Inside OKC

Oklahoma City is one of the best run cities in America

Oklahoma City was listed in the top 10 of WalletHub’s “2022’s Best- & Worst-Run Cities in America” list.

By Erick Perry

Inside OKC / July 14, 2022

Q&A with Myriad Botanical Gardens' Maureen Heffernan: making conservation contemporary

Maureen Heffernan, President and CEO of Park Management Company, the organization that oversees the botanical gardens spoke with VeloCityOKC on her time with the organization, and how a replenished Myriad Botanical Gardens will add to the excitement building around Oklahoma City's downtown.

By Erick Perry

Inside OKC / July 12, 2022

OK County voters approve bond issue to build new jail; Chamber’s work during campaign instrumental

Voters in Oklahoma County have spoken. A new county jail will soon replace the current jail, which has endured decades of overcrowding, infrastructure issues, health violations, and inadequate security and staffing.

By Chamber Staff

Inside OKC / June 16, 2022

Q&A with Kenton Tsoodle, new president of The Alliance for Economic Development of Oklahoma City

Earlier this spring, the board of directors of The Alliance for Economic Development of Oklahoma City named Kenton Tsoodle as the organization’s new president and chief executive office. VeloCity recently sat down with Tsoodle for a quick Q&A to learn more about him and his new role with the Alliance.

By Harve Allen

Inside OKC / June 15, 2022

Q&A with Cathy O’Connor, former president of The Alliance for Economic Development of OKC

VeloCity recently visited with Cathy O’Connor to find out more about her departure as president of The Alliance for Economic Development of OKC and her new venture as a consultant.

By Harve Allen

Inside OKC / June 14, 2022

Q&A with State Fair’s Tim O’Toole: His career, retirement and what’s next

Tim O’Toole has served as president and CEO of Oklahoma State Fair, Inc. for 18 years and has been a part of OKC’s growth for over two decades. As he retires from the Oklahoma State Fair, we sat down with him on June 1, 2022 to ask him about his career, what he’s learned and what he’s looking forward to in retirement.

By Maegan Dunn

Inside OKC / June 13, 2022

Leadership notes: June 28 an important opportunity to benefit our community

Though the circumstances that have led us to this moment in our history as a community are somewhat complex, my message this month is pretty simple. If you are a resident of Oklahoma County, I ask you to vote “yes” on June 28 to build a new county jail.

By Roy Williams

Inside OKC / June 10, 2022

OKC Convention Center receives award for innovative architectural design

The Oklahoma City Convention Center was recognized by Urban Land Institute (ULI) Oklahoma as its 2022 Outstanding Public Initiative during the 8th annual Impact Awards last month.

By Staff Reports