Oklahoma has long faced challenges in maintaining and upgrading its transportation infrastructure. However, two decades ago, the Legislature had the vision to create the Oklahoma Department of Transportation’s Eight-Year Plan, which marked the beginning of a shift toward adequately funding a safer, more efficient transportation system across the state.
In 2024, Oklahoma City saw significant advancements in advocacy across key sectors, including tourism funding, government relations and education reform, positioning the city for continued growth.
The Oklahoma County Criminal Justice Advisory Council (CJAC) marked significant progress as it completed its sixth fiscal year on June 30, 2024.
As the 2025 legislative session unfolds, the Chamber's Senior Vice President of Government & Community Relations Mike Jackson shares his insights on key priorities for Oklahoma’s future. In this Q&A, Jackson discusses several legislative initiatives, such as ensuring the state's economic development programs stay competitive, fostering innovation through research partnerships, improving educational outcomes and more. Jackson's responses highlight a commitment to shaping a prosperous, forward-thinking Oklahoma through strategic legislative action.
The Chamber’s board of directors recently adopted a comprehensive set of public policy priorities for the 2025 legislative session, which are crucial to creating a strong future for Oklahoma businesses
In this month’s Leadership Notes, Chamber President and CEO Christy Gillenwater outlines the Chamber’s 2025 Public Policy Priorities
Members of the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber will get the opportunity to hear from several key legislative leaders during the Chamber’s annual Legislative Kickoff scheduled for Wednesday, January 22, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum.
The Greater Oklahoma City Chamber's annual State of the Economy event featured a panel of distinguished economists and business leaders who discussed the state’s economic outlook, workforce development and fiscal policies under the incoming leadership of President-elect Donald Trump.
