Greater OKC

Greater Oklahoma City - A Better Living, A Better Life The #1 most affordable city in America, and a Top 5 fastest-growing city. A Top 10 job growth ranking.

The lowest business costs among large metros in the country. A Top 25 Best Performing City. A Top Ten Metro for Doing Business and one of the best places for young adults to thrive. The list of reasons you should locate your business in Oklahoma City is growing - almost as quickly as the list of reasons why people love living here. In Greater Oklahoma City, we understand that partnership among bus

iness, government, EDOs and civic leaders is integral to our success. Our low costs, diverse economy and business-friendly environment have kept the economic doldrums at bay, and provided value, stability and profitability to our companies – and now we’re poised to do even more. Due to the incredible return on investment potential both currently being leveraged and available to new projects, "OKC" is breaking through on the international scene. Let us introduce you to the thriving 10-county region that is greater Oklahoma City: a city that has rediscovered its strengths - and redefined itself for the future.

06/03/2026

Congratulations to the first graduating cohort of OKC FAME!

These five graduates are helping shape the future of Oklahoma City's advanced manufacturing workforce through a unique employer-driven program that combines classroom learning with paid, hands-on experience.

As OKC FAME continues to grow, it is strengthening the region's talent pipeline, supporting workforce development and helping employers meet the demand for skilled workers.

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The first cohort of students from the OKC Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education (FAME) has officially graduated, marking a major milestone for a workforce initiative led locally by the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber.

05/14/2026

Oklahoma City’s momentum is gaining national attention. Greater Oklahoma City Chamber President and CEO Christy Gillenwater recently joined two economic development podcasts to discuss how MAPS investments, workforce growth and quality-of-life projects continue to shape the region’s future. From the LA28 Olympic Games to aerospace and defense growth, OKC’s story is reaching audiences across the country.

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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.

05/07/2026

Kathairos Solutions has established its U.S. headquarters in Oklahoma City, strengthening the region’s position as a hub for energy innovation. The clean technology company is scaling its methane reduction solutions across North America while growing its presence in the heart of the nation’s energy sector.

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A Canadian clean technology company has established its U.S. headquarters in Oklahoma City, reinforcing the region’s role as a hub for energy innovation as the industry continues to evolve.

04/30/2026

As Oklahoma City continues to grow, so does the need for a strong and skilled workforce. The Greater Oklahoma City Chamber is partnering with CivicLab to develop a five-year roadmap that aligns education and workforce systems, strengthens career pathways and supports long-term regional success.

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The Greater Oklahoma City Chamber has officially launched a new effort to better align education and workforce systems across the region, partnering with CivicLab to develop a five-year strategic plan focused on strengthening the talent pipeline.

04/20/2026

Oklahoma continues to demonstrate strong housing affordability, ranking among the top states with the shortest time to save for a home. At 10.7 years on average, the state remains well below the national benchmark and competitive across the region.

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As housing affordability continues to shift across the country, the time it takes to save for a home has become a clearer indicator of how accessible homeownership really is for the average American.

04/13/2026

Oklahoma continues to gain ground as a top destination for growth. A No. 9 national ranking for inbound migration highlights the state’s momentum, fueled by lower costs, job opportunities and ongoing investment across the Oklahoma City region.

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Oklahoma is gaining momentum as more Americans relocate to lower-cost, high-growth regions.

04/06/2026

A new chapter in international trade is taking shape in Oklahoma City. A collaboration agreement between Taipei’s Importers & Exporters Association and the Greater OKC Chamber will establish a direct business liaison and support the launch of an Oklahoma-Taiwan Regional Trade Office.

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Representatives from the Importers & Exporters Association of Taipei and the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce signed a collaboration agreement at the chamber office on Monday.

04/03/2026

Life Science Oklahoma is strengthening the state’s bioscience ecosystem through collaboration, innovation and measurable impact.

With growing membership, national engagement and more than $2.7 million in cost savings for companies, LSOK is helping advance research, support startups and elevate Oklahoma’s life science industry.

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Life Science Oklahoma (LSOK) is seeing growing engagement across the state’s bioscience community, with increased membership, new partnerships and national visibility helping position Oklahoma as an emerging hub for life science innovation.

04/02/2026

Oklahoma City leaders broke ground on the future Continental Coliseum, marking a major milestone for downtown and the region’s economic growth.

Set to open in 2028, the new arena will serve as the home of the Thunder and a premier destination for concerts, sporting events and large-scale gatherings, reinforcing the city’s national profile and long-term momentum.

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Oklahoma City leaders officially broke ground on the city’s new downtown arena, marking a major milestone in a project expected to shape the region’s economic momentum, national visibility and long-term quality of life.

03/19/2026

The $170 million U.S. Senator James Inhofe Interchange is now complete, a collaborative effort of federal, state and local partners. The project improves traffic flow, supports Tinker Air Force Base and honors the late senator’s commitment to Oklahoma’s infrastructure.

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Federal, state and local leaders gathered March 11 to mark the completion of the U.S. Senator James Inhofe Interchange at Interstate 40 and Douglas Boulevard, a major transportation investment aimed at improving mobility and supporting continued economic

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