On April 19, 1995, a devastating act of domestic terrorism shook Oklahoma City to its core. A bomb exploded at the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building, killing 168 people and injuring hundreds more. The emotional toll was immeasurable, and the physical destruction was widespread. For a time, the future of downtown OKC stood in uncertainty.
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.
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.
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.
To help manufacturers in the Greater Oklahoma City region secure the talent needed to grow and maintain a national presence, the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber helped launch Oklahoma’s first chapter of the Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education (FAME) program.
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.
When you're leading a team, giving and receiving feedback is crucial for improving team performance and driving business growth.
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.
