The Greater Oklahoma City Chamber welcomes Dana M. Peterson, chief economist for The Conference Board, as the featured keynote during its annual State of the Economy event. The event will be Nov. 8 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum.
In this month's Leadership Notes, Chamber President and CEO Christy Gillenwater shares her thoughts about the variety of April events held in downtown OKC, the people she met while attending those events and what makes OKC such a special place.
Following the completion of its season add-on, “Big River: Theatre for Young Audiences Version,” Lyric Theatre is now preparing for its main stretch of performances through the fall. An additional add-on, the theatre’s 13th annual production of “A Christmas Carol” will be held during the holiday season.
The Classic will celebrate its 40th anniversary with 10- and 30-mile bike tours, a 50-mile fondo, one-mile kid’s run, 10K run, 5K run and a one-mile “Woof Walk” for dogs on its first day. The second day of events will include a two-mile walk and baby stroller derby, 5K wheelchair and pushchair event, team fitness challenges and Redbud BASH.
OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center is encouraging locals to help raise funds for cancer research by joining its annual Outpace Cancer Race April 1.
The Oklahoma Aerospace Career Fair invites applicants to learn more about one of the state’s leading industries.
The Urban League of Greater Oklahoma City is now accepting organization registrations for its diversity expo on April 20 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The International Economic Development Council has awarded Greater Oklahoma City Chamber President & CEO Roy Williams with its Lifetime Achievement Award for Excellence in Economic Development.
