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Keep Oklahoma Beautiful recognizes Stillwater’s commitment to sustainability and clean communities

At the 34th Annual Environmental Excellence Celebration, the City of Stillwater was honored with the Affiliate of the Year award by Keep Oklahoma Beautiful. This recognition celebrated the efforts of the Waste Management Department and Watershed Quality Division, commending their dedication to cleanup initiatives, community engagement and exceptional service and structure.

By Lauren King
Development / January 13, 2025

Mixed-use development Alley North to transform OKC

Pivot Project, an Oklahoma-based team of commercial real estate professionals that focus on brokerage, development and property management, plans to transform a nearly 12-acre site adjacent to Oklahoma City’s Midtown district with its new mixed-use development, Alley North. The project has been in the works since April 2022 and plans to bring significant change to OKC, blending commercial, residential and public spaces to enhance the downtown area.

By Lauren King
Inside OKC / January 7, 2025

OG&E Coliseum construction advances at Oklahoma State Fairgrounds

The City of Oklahoma City recently released a project update on the OG&E Coliseum, currently under construction at the Oklahoma State Fairgrounds. The project is rapidly moving forward, with the exterior nearly complete and crews working on interior finishes – such as tiling and lighting.

By Chamber Staff
Member News / January 6, 2025

Shellback General Contracting prepares for new headquarters in 2025

In the competitive world of commercial construction, Shellback General Contracting stands out not only for its impressive portfolio but for its unwavering commitment to people. Headquartered in Oklahoma City, the company draws its name from the naval term "Shellback" – a title honoring sailors whose grit and skill led them across the equator.

By Chamber Staff
Economy / January 3, 2025

Key takeaways from Andrew Busch on migration, climate and AI

The Greater Oklahoma City Chamber's annual State of the Economy event highlighted Oklahoma's economic outlook, workforce development, and fiscal policies in the context of President-elect Donald Trump’s incoming administration. The event featured a keynote by Andrew Busch, economic futurist and former Chief Market Intelligence Officer for the U.S. government.

By Selena Romero
Inside OKC / December 31, 2024

Exhibit C Gallery expands in Horizons District

The Chickasaw Nation-owned Exhibit C Gallery is set to relocate to a new 10,000-square-foot space in Oklahoma City’s Horizons District in early 2025. Positioned next to the First Americans Museum (FAM) and the forthcoming OKANA Resort & Indoor Waterpark, the reimagined gallery will offer expanded exhibits and introduce artist studio spaces.

By Chamber Staff
VeloCity profile / August 20, 2021
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