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Events / December 2, 2025

Greater OKC Chamber to host Annual Meeting

The Greater Oklahoma City Chamber will host its Annual Meeting event on Dec. 17 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, 1700 NE 63rd St. Tickets are priced at $90 for members and $110 for non-members.

By Lauren King
Economy / December 1, 2025

Leadership Notes: AI’s inflection point

In this month’s Leadership Notes, Chamber President and CEO Christy Gillenwater highlights the arrival of an AI inflection point, emphasizing that artificial intelligence is transforming how we live and work while creating opportunities for greater productivity, creativity and innovation.

By Christy Gillenwater
Inside OKC / November 28, 2025

New Year’s Rev rocks TIFF with OKC roots

A punk rock road trip with deep Oklahoma roots just made its world debut on one of the biggest international stages. New Year’s Rev, a comedic coming-of-age film sparked by an idea from Green Day frontman Billie Joe Armstrong, premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) in September. Behind its rebellious humor and cross-country storyline is a story that shines a spotlight on Oklahoma City’s rising film industry.

By Lynzee Misseldine
Inside OKC / November 27, 2025

OKC’s Olympic movement underway

Oklahoma City recently marked 1,000 days until the 2028 Summer Olympics and showcased the city's readiness and its commitment to providing a world-class hosting experience as part of the LA28 Olympic Games. LA28 will bring the Olympic and Paralympic Games to Los Angeles in 2028, uniting more than 15,000 of the world’s top athletes in a celebration of sport, culture and human potential.

By Lauren King
Lifestyle / November 26, 2025

How to spend Thanksgiving in OKC

Oklahoma City offers a full slate of Thanksgiving Day options, from early brunch services to community meals and evening events. Residents can plan the day around food, fellowship and activities across the metro.

By Chamber Staff
Inside OKC / November 21, 2025

New report identifies OKC’s most urgent mental health challenges

An in-depth assessment of Oklahoma City’s needs around mental health and substance use found serious challenges in the community’s behavioral health system, including a lack of intensive services for people with serious mental illness, inadequate supports for children and youth, and an overreliance on inappropriate settings of care like emergency rooms for mental health crises.

By Chamber Staff
VeloCity Q&A / December 11, 2018
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