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May Forum explores concerns surrounding State Question 832
5+ hour, 25+ min ago (78+ words) By Chamber Staff / Policy / May 18, 2026 Business leaders, economistsand policy experts gathered at the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber's May Forum to discuss State Question 832 and the potential impacts of raising Oklahoma's minimum wage. As part of the event, attendees also viewed…...
OKC Velo City | Republican gubernatorial, attorney general candidates address business community at Chamber event
2+ day, 19+ hour ago (109+ words) By Chamber Staff / Policy / May 15, 2026 Mazzei centered much of his remarks on tax reform, literacyand economic growth, advocating for a phased elimination of the state income tax andadditionalinvestment in workforce training and career technology programs." The conversation gave Chamber members…...
OKC Velo City | From donated blood to biotech: Cyto Growth Solutions launches in OKC
3+ day, 19+ hour ago (423+ words) By Lynzee Misseldine / Economy / May 14, 2026 Cyto Growth Solutions is bringing a new kind of biotech innovation to Oklahoma City, one rooted in an unlikely place: donated blood. Launched as an initiative of Our Blood Institute, Cyto Growth Solutions develops specialized…...
Leadership Notes: A balanced approach to wage growth
4+ day, 20+ hour ago (309+ words) By Christy Gillenwater / Policy / May 13, 2026 Oklahoma City's continued growth has been shaped by thoughtful decisions, steady investment and a commitment to building a competitive and resilient economy. As our region evolves, so do conversations around how we support workers, businesses…...
OKC sees first decline in homelessness since 2022
1+ week, 5+ hour ago (310+ words) By Chamber Staff / Inside OKC / May 11, 2026 Oklahoma City recorded a slight decrease in homelessness in 2026, marking the first year-over-year decline the community has seen since 2022, according to newly released data from the annual Point-in-Time (PIT) Count. The 2026 count recorded 1, 867 people…...
Oklahoma City University to house Olympic athletes during 2028 Games
2+ week, 4+ day ago (272+ words) By Chamber Staff / Development / April 29, 2026 More than 170 Olympic athletes will call Oklahoma City University home for two weeks as Oklahoma City stages the canoe slalom and softball competitions during the 2028 Summer Olympics." "We look forward to creating the best Olympic…...
Paycom Center named finalist for ACM Arena of the Year
1+ week, 3+ day ago (291+ words) By Chamber Staff / Economy / May 8, 2026 Paycom Center has been named a finalist for Arena of the Year by the Academy of Country Music, a recognition that reinforces Oklahoma City's growing position as a top-tier destination for major touring acts and…...
How the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber is unifying the region's brand
1+ week, 4+ day ago (339+ words) By Chamber Staff / Development / May 7, 2026 City Nation Place Americas is an annual conference that brings together leaders in tourism, economic development and place branding from across the United States and Canada. At this year's event, Greater Oklahoma City Chamber President…...
Minimum wage proposal raises questions about pace, structure and long-term impact
1+ week, 5+ day ago (717+ words) By Chamber Staff / Policy / May 6, 2026 Oklahoma voters will consider State Question 832 at a statewide election on June 16, 2026, reopening a broader conversation about wages, affordability and long-term economic growth. The measure would amend the Oklahoma Minimum Wage Act to gradually raise…...
Christy Gillenwater shares OKC's growth story on national podcasts
1+ week, 6+ day ago (322+ words) By Chamber Staff / Economy / May 5, 2026 Oklahoma City's growth story is getting national attention as Christy Gillenwater recently joined two economic development-focused podcasts to discuss how the region built its momentum and where it is headed next. Gillenwater joined Dane Carlson…...