues to rank among the most affordable places to live in the United States, landing in the No. 4 spot for lowest cost of living, according to a recent Visual Capitalist article using data from the Bureau of Economic Analysis.

By Chamber Staff

Inside OKC / July 18, 2025

Parking meter turns 90: It all started in OKC

Ninety years ago this week, Oklahoma City introduced a small sidewalk device that revolutionized downtown areas everywhere. On July 16, 1935, the first parking meter, Park-O-Meter No. 1, was installed at First Street and Robinson Avenue in downtown OKC. It charged a nickel for an hour.

By Lynzee Misseldine

Development / July 16, 2025

Architectural designs released for OKC’s new arena

Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt shared preliminary architectural renderings of the new arena during his seventh annual State of the City address, which drew a sold-out crowd. The venue will be a state-of-the-art NBA arena and entertainment center.

By Chamber Staff