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Inside OKC / July 18, 2025

Parking meter turns 90: It all started in OKC

Ninety years ago this week, Oklahoma City introduced a small sidewalk device that revolutionized downtown areas everywhere. On July 16, 1935, the first parking meter, Park-O-Meter No. 1, was installed at First Street and Robinson Avenue in downtown OKC. It charged a nickel for an hour.

By Lynzee Misseldine
Development / July 16, 2025

Architectural designs released for OKC’s new arena

Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt shared preliminary architectural renderings of the new arena during his seventh annual State of the City address, which drew a sold-out crowd. The venue will be a state-of-the-art NBA arena and entertainment center.

By Chamber Staff
Inside OKC / June 25, 2025

Thunder fans flood downtown OKC to celebrate NBA title

Thunder fans packed the streets of downtown Tuesday to celebrate Oklahoma City’s first NBA championship with a parade that turned the city into a sea of blue and orange. Chants, cheers and confetti filled the air as the Thunder’s title run became a moment of history—one shared by a city that has stood with its team from the beginning.

By Lauren King
VeloCity profile / August 28, 2020
Dirk Spiers
Founder & President,
Spiers New Technologies
The OKC Chamber has been absolutely terrific for us; very, very helpful and always on our side. I’m grateful for that.
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