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Agencies Selected for Oklahoma City Brand Initiative

MMGY and Gooden Group have been selected as the lead agencies to research, develop and refine the brand identity of Oklahoma City (OKC). MMGY is based in Kansas City and has extensive experience in civic branding, including Cleveland, Detroit, Tucson, Chicago and Vancouver, among others. They are partnering locally with Gooden Group who is well-versed in executing community engagement campaigns for MAPS 4, the Metropolitan Library System and the City of OKC’s recent GO Bond public information campaign.

By Chamber Staff
Inside OKC / February 6, 2026

Beyond a Snapshot: Why the Point-in-Time Count Matters for Oklahoma City

Oklahoma City recently completed its annual Point-in-Time Count, a communitywide effort to better understand homelessness across the city on a single night. While results from this year’s count will not be available for several weeks as data is reviewed and verified, the effort plays an important role in shaping how the community responds to housing instability.

By Chamber Staff
Inside OKC / February 4, 2026

New Public Art Coming to Bricktown

An exciting new public art installation called Cloud Embrace is coming to the Bricktown Entertainment District. The public is invited to the ribbon cutting on Wednesday, March 11 at 10 a.m. in United Way Plaza at Reno and Walnut Ave.

By Chamber Staff
Economy / February 3, 2026

Chamber Statement Regarding Devon Energy’s Merger Announcement

Devon Energy has been a cornerstone of Oklahoma City’s growth and success for decades, and the company’s leadership, employees, and civic engagement have helped shape our community in meaningful ways. We appreciate the role Devon has played in elevating Oklahoma City’s profile as a global energy and business center.

By Chamber Staff
Inside OKC / January 30, 2026

Small Wonders, Big Ideas at the Downtown Library

From Jan. 28 through March 16, the Ronald J. Norick Downtown Library’s four-story glass atrium becomes an unexpected gallery for innovation, science and art with “Small Wonders: Insects in Focus.” The traveling exhibition invites visitors to see the natural world through a sharper lens.

By Metropolitan Library System Staff
VeloCity Q&A / June 19, 2019
Tommy Yi
President & Cofounder,
StarSpace46
I thought there was a huge opportunity here, especially with MAPS 3 starting to take shape. I saw Oklahoma City as a sandbox of opportunity. That compelled me to really make a choice to stay here and build something like this.
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