In addition to a variety of holiday happenings in downtown OKC, local retailers are once again “popping up” in Midtown as part of Holiday Popup Shops from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sundays through Dec. 19.
The Oklahoma City Convention Center is quickly approaching its first birthday, and it has already landed a major economic development conference for 2022 that Chamber officials say could be a springboard to more large meetings at the state-of-the-art conference.
The Oklahoma City Tree Lighting Festival will celebrate its 20th anniversary as it returns in person to Bricktown on Thursday, Nov. 18 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Mickey Mantle Ave. outside of the Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark.
Even in winter, the OKC convention calendar keeps on rolling, with Quarter Horses (and their owners), primatologists, lake managers, communications engineers, choral directors, reining and barrel racing horses (and their owners) and more visiting us soon and contributing to the success of our economy.
Chamber member Mary Eddy’s reopened on October 28 with a fresh look and romantic-feel, ready for dining, drinking, and socializing. Their updated menu has showstopping options, reminiscent of the golden age of American dining.
On September 15, leaders gathered at Chamber Forum for a panel discussion surrounding OKC’s approach to homelessness. Panelists shared meaningful tips on what businesses can do to support our community and connect individuals with resources.
We’re live at Chamber member Lively Beerworks to hear about the brewery, the art show they are hosting with Rally (“The Lively Show”), what’s great about operating in OKC and more with Lively’s Alena Chesney and Rally’s Marissa Raglin. We also talk local events, the MAPS 4 implementation plan, trail updates, new nonstop flights, restaurant recovery rankings and more.
We’re at the beautiful OKC Convention Center to hear from General Manager Al Rojas about why he chose to come to OKC, what’s special about our convention offerings, and how we’ve created a unique experience for locals and visitors alike. We also talk OKC Marathon, OKBio’s Brewfest Oct. 21, preview our next episode from Lively Beer Works and more.
