LEADERSHIP NOTES
STRATEGIC PLAN SETS DIRECTION FOR OKLAHOMA CITY’S GROWTH Your Chamber has been working closely with the City of Oklahoma City and Alliance for Economic Development of OKC to create an economic development strategic plan for our community. Our work began with a deep dive into the data, comparing progress with peer and aspirant cities. That research was followed by engagement – first at our Leadership Summit last fall, where more than 100 Chamber members worked together to identify our most pressing concerns and possible solutions. Next, focus groups and surveys allowed input from over 370 people, which was compared to best practices nationally. Throughout the process, we had a dynamic steering committee of community leaders giving guidance and input throughout. In April, we reconvened our Leadership Summit to introduce the key pillars of the plan: Quality of Place, Economic Growth, Education, Marketing and Storytelling, and Civic Engagement. These pillars were identified to maximize our current advantages and opportunities for growth. The community plan will require efforts from the city, the Alliance, the Chamber and many partners to realize its full potential. As we finalize components, one important outcome will be during our next Forward Oklahoma City program. Beginning next year, this effort will include activities in each of the five pillars, marrying vision with the potential to advance our region and building on past successes while elevating new opportunities for the future. As we embark on this process, this is a moment to suit up and be a part of Oklahoma City’s next phase of growth and development. Our team is strong and ready to take this next step – together. Thank you for your continued dedication to OKC and the region! CONTENTS 17 State of the Aerospace 11 City unveils three projects funded by Better Streets, Safer City bond program 14 Rankings Roundup 17 Oklahoma City Ranks #2 for Best Metro for Small Businesses Nationwide
CHRISTY GILLENWATER President & CEO
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