Development

OKC opens new OG&E Coliseum at OKC Fairgrounds

Oklahoma City celebrated the opening of the new OG&E Coliseum at the OKC Fairgrounds with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and remarks from key leaders involved in the project.

By Lauren King

Economy / June 9, 2025

OKC ranks fifth lowest in cost of living among U.S. urban areas

The Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) has released its Quarter 1 2025 Cost of Living Index. Among the 251 urban areas surveyed, the after-tax cost for a professional or managerial lifestyle ranged from more than twice the national average in New York (Manhattan) to more than 20% below the national average in Harlingen, Texas.

By Chamber Staff

Inside OKC / June 9, 2025

Leadership Notes: OKC shines on the national stage

In this month’s Leadership Notes, Chamber President and CEO Christy Gillenwater highlights how OKC is earning national attention—from the Women’s College World Series to the Thunder’s NBA Playoff run—and what that visibility means for the region.

By Christy Gillenwater

Inside OKC / June 5, 2025

Eight high-growth startups selected for gener8tor OKC Investment Accelerator

Eight high-growth startups from across the country have been selected for the gener8tor Oklahoma City Investment Accelerator, each eligible to receive a $100,000 investment as part of a 12-week, mentorship-driven program.

By Lauren King

Economy / June 3, 2025

OKC ranks No. 1 for the lowest unemployment among large metros

Oklahoma City ranked No. 1 lowest unemployment rate in April among the 56 U.S. metropolitan areas with a population of over 1 million, signaling strength in the local economy. The metro’s 2.3% unemployment rate was down from 3.0% in March.

By Chamber Staff

Inside OKC / May 30, 2025

Oklahoma ranked as the fourth easiest state to save money

Oklahoma ranked as the No. 4 easiest state in the country to save money, according to a new Bankrate study that looked at financial conditions across all 50 states.

By Chamber Staff

Economy / May 28, 2025

OKC’s aviation powerhouse: Inside the Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center

Since 1957, the Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center (MMAC) has quietly anchored Oklahoma City at the center of the nation’s aviation system. Named after Sen. Mike Monroney, who helped pass the Federal Aviation Act, the center supports the safety of the National Airspace System (NAS)—a complex network that stretches from the skies to the ground—from traffic control to navigation and training.

By Lauren King

Policy / May 27, 2025

Leadership Notes: Policies in D.C. shape OKC’s future

In this month’s Leadership Notes, Chamber President and CEO Christy Gillenwater shares insights from the Chamber’s recent visit to Washington, D.C., highlighting key conversations and advocacy efforts on behalf of the region.

By Christy Gillenwater

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