The Greater Oklahoma City Chamber’s economic development team is flying high after attending some of the world’s largest aviation events. Each appearance is vital to ensuring the industry continues to thrive in the Oklahoma City region.
The Oklahoma History Center has a new exhibit, “Watch Out for Flying Chairs: Professional Wrestling in Oklahoma,” which opened last month. The exhibit examines professional wrestling in Oklahoma from its emergence in traveling carnivals to today.
The Tinker Air Show is back. It features dozens of aerial performers, including the U.S. Navy Blue Angels. Aviation enthusiasts can also explore dozens of display aircraft on the ground.
Business is booming at Will Rogers World Airport as Oklahoma City saw 391,389 passengers last month, a record for March. That’s 22% higher than the same time last year and 10.6% higher than the previous record set in 2019.
In this month's Leadership Notes, Chamber President & CEO Christy Gillenwater recognizes the value in fostering relationships, especially in light of the recent Pratt & Whitney expansion announcement made last month.
Chamber member Pratt & Whitney announced its plans for a $255 million investment into developing a new Oklahoma City facility. The multimillion-dollar investment through 2028 will establish an 845,000-square-foot, world-class sustainment facility as a depot operations hub for all Pratt & Whitney military engines.
One thing was clear for Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt during the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber’s State Spotlight held recently at Oklahoma Christian University: Education, workforce development and transportation infrastructure are high on his priority list this legislative session.
In his final Leadership Notes before he officially retires as Chamber president and CEO, Roy Williams expresses his thanks to everyone in Oklahoma City who has helped transform OKC to the vibrant, innovative city it is today.
