The Greater Oklahoma City Chamber has prioritized education as a focus in its 2024 Strategic Plan, with Rhonda Baker stepping in as the new Director of Education. This initiative aims to tackle the complexities of the education initiative.
The Oklahoma City Council approved plans for a new $18.9 million, 35,575-square-foot Diversion Hub facility located on a 2.59-acre plot on Linwood Blvd. between N. Western Ave. and N. Klein Ave. The facility is a project incorporated in Oklahoma City’s MAPS 4 Implementation Plan. The new facility will relieve a large amount of pressure from the Oklahoma County Jail, further enhancing the criminal justice system in Oklahoma City. The facility will also provide ample space for the organization and community partners to connect clients to resources and programming outside of the Diversion Hub.
Held every two years, the Farnborough International Airshow is a pivotal event for the aerospace, aviation and defense industries, offering a unique platform for networking and industry discussions. Since 1948, the Airshow has drawn over 1,500 exhibitors and 80,000 visitors to its expansive 100,000 square meters of exhibition space, showcasing more than 87 different commercial and military aircraft along with dynamic flying displays.
Have you ever thought about how your core values as a leader affect your team? Every decision and action you take stems from these values, influencing how people at work behave, how engaged they are, and how well they work together.
As a manager, you know that keeping a remote team productive and engaged isn't easy. In the past, you could simply walk over to someone's desk or call a quick meeting to keep things running smoothly.
When you're leading a team, giving and receiving feedback is crucial for improving team performance and driving business growth.
The Real Deal Collective is a six-month executive growth program that fosters collaboration and innovation to grow businesses. Created and conducted by program instructor Gene Hopper and financial strategy expert Sherry Dale, the program provides education, access to capital, business planning and an influential network of resources to directly address barriers where businesses typically get stuck.
The Chamber is supporting an effort to increase the City’s hotel tax to provide more funds for the promotion of Oklahoma City as a visitor destination. The Oklahoma City Council is set to vote on the proposal May 21.
