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Member News / April 23, 2026

Kirkpatrick Bank announces leadership transition

Edmond-based Kirkpatrick Bank announces Kyle Powell as its next President and CEO. George Drew, who has been President and CEO for 19 years, will transition to Vice Chairman of the bank’s holding company board, Kirkpatrick Bancorp, Inc. effective May 1.

Inside OKC / April 20, 2026

Festival of the Arts returns to downtown OKC for 60th year

One of Oklahoma City’s longest-running traditions returns this week as the 60th annual Festival of the Arts takes over downtown. Hosted by the Arts Council Oklahoma City, the four-day event runs April 23–26 at Bicentennial Park, transforming the area into a hub for visual art, live performances and local flavor.

By Chamber Staff
Economy / April 17, 2026

Lower grocery costs add to Oklahoma’s affordability edge

Everyday expenses like groceries are one of the clearest ways people feel the cost of living — and in Oklahoma, those costs remain among the lowest in the country. New data from Visual Capitalist shows grocery prices in Oklahoma are about 4.6% below the national average, ranking the state third-lowest nationwide.

By Chamber Staff
VeloCity Q&A / March 16, 2022
Dr. Andew Weyrich
President,
Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation
We were attracted to OMRF and Oklahoma City because of the people in Oklahoma and the opportunities here.
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