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Development / October 7, 2025

Partnerships build pathways for OKC’s future workforce

Oklahoma City Public Schools (OKCPS) and Metro Technology Centers marked the opening of the new Aviation Center at Southeast High School with a ribbon cutting earlier this month. The center is among the first “flex spaces” funded through the $1 billion OKCPS bond package approved by voters in 2022.

By Chamber Staff
Economy / October 2, 2025

Oklahoma’s biotech sector takes the spotlight during commission Roadshow

Oklahoma’s biotech sector took center stage when the National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology (NSCEB) brought its national Roadshow tour to Oklahoma City. This event, in partnership with the Oklahoma Department of Commerce and Life Sciences Oklahoma highlighted the dynamic and growing bioeconomy in the region.

By Lynzee Misseldine
Events / October 1, 2025

Business leaders to gather for October Chamber Forum

The Greater Oklahoma City Chamber will host its next Chamber Forum on Tuesday, Oct. 8, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Petroleum Club in downtown OKC. The discussion will focus on OKC Bond 25, a $2.7 billion general obligation bond proposal that OKC voters will consider on Tuesday, Oct. 14.

By Lauren King
Events / September 29, 2025

Microsoft leader to headline Life Science Oklahoma’s inaugural Catalyst event

Life Science Oklahoma (LSOK) will host its inaugural Catalyst event, Rethinking Healthcare with Microsoft’s Kathy VanEnkevort, on Friday, Oct. 3, at Innovation Hall in Oklahoma City. The program is designed to bring national thought leadership to Oklahoma’s life sciences community by highlighting the intersection of innovation, artificial intelligence (AI) and the future of healthcare.

By Lynzee Misseldine
VeloCity profile / August 28, 2020
Dirk Spiers
Founder & President,
Spiers New Technologies
The OKC Chamber has been absolutely terrific for us; very, very helpful and always on our side. I’m grateful for that.
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