The Advanced Manufacturing Lab represents a $1.4 million investment, partly funded by a $580,000 Workforce Advancement Initiative grant championed by Rep. Stephanie Bice and former Sen. James Inhofe. The space is flexible, allowing equipment to move freely between instructional areas to support diverse training needs.
The inaugural Futurity and Invitational Military Slides will take centerstage in the Jim Norick Are at the OKC Fairgrounds on December 4 at 2 p.m.. This special event will highlight a section dedicated solely to military veterans.
The Greater Oklahoma City Chamber announced that Hardy Watkins has joined the Chamber team as Senior Vice President, Membership and Investor Relations. Hardy brings extensive management and development experience that will assist the Chamber in growing the organization and creating stronger relationships with members.
Husband-and-wife duo Brad Oldham and Cristy Coltrin of Brad Oldham Sculpture, based in Texas, were brought in by OAK developer Ryan McNeill, who met the couple through a mutual business partner. Coltrin focuses on the character of each piece, while Oldham leads the sculpting. Together, they created a series of public art installations inspired by Oklahoma’s history and spirit.
In a major follow-up to developments surrounding the future of professional soccer and an exciting entertainment district coming to downtown Oklahoma City, an advisory committee has now been established to help shape a representative vision for the community. The OKC for Soccer Committee, announced last week, includes 33 influential civic, business, sports and cultural leaders from the region.
In 2022, Oklahoma City’s historic Jewel Theater announced plans for a restoration and reconstruction project, setting the stage for its future reopening. Funded by the Mellon Foundation, the theater received a $1 million grant to preserve its rich cultural heritage and continue its legacy of community engagement and programming.
The Oklahoma City Council has unanimously approved funding for a long-awaited memorial dedicated to the legacy of the USS Oklahoma City (SSN-723) submarine, which is set to open in 2026. The Council voted to allocate $4.75 million for enhancements to Wiley Post Park, the chosen site for this significant tribute to the submarine and its sailors.
Many modern influential figures have played a significant role in shaping Oklahoma City into what it is today and Maureen Heffernan, former CEO of Myriad Botanical Gardens, is no exception.
