Policy

Legislative update: Full 2022 regular session recap

This final edition of the 2022 Greater OKC Chamber Business Advocate encompasses major actions that occurred on Chamber priority issues.

By Mark VanLandingham

Economy / June 6, 2022

Recent EDA visit a chance to showcase OKC’s bioscience cluster for potential grant

Oklahoma City recently got a quick visit from a high-ranking EDA official on mission to find out more about a regional plan to expand the region’s bioscience industry. The visit was made in response to a $500,000 planning grant the EDA awarded OKC last fall as part of its Build Back Better Regional Challenge grant competition.

By Chamber Staff

Policy / June 3, 2022

Chamber pleased with results of 2022 legislative session

The 2022 Regular Session of the Oklahoma Legislature has officially ended, and officials with the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber indicated state lawmakers did an outstanding job looking out for the business community.

By Chamber pleased with results of 2022 legislative session

Lifestyle / June 2, 2022

Oklahoma City-County Health Department to offer free mammograms

The Oklahoma City-County Health Department, in partnership with OU Health, the Stephenson Cancer Center, and The Market at Eastpoint has teamed up to provide free mammograms on Friday, June 3rd, and Friday, June 10th.

By Staff Reports

Events / May 6, 2022

Still time to register for Chamber’s State of Health event slated for May 13

The Greater Oklahoma City Chamber’s annual State of Health event is about a week away, but that does not mean you won’t be able to attend this informative, worthwhile event. Tickets are still available.

By Chamber Staff

Events / April 22, 2022

State of Health keynote to address changes to consumer health engagement

Editor's note 5-10-22: Stephanie Wierwille, SVP, Integrated Marketing at Revive, is now set to keynote State of Health and will be presenting "Joe Public 2030: Five Potent Predictions Reshaping How Consumers Engage Healthcare."

By Erick Perry

Development / April 21, 2022

Health care construction continues to surge around OKC metro

Driving around Oklahoma City the last couple of years, you may have noticed new health care facilities popping up throughout the metro.

By Chamber Staff

Member News / April 13, 2022

988 call center implementation on schedule, vendor selected

Oklahoma is gearing up for the arrival of the 988 Mental Health Lifeline this summer and has selected a vendor to operate the statewide call center, which will eventually house 31 new positions.

By Staff Reports