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Economy / May 19, 2022

Onward OKC compact leveraging combined resources of five OKC-area tech centers

Canadian Valley, Francis Tuttle, Metro Tech, Mid-Del and Moore Norman technology centers began working with the Chamber and each other to get to the root of the problem of why businesses were finding it difficult to access training and services. Most importantly, the schools wanted to find a way to better serve their customers.

By Chamber Staff
Events / May 16, 2022

InternOKC will benefit interns, businesses

Students attending the Chamber’s summer internship program, InternOKC, will have an opportunity to receive sage advice and training from a lineup of accomplished business professionals. Started in 2006, InternOKC is a way for students to discover the benefits of living and working in Greater Oklahoma City, while fostering peer networking and providing resources to help interns transition from college student to young professional.

By Chamber Staff
Inside OKC / May 9, 2022

Kimberly Banz named OKCPS District Teacher of the Year

The Oklahoma City Public Schools Foundation and Oklahoma City Public Schools (OKCPS) have named Kimberly Banz as the Oklahoma City Public Schools District Teacher of the Year. The winner was announced during the Stars of Education virtual event May 5.

By Staff Reports
Events / April 18, 2022

InternOKC to return as in-person event this summer

One way the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber has helped Oklahoma City business and industry develop their interns is through its annual InternOKC program. Created in 2006 to recruit and retain young talent in Oklahoma City, InternOKC provides soft skills enhancement and professional development opportunities to the region’s young professionals, qualities most employers deem indispensable.

By Chamber Staff
VeloCity Q&A / December 14, 2021
Tony Aizenman
CEO,
Pepetools
I started in 2010 and built the factory here from scratch... We probably ship to between 40 and 50 different countries in the world from Oklahoma City.
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