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Wheeler Bio secures $35 million in oversubscribed Series A-1 round to accelerate growth, expand drug development and boost biomanufacturing capabilities

Wheeler Bio announced its successful completion of an oversubscribed Series A-1 financing round, meaning the Oklahoma City-based company attracted more investor interest and funding offers than initially sought, a strong indicator of confidence in the company’s growth and potential. The $35 million round was led by Alloy Therapeutics and Echo Investment Capital (Echo), with additional participation from Mitsubishi Corp. (Americas), Germin8 Ventures and Russell Westbrook Enterprises.

By Lauren King
Member News / February 11, 2025

Anheuser-Busch’s MCC OKC Lid Plant: 38 years of lid production and innovation

For more than 38 years, Anheuser-Busch’s Metal Container Corporation Oklahoma City Lid Plant (MCC OKC) has produced aluminum lids for the beverage industry with a simple dream: "World Class Performance." Located in the heart of Oklahoma City, the plant typically produces more than 40 million lids a day, or 13 billion annually.

By Chamber Staff
Inside OKC / December 27, 2024

The Chamber visits Atlanta for its annual InterCity Visit

Each year, the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber organizes the InterCity Visit benchmarking trip to assess the city's progress compared to competing markets. This trip offers business and community leaders the chance to explore the assets and opportunities of other regions.

By Chamber Staff
Inside OKC / October 14, 2024

Leadership Notes: Businesses can help shape a stronger OKC

In this month's Leadership Notes, Chamber President and CEO Christy Gillenwater emphasizes the crucial role businesses play in encouraging voter participation, stressing that a more engaged electorate leads to better outcomes for both the community and the economy.

By Christy Gillenwater
Policy / March 21, 2024

Oklahoma launches inaugural Aerospace Week, April 1-7

The Oklahoma City Innovation District, in collaboration with The Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics, is launching the state's first annual Aerospace Week. It will take place April 1-7 and will have events for all ages.

By Tony Nguyen
VeloCity Q&A / December 11, 2018
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