Inside OKC

OKC Council approves Embark’s final rapid bus plan

Embark’s first bus rapid transit, or BRT, line is on schedule for construction to begin in June and service to start in October 2023.

By The Journal Record

Inside OKC / March 29, 2022

Leadership notes: The road quite traveled

By now, you may have heard or read that I will be winding down my role with the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber. It has been a fun and exhilarating ride for me over these nearly two decades serving the business community in this critical position and leading this highly respected and actively engaged organization.

By Roy Williams

Policy / March 18, 2022

Legislative update: Chamber works to protect economic development as session passes first deadline

Get an update on legislative action with regard to several Chamber priorities during the first part of the legislative session.

By Mark VanLandingham

Inside OKC / March 10, 2022

EMBARK adds new features to parking app

Officials with EMBARK recently announced that downtown garages now accept payment through the City’s mobile parking app, Flowbird, allowing downtown visitors to find and reserve daily parking in any of EMBARK's downtown parking facilities. All who park in EMBARK garages can use the streetcar to complete trips and explore OKC's downtown districts.

By Staff Reports

Inside OKC / February 21, 2022

Leadership notes: Support of film/TV production industry in OKC a great opportunity to further diversify economy

Film/TV production is just the kind of cutting-edge creative industry that not only makes sense economically, but also benefits both our workforce as well as our perception, and attracts new investment and attention in multiple ways.

By Roy Williams

Events / February 3, 2022

Chamber Forum Feb. 16 to focus on diversion programs making a difference

During February’s Chamber Forum, which was originally scheduled on Jan. 19, you will hear from representatives of diversion programs on the work they do within the justice system and how diversion helps low-level, nonviolent offenders return to productive lives within our community.

By Chamber Staff

Policy / February 2, 2022

Econ development program support, county gov't reform among Chamber’s general legislative priorities

The Chamber recently released its legislative agenda for 2022. Get more details on our general government / legislative priorities for this year's session.

By Chamber Staff

Inside OKC / January 18, 2022

Leadership Notes: Jail Trust's important work should not go unnoticed

As the important work the Oklahoma County Criminal Justice Advisory Council and its members has decreased the number of people being held at Oklahoma County’s jail, the Oklahoma County Criminal Justice Authority, or the “Jail Trust,” as it is more commonly known, has undertaken the really difficult task of bringing new management and reform to the operation of the facilities.

By Roy Williams