Pratt & Whitney invests heavily in OKC

Pratt & Whitney announced its plans for a $255 million investment into developing a new Oklahoma City facility.

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Innovation Investment

OKC awarded $35-million from EDA to help bolster region's burgeoning biotech cluster. Six core projects will receive investments.

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No. 3 Lowest Cost of Doing Business

Oklahoma City now has the third lowest business costs among major metros in the U.S. according to Moody's.

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Impressive Growth

According to the 2020 Census, Oklahoma City is one of only 14 cities in the U.S. to add more than 100,000 new citizens in the past decade.

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Art in OKC

Bold, experimental, collaborative and fearless, our modern-day artists are very much in the tradition of the early settlers of our city, and the indigenous peoples who have called Oklahoma home for centuries before that.

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Key Industries

The Greater Oklahoma City area was settled at the shot of a gun at the famous Land Run of 1889, bringing thousands of homesteaders from around the world to stake their claim to acres of opportunity. That same entrepreneurial spirit is embedded in our state and in the character of our people.

This spirit of growth combined with our ability to successfully collaborate on issues of importance has fostered economic diversification and steady and sustainable growth. This can best be seen in our major industry clusters:

Recent News

OKC City Council backs hosting Canoe Slalom, Softball for LA28 Olympics

Chamber Staff // Thursday, April 24, 2025

The Oklahoma City Council unanimously approved a resolution supporting the city’s role in hosting Canoe Slalom and Softball during the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles.

Will Rogers International Airport to offer nonstop flights to Cancun this winter

Chamber Staff // Tuesday, April 22, 2025

Oklahoma City’s Will Rogers International Airport (WRIA) announced nonstop service to Cancún, Mexico, offered by American Airlines beginning Nov. 8, 2025.

OKC receives highest possible bond ratings for 17 years in a row

Chamber Staff // Wednesday, April 16, 2025

Moody’s Investors Service and S&P Global reaffirmed the City of Oklahoma City’s highest possible bond ratings, citing strong financial management and stability.

Will Rogers International Airport adds nonstop flights to Seattle and Atlanta this summer

Chamber Staff // Wednesday, April 9, 2025

Travelers flying out of Will Rogers International Airport will have more nonstop options this summer, with Alaska Airlines and Frontier Airlines expanding their services.

Oklahoma ranks among top states for inbound migration, drawing young professionals and retirees

Chamber Staff // Tuesday, April 1, 2025

Oklahoma is attracting thousands of new residents each year, drawn by its affordable housing, job opportunities, and quality of life. In 2023 alone, more than 25,000 people moved to the state, according to a recent migration study by StorageCafe using the latest U.S. Census data. This steady influx placed Oklahoma among the top 10 states for net migration.

NBA star Russell Westbrook adds pharmaceutical startup to growing investments in OKC

Steve Lackmeyer // Tuesday, April 1, 2025

NBA star Russell Westbrook, already an investor in a sports and entertainment business being built up by Christian Kanady, is now part of a fund backing the pharmaceutical startup Wheeler Bio. 

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

Lauren King // Thursday, March 27, 2025

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.

Student-led 2025 National Medical Device Make-a-Thon thrives with support from LSOK and Greater OKC Chamber

Lynzee Misseldine // Monday, March 17, 2025

The beginning of March marked the seventh annual National Medical Device Make-a-Thon, hosted by the University of Oklahoma (OU) this year. The event brought together 27 teams of college students from 11 different schools across the country, who competed to design and present medical device solutions to real-world challenges.

OKC’s Long Wave to support U.S. Navy’s TACAMO program

Lauren King // Friday, March 14, 2025

Long Wave Inc., an Oklahoma City-based defense contractor, has been selected as a subcontractor for Northrop Grumman Systems Corp.’s $3.5 billion contract supporting the U.S. Navy’s TACAMO Recapitalization Program.

Oklahoma ranks No. 1 in Fortune 500 profit per employee, surpassing Texas, California

Chamber Staff // Thursday, March 13, 2025

Oklahoma leads the nation in profit per employee among Fortune 500 companies, according to a DoFollow report using data from the 2024 Fortune 500 rankings.

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A River's Rise

In many ways, the story of the Oklahoma River and the modern-day renaissance of Oklahoma City go hand-in-hand. The river and Oklahoma City had many ups and downs during their first century before the original MAPS program jump started an unprecedented rebirth for both. You can read more about the rise of the Oklahoma River here.

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Greater Oklahoma City

The most livable community in the U.S. and a Top 10 coolest city with lowest cost of livingThe easiest place in North America to do business and a the No. 1 place for startups to expand. 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. There is a reason Oklahoma City was one of just 14 cities in the U.S. to gain more than 100,000 new residents over the last decade. In Greater Oklahoma City, we understand that partnership among business, government, EDOs and civic leaders is integral to our success. 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; and to the regional economic development partnership that is here to help you create success.

Meet our region

The cost of living and residential real estate pricing in the OKC area were significantly lower than in other cities being considered as potential locations... Employees who have moved here from California, Arizona and Colorado have mentioned the lower cost of living, lack of traffic congestion, Bricktown, good schools, and friendly people as reasons they are very happy with their decision.
Neal Krueger, President and CEO of AAA Oklahoma/South Dakota
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This wasn't just an economic development initiative. This was a joining of a corporation with real people and a real community and a real sense of partnership.
Brenda Hudson, Director of SMB Services for Dell Inc.
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This was the most unique thing I have ever been involved in, in my 32 years of Air Force service. I have never dealt with a Chamber like this before. They were so aggressive and responsive. They were going to make it happen. You sensed it. It was extremely rewarding for me to be able to deal with people of that caliber.
Debra Walker Tune, former Department of Defense Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Logistics
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We found the city and the state to be flexible and easy to work with in helping us understand and maximize the financial incentives for locating the [AAA] center here in OKC.
Neal Krueger, President and CEO of AAA Oklahoma/South Dakota
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Our diverse properties and sites offer variety and solutions that bring you the environment, access and employment base you seek.

Finding the perfect real estate option for your relocation or expansion is easy to do in Greater Oklahoma City. With a combination of affordability, availability and flexibility there is an option that meets your needs. The region boasts numerous Certified Site and Site Ready locations, ample greenfield sites, and unique brownfield redevelopment sites.

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Top Resources

You have a lot to consider as you prepare to relocate or expand to Oklahoma City. We offer the following information to help you explore your opportunities. View all of our resources.

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