In its second year, the Oklahoma City Convention Center (OKCCC) welcomed nearly 200,000 visitors, further cementing the city’s place as an attractive destination. A total of 195,685 people visited the convention center in 2022, an increase of more than 76% in visitors over the center’s first year to open in 2021.
Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation (OMRF) scientists have discovered a potential treatment for primary-progressive multiple sclerosis (MS). Scientists discovered the absence of a natural anti-inflammatory chemical found in neurons caused the same neurological issues and vision loss found in primary-progressive MS.
If one of your New Year’s resolutions is to find more ways to support your community, you’re in luck. The Chamber’s OKC Social Squad program is looking for new members.
Oklahoma City’s newest dog park is offering an exclusive deal for its first members. Bar K, an upcoming dog park, bar and restaurant in the city’s Boathouse District, will open in February and is offering an “Early Dog” membership in anticipation. The “Early Dog” package provides a $50 discount on annual memberships, as well as an additional $25 discount for those registering with more than one dog. Early Dog members will also be invited to take part in an exclusive three-day preview of the Bar K property prior to the public opening.
The Greater Oklahoma City Chamber recently announced its 2023 board of directors and officers. Sean Trauschke, OGE Energy Corp., will serve as chair of the board of directors, while Teresa Rose, JD, Communities Foundation of Oklahoma, is chair-elect. Rose also serves as education & MAPS 4 development program vice chair. John Hart, Continental Resources, will serve as treasurer, and David Rainbolt, BancFirst Corporation, as corporate secretary. New Chamber President and CEO Christy Gillenwater also serves on the executive committee.
It's not easy to attract talented people to your company. You must wade through stacks of applications, schedule interviews, and go through the whole process again. It's time-consuming and resource intensive.
Brand loyalty is an important concept in business. It's not enough to be better than your competitors. You need to give people a reason to keep coming back. Loyal customers will buy from you because they like you, trust you, and want more of what you have to offer. Who doesn't want that?
While cloud computing may not be “top of mind” with a lot of small businesses, it’s rapidly becoming one today’s most widely used technologies. More than 90 percent of all companies in America today use a service that either connects or functions in the cloud. So, it goes without saying that cloud-based technology is now a mainstream business solution.
