To grow our economy and set the stage for long-term growth, it is absolutely vital that we keep filling the pipeline with new ideas, innovation and new companies with growth potential.
Oklahoma County’s journey of criminal justice reform began in late 2015 when the Chamber convened a task force to dig deep into our system to better understand where reform was possible and ultimately make significant strides in improving our county’s jail and detention center.
Our most recent survey was a strong reminder that businesses are feeling the effects of the pandemic in different ways, with the most common trait being the shared concern for employees and customers.
The last year has shown all of us how important our connections are to our happiness and our business success.
While it might be tempting in this volatile environment to try and avoid all things political, the state legislature is gearing up for the 2021 session and it is vital that the business community stay informed and ready to act.
The opening of the new Oklahoma City Convention Center and the accompanying Omni Hotel is a landmark moment for our community, and one that would not have happened without the Chamber’s efforts.
Despite the massive upheaval of 2020, and what will surely be a difficult 2021, there are still a number of reasons to feel good about where our region is headed.
OKC must continue to take smart steps against the spread of COVID-19.
