Gary Brooks, the developer behind the revitalization of the First National Center, has turned his attention to another major community priority: improving health outcomes in Oklahoma City.
Oklahoma City continues to increase its national visibility through coordinated public relations efforts designed to position the region as a prime location for investment and visitation. In 2025, the Chamber’s efforts generated more than 450 earned media placements, reaching an estimated audience of more than 608 million people across business, travel and industry publications.
Federal, state and local leaders gathered March 11 to mark the completion of the U.S. Senator James Inhofe Interchange at Interstate 40 and Douglas Boulevard, a major transportation investment aimed at improving mobility and supporting continued economic growth in eastern Oklahoma County.
NCAA men’s basketball tournament games are returning to downtown Oklahoma City this week, marking the first time since 2016 that the city has hosted March Madness matchups.
Oklahoma City’s continued growth is not the result of a single industry surge — it is the product of intentional economic diversification that is strengthening the region’s long-term stability and competitiveness.
A new public art installation has been unveiled in downtown Oklahoma City as Cloud Embrace officially opened Wednesday during a ribbon cutting ceremony in Bricktown.
In recent weeks, many in our community have been reflecting on Oklahoma City’s role in the energy economy and what the next chapter of growth will look like for our region. Moments like this naturally spark conversation, but they also give us a chance to step back and look at the broader foundation that has shaped our progress.
Oklahoma City is preparing for a busy stretch of sports this spring, with major events scheduled across the metro over the next several months. Over an 11-week stretch, nine different weekends will host citywide sports events, bringing athletes, families and fans to Oklahoma City venues and helping drive visitor activity across the region.
