Inside OKC

OKCPS board approves name for new middle school

The Oklahoma City Public Schools (OKCPS) Board of Education approved Skyline Middle School as the name for the district’s new middle school.

By Chamber Staff

Inside OKC / June 20, 2025

OKC’s Strong Neighborhoods Initiative shows how public, private investment spurs community growth

Oklahoma City’s Strong Neighborhoods Initiative (SNI) has been working since 2012 to improve neighborhoods through public and private investment. A recent report shows progress made between 2012 and 2022 in targeted areas.

By Chamber Staff

Development / June 12, 2025

Pivot and Guernsey break ground on mixed-use Alley North development in OKC

Oklahoma City-based commercial real estate developer Pivot and multidisciplinary design firm Guernsey recently broke ground on Alley North, a 5.5-acre mixed-use project in downtown OKC that will include the state’s first multi-story mass timber office building.

By Chamber Staff

Development / June 12, 2025

OKC opens new OG&E Coliseum at OKC Fairgrounds

Oklahoma City celebrated the opening of the new OG&E Coliseum at the OKC Fairgrounds with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and remarks from key leaders involved in the project.

By Lauren King

Development / June 11, 2025

Populous selected to lead design of OKC’s MAPS 4 multipurpose stadium

Echo Investment Capital, Russell Westbrook Enterprises and Robinson Park have selected Populous as the master architect for a planned sports-centered entertainment district in downtown Oklahoma City. The project, led by Echo, will center on the MAPS 4 multipurpose stadium.

By Chamber Staff

Development / May 19, 2025

OKC begins work on new MAPS 4 Family Justice Center operated by Palomar

Oklahoma City leaders and community members broke ground on the new MAPS 4 Family Justice Center operated by Palomar.

By Lauren King

Events / May 7, 2025

Fueling the future: OKC's economic growth potential

On May 14, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Petroleum Club, the Chamber will host its May Chamber Forum event focused on Oklahoma City’s economic development potential, featuring insightful discussions with Chamber President and CEO Christy Gillenwater and the newly appointed senior vice president of economic development, Dennis Pruitt.

By Lauren King

Development / April 23, 2025

Ronald McDonald House Charities® OKC Breaks Ground on New Facility

Ronald McDonald House Charities® Oklahoma City (RMHC®-OKC) marked a milestone April 3 by breaking ground on a new facility in northwest OKC. Founded in 1984, RMHC-OKC provides housing, meals and support at no cost for families with seriously ill or injured children. The nonprofit’s new project aims to expand these services for families across the state who need housing during a child’s medical treatment.

By Chamber Staff