Site Selection Group recently ranked Oklahoma as the 11th best state in the nation for manufacturing, encouraging companies to consider our state as a place to get the most out of an investment in manufacturing.
Among U.S. metros with more than 1 million population, Oklahoma City ranked 6th for the least expensive homes among the largest metros.
Join keynote speaker Dr. Bill Conerly, a business-focused economist with more than 30 years of experience connecting the dots between the economy and business decisions, on Nov. 18 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum for the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber’s State of the Economy event.
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.
Conerly is an online contributor to Forbes and the author of “The Flexible Stance: Thriving in a Boom/Bust Economy.” He also wrote “Businomics,” a book about economics for business leaders. In his keynote presentation, Conerly will examine your company’s opportunities and risks in the evolving business cycle. In addition to Conerly’s remarks, the event will also include a panel discussion from regional economists on the issues that are particularly important to our state.
The Oklahoma City metro grew by more than 170,000 people over the last decade, growing by 14%.
Senior Living determined the ranking by comparing the 15 factors considered crucial to living a long and happy life.
According to the latest unemployment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the Oklahoma City MSA had an unemployment rate of just 2.9% for July.
