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Inside OKC / March 18, 2022

ICF Super Cup, World Cup move from Russia to OKC

When the International Canoe Federation asked if RIVERSPORT would be willing to host two international events that could no longer be held in Russia, the answer was a resounding yes. The events will occur in August, and the final dates will be announced in early April.

By Staff Reports
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Inside OKC / January 14, 2022

OKC Convention Center celebrates first year

The Convention Center has hosted 128 events that have had over 111,000 people stream through its door since Jan. 14, 2021. Official figures estimate the economic impact to be more than $15.3 million as it marks its first birthday.

By Staff Reports
Inside OKC / November 11, 2021

OKC tree lighting festival returns to Bricktown

The Oklahoma City Tree Lighting Festival will celebrate its 20th anniversary as it returns in person to Bricktown on Thursday, Nov. 18 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Mickey Mantle Ave. outside of the Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark.

By Staff Reports
Inside OKC / October 28, 2021

New city trails and other enhancements progressing

If you are one of many Oklahoma City residents who enjoy using the city’s trail system as a healthy way to get someplace or simply as a good way to exercise, you will be glad to know that the various citywide trails and bike lane improvements as part of the Better Streets, Safer City program are getting closer to completion or will start soon.

By Chamber Staff
Inside OKC / October 20, 2021

OKC taking steps to reduce homelessness

Oklahoma City’s approach to homelessness and what further steps are needed to help combat this pervasive problem has been a topic of debate and discussion for some time. Of the 16 projects included in MAPS 4, several aim to reduce and eventually eliminate homelessness in Oklahoma City, including a $50 million investment in true affordable housing.

By Chamber 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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