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FUTURE-FOCUSED STRATEGIC INITIATIVES THE FOCUS OF CHAMBER’S STATE OF THE REGION EVENT

• Darrell Davis, Mayor of Edmond • Matt Dukes, Mayor of Midwest City • Larry Heikkila, Mayor of Norman • Shelli Selby, Mayor of Yukon

A second panel will discuss the impact of working together on workforce and infrastructure to ensure we are forward-thinking with our economic development. The panel includes: • Chris Browning, utilities director for the City of Oklahoma City and general manager of Oklahoma City Water Utilities Trust • Jason Ferbrache, assistant city manager of Oklahoma City and director of EMBARK • Brian Ruttman, superintendent of Moore Norman Technology Center Individual tickets are $60 for Chamber members and $75 for nonmembers. To register or learn more, visit okcchamber.com/region. Sponsor tables of eight with additional recognition are available for $1,600. Contact Suzette Ellison Jordan at sellison@okcchamber.com for table sponsor inquiries. Special thanks to Presenting Sponsor Simmons Bank. employment, utilities and more. You’ll also find a digital version of the new welcome guide. Looking for exciting weekend activities or ways to get involved in the community? A Better Life can assist you in those endeavors as well. Our Better Life blog and weekly newsletter are your gateways to insider information about Oklahoma City’s finest attractions, upcoming events, volunteer opportunities and much more. Join us at ABetterLifeOKC.com/blog to sign up for weekly email alerts, ensuring you’re always in the know about the latest and greatest ways to connect with your community.

The Greater Oklahoma City Chamber will host a new event, State of the Region, on Thursday, Sept. 28, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum. The event will highlight the progress and development happening across central Oklahoma. Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt will moderate a panel discussion with the mayors of our region’s largest cities. They’ll discuss the strategic initiatives building central Oklahoma and the opportunities that can continue our growth. Joining Mayor Holt is: THE 2023 OKLAHOMA CITY WELCOME GUIDE: YOUR ULTIMATE RECRUITMENT RESOURCE The secret is out - Oklahoma City is a fantastic place to call home. We are one of the fastest-growing big cities in the nation because people can’t help falling in love with this land of opportunity. By offering an abundance of career options, a remarkably low cost of living and an exceptional quality of life, dreams become reality in Oklahoma City. Within the pages of the 2023 Oklahoma City Official Welcome Guide, you’ll find a snapshot of the allure that’s captivated people across the country. While the guide serves as an indispensable starting point for new residents, it’s impossible to encapsulate it all within those pages. That’s where ABetterLifeOKC.com steps in. Our comprehensive relocation website serves as your up- to-date source for information on housing, education,

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