Visit OKC honors the people behind the city’s tourism momentum
The people powering Oklahoma City’s visitor economy took center stage in early May as named its 2026 Hometown Heroes during an awards ceremony at The Jones Assembly.
The people powering Oklahoma City’s visitor economy took center stage in early May as named its 2026 Hometown Heroes during an awards ceremony at The Jones Assembly.
Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial start of summer, and if you’re looking for things to do, Visit OKC has you covered. The organization has released a dedicated Memorial Day weekend guide, highlighting top events, attractions and ways to explore the city during one of its busiest weekends of the year. From annual favorites like the Paseo Arts Festival to Western experiences at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, the guide offers a quick way to plan your long weekend.
Each year, the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber joins thousands of developers, retailers and industry leaders at ICSC Las Vegas, hosted by the Innovating Commerce Serving Communities (ICSC), one of the largest retail real estate conferences in the country.
Business leaders, economists and 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.
Republican candidates for governor and attorney general outlined their priorities for Oklahoma’s future during a Greater Oklahoma City Chamber candidate conversation held May 13, with discussions focused on education, economic development, public safety, healthcare and government accountability.
CytoGrowth Solutions is bringing a new kind of biotech innovation to Oklahoma City, one rooted in an unlikely place: donated blood.
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 and long-term economic opportunity.
Clay Bennett
President, Dorchester Capital
"I think that pioneering spirit of Oklahoma is as alive today as it’s ever been. If you want to do something, go do it. You can do it, and you’ll be helped along the way by good people. I can’t think of a better place in the country to set up shop and get going."