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7 Full house expected at Chamber’s State of the City event July 20 11 Campaign encourages OKC-area residents to ‘shop small’ this summer 12 Retail development still surging throughout OKC 14 Oklahoma City opens first new recreation center in 40 years

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OKLAHOMA BIO IS BIG AT BOSTON CONVENTION

Connections made at the Biotechnology Innovation Organization’s (BIO) annual convention could spark a new wave of industry growth in Oklahoma City. A contingent of more than 40 people from Oklahoma’s bioscience and life sciences community attended the convention in Boston last month. BIO 2023 attracted almost 20,000 people engaged in bioscience-related work. “We want to do two things [by attending BIO]: Put the Oklahoma City bioscience brand out there on a national and international stage, but also, provide a presence for Oklahoma companies that have a presence in the space to allow them a platform to do business and build relationships,” said Jeff Seymour, executive vice president of economic development for the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber, which helped lead the effort. Oklahoma has over 500 bioscience and life sciences- related businesses or organizations. Close to 20 public and private entities attended BIO 2023 as part of the Oklahoma BioScience Association’s delegation including Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation (OMRF). OMRF’s Innovations and Agreements Manager Dr. Hemangi Shah said their convention goal is to commercialize the life-changing technologies created within OMRF.

About 40 individuals from Oklahoma attended the annual BIO International Convention in Boston last month, including from left, Sandino Thompson, Kim Wilmes, Dr. Thomas Kupiec, Koey Keylon and Marcus Elwell.

“Every year, we attend BIO with the hopes of partnering with various biopharmaceutical companies, venture capitalists and other technology-oriented companies that may be interested in furthering our commercialization goals,” Shah said. In a span of four days, Shah said she and her OMRF colleague, Dr. Simanti Das, had two dozen meetings with companies from the U.S. and as far away as Australia, France, Ireland, South Korea and Japan. “Our next step is to follow up with those company representatives we met and send them the technology information they requested in those in-person meetings,” she said. “Even if they wanted to do collaborative work, we’re open to that. Anything that can help push the science at OMRF forward.” Koey Keylon was also part of Oklahoma’s contingent. As executive director of the Oklahoma City Innovation District’s Biomanufacturing Workforce Training Center, his aim was to network with Oklahoma’s in-state bio-

ecosystem partners and regional biotech companies to promote two things: • Awareness of the training center schedule to open this fall. • State and local government support for biomanufacturing growth. “Everyone was highly complimentary of the work, effort and planning that has gone into [the training center] project, further validating the need for more skills-based training capacities within the biotech industry,” Keylon said. Organizers hope to train at least 100 technicians within the first year of the center’s opening. The center is one of six projects aimed at rapidly expanding the region’s biotechnology cluster. All the projects are funded by a $35 million grant Oklahoma received as part of the EDA’s Build Back Better Regional Challenge initiative. Seymour said the EDA grant would produce more opportunities for the state to build a stronger bioscience

infrastructure as well as bump up the state’s existing profile and capabilities in the long term. “We’re really excited to be able to use the EDA funds to put a stamp on where we are headed.” he said.

“We’re really excited to be able to use the EDA funds to put a stamp on where we are headed.” - Jeff Seymour

A New Noninvasive Treatment for Essential Tremor OU Health is the first and only health system in Oklahoma to offer an incisionless treatment for patients with medical refractory essential tremor that can result in improvement in hand, head and body shaking as well as increased mobility through a same-day treatment. Called “Focused Ultrasound,” the new technology is for essential tremor patients who have not responded to medication, or who cannot take it. Focused ultrasound for essential tremor is an FDA-approved, non-invasive procedure that’s transforming patient care. The procedure uses ultrasound waves to target the specific areas of the brain responsible for tremors. Guided by MRI, the soundwaves pass safely through the skull and soft tissues to focus heat on only the targeted area, providing relief from symptoms. With no surgical cuts or permanent implants necessary, there is minimal to no risk of infection, and the treatment is often performed on an outpatient basis. Many patients can expect to resume normal activities within days.

OU Health is proud to be the first in Oklahoma to offer this revolutionary treatment.

OU Health Physicians — Neurosurgery Clinic 1000 N Lincoln Blvd, Suite 4000 Oklahoma City, OK 73104 (405) 271-4912

To make an appointment or for more information, visit us at OUHealth.com/EssentialTremor

SHOPPING SMALL HAS A BIG IMPACT ON LOCAL BUSINESSES Summer is in full swing in OKC! There is plenty to do and see and opportunities abound to support small businesses in the area. Businesses typically see a sales slump during the summer months. The dip is tougher on small local vendors who can’t weather the financial storm as well as national companies. According to the Small Business Administration small businesses account for 99 percent of ALL U.S. businesses. This month our “Stand Tall, Shop Small” campaign is back to remind people about the importance of supporting small, local businesses. Oklahoma City just wouldn’t be the same without Shop Good’s hand-printed t-shirts, Tin Lizzie’s unique gifts, or Neighborhood Jam’s made-from-scratch biscuits. What about Plenty Mercantile, Bricktown Brewery and Stella Nova? I could go on and on. These are just a few of the fantastic local businesses that help make Oklahoma City so wonderful and unique. You can help local business owners keep their momentum going by being intentional about where you’re spending your money. Seek out local vendors as much as possible. From banks, restaurants and boutiques to plumbing, dry cleaning and auto repair services, the list of local businesses is quite impressive. Think of the local shops or restaurants that you would really miss if they weren’t there and make a plan to stop by this month. Thank you for supporting small businesses in Oklahoma City! LEADERSHIP NOTES

CHRISTY GILLENWATER President & CEO

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“Oklahoma City named best-run top-50 city in America” VELOCITYOKC.COM/ CHRISTYSPICK

CALENDAR (Events are subject to change. Consult okcchamber.com/events for the most recent updates.) CALENDAR (Events are subject to change. Consult okcchamber.com/events for the most recent updates.) JULY 11 Inclusion at Work 3:30 to 5 p.m. Zoom JULY 19 -

Inclusion at Work series explores link between DEI and fair housing initiatives

The Chamber has partnered with the Urban League of Greater Oklahoma City to help businesses implement diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives that improve employee retention. Our Inclusion at Work series gives you the opportunity to learn from others who’ve had success implementing new practices at their organizations. This month we’re offering a webinar titled “Housing, Equal Opportunity and Workplace Inclusion: Urban

CANCE L ED Chamber Forum JULY 20

State of the City 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oklahoma City Convention Center

100 Mick Cornett Dr. okcchamber.com/soc AUGUST 9

TABITHA POPE

Solidarity and Renewal.” The insightful discussion will be led by Tabitha Pope, diversity, equity and inclusion officer at the Oklahoma City Housing Authority. The webinar is 3:30 to 5 p.m. Tuesday, July 11, via Zoom. It’s open to all Chamber members and would be especially helpful for those working in a DEI capacity. This session aims to explore the intersections of housing, equal opportunity and workplace inclusion. Pope will discuss the importance of housing equality, the consequences of housing discrimination and how workplace inclusion can contribute to promoting equal opportunity in housing. She will also provide an overview of the current landscape of housing disparities, including the challenges faced by marginalized groups while highlighting strategies and best practices to address these issues and create more equitable housing opportunities. Born and raised in Oklahoma, Pope earned a Bachelor of Science in psychology and a master's in religious education from Oklahoma City University. She has worked as a special education teacher in the historic town of Guthrie and served as the director of disability services at Southern Nazarene University. Pope is active in her community volunteering, serving, collaborating and speaking about the vital importance of DEI, faith and the need to build and foster community. To attend the Inclusion at Work meeting, email Maegan Dunn at mdunn@ okcchamber.com. Special thanks to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion benefactors American Fidelity Assurance Company and Devon Energy Corporation.

State of the Schools 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum 1700 NE 63rd St. okcchamber.com/schools AUGUST 16 Chamber Forum 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Petroleum Club 100 N Broadway, 35th Floor okcchamber.com/augustforum SEPTEMBER 12 Inclusion at Work 3:30 to 5 p.m. Zoom SEPTEMBER 20 Chamber Forum 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Petroleum Club 100 N Broadway, 34th Floor okcchamber.com/septemberforum SEPTEMBER 26 Chamber Connection 3 to 4:30 p.m. Credit Union House of Oklahoma 631 E Hill St.

Just two weeks remain until Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt takes the stage at the Oklahoma City Convention Center for his annual State of the City address on Thursday, July 20. All indications point to the convention center’s largest ballroom being filled to capacity with attendees expecting to hear about OKC’s continued successes. Attendees will leave inspired about Oklahoma City’s future development and opportunities as Mayor Holt provides an update and shares his thoughts on some of Oklahoma City’s key projects and initiatives. The accolades keep pouring in for Oklahoma City, proving it is indeed one of America’s best cities in which to live and work. In 2023 alone, Oklahoma City has garnered recognition from publications, organizations and news sites across the nation. In June, Oklahoma City was named No. 11 on WalletHub’s Best Run Cities FULL HOUSE EXPECTED AT CHAMBER’S STATE OF THE CITY EVENT JULY 20 The Greater Oklahoma City Chamber’s 2023 State of the Schools event will feature a keynote by Dr. Bryan Johnson, executive vice chancellor and chief strategy officer at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. The event will be held Wednesday, August 9, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum. Johnson has dedicated much of his career to public education, serving as a teacher, school administrator and district administrator. He most recently served as chief transformation officer at U.S. Xpress Enterprises, Inc., supporting the technology and management teams across the company. Johnson has extensive experience in workforce development, business strategy, change management and collaborative leadership. In his keynote, Johnson will discuss the importance of business engagement in all levels of education. The event will also feature a panel discussion on how higher education is changing and working together to provide more opportunities for upskilling and credentialing. Speaking on the panel will be: STATE OF THE SCHOOLS 2023

in America list and No. 8 on Home Bay’s Best Cities for Buying a Home list. Some of the other accolades bestowed on OKC thus far in 2023 include: • Named No. 1 by C2ER for having the lowest cost of living among all reporting cities with more than 500,000 in population. • Ranked No. 2 on Forbes Advisor’s list for the best cities for affordable family vacations in the U.S. • Named No. 9 on LendingTree’s list of metros with the lowest property tax. • Listed at No. 66 on the 2023 Best Cities in America report. • Rated No. 87 on the best local food cities in the world by Taste Atlas. To see the entire list of Oklahoma City’s recent accolades, visit the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber’s website and simply search “accolades.” Special thanks to Presenting Sponsor The Professional Basketball Club, LLC – Oklahoma City Thunder and Host Sponsor Express Employment Professionals. • Gayla Lutts, Ed.D., CEO and superintendent, Canadian Valley Technology Center • Scott Newman, president, Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City • Dr. Jeannie Webb, president, Rose State College Individual tickets are $60 for Chamber members and $85 for nonmembers. To register or learn more, visit okcchamber.com/schools. Sponsor tables of eight with additional recognition are available for $1,600. Contact Suzette Ellison Jordan at sellison@okcchamber.com for table sponsor inquiries. The Chamber and American Fidelity Assurance Company invite attendees to bring school supplies to the event, which will benefit the Boys and Girls Clubs of Oklahoma County. Supplies can also be dropped off at the Chamber office prior to the event. Special thanks to Presenting Sponsor University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center and Host Sponsor Cox Communications, and School Supply/Centerpiece Sponsor American Fidelity Assurance Company.

Renovations are underway this summer at nearly a dozen Oklahoma City schools. The upgrades are funded by the historic $955 million bond voters approved in November. The program includes the construction of two new high schools, along with expanding several middle and elementary schools. Other major projects include new cafeterias, auditoriums, gymnasiums, playgrounds, locker rooms and outdoor learning areas. The district is getting new buses, minivans, SUVs and other vehicles. Safety and security systems will be upgraded. Furniture, books, art supplies, musical instruments and other items that improve the learning experience are also part of the program.

TRANSFOR- MATIONAL CHANGE COMING TO OKLAHOMA CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

PROJECTS STARTING THIS SUMMER Arthur Elementary

NEW CONSTRUCTION Belle Isle High School

Buchanan Elementary

Cleveland Elementary

North Regional Stadium

Mark Twain Elementary

Ridgeview Elementary

Adelaide Lee Shidler Elementary School

Thelma Parks Elementary

Van Buren Elementary

Wheeler Capitol Hill Middle School

Outdoor Play Area

LEGEND

Track Field

Walking Trail

Half Court

Fencing

Shade Structure

Parking

*OKCPS policy will be followed when the time comes to name the new schools.

ARCHITECTS SELECTED FOR NEW JAIL, LOCATION STILL PENDING

would entail, Tardibono said. In addition, he said Rees Associates understands what CJAC was trying to accomplish with the new facility related to diversion programs and mental health treatment. “No one in Oklahoma has built a jail this size. It’s been quite a while since Tulsa built theirs. So, there is really no local expertise that can do a project of this size. It was pretty clear that the partnership of HOK and Rees would give us the local flavor that was critical, along with the national expertise that was necessary,” Tardibono said. The next step for the architects is to assist the oversight committee in selecting one of the 10 proposed sites for the new detention center. Some news outlets last month reported the oversight committee has targeted August as its deadline to recommend a site location. “August is a good goal because now we have the architects on board that can help run issues to ground. They will be able to say parcel A is better than parcel B for these reasons. Ultimately, the commissioners will have to decide the final location,” he said.

Rendering of the OK County Jail’s proposed minimum security area.

It’s been one year since Oklahoma County voters approved a $260 million bond to build a new county detention center. Since then, a citizen’s oversight committee has been selected and a pair of architects have been hired: HOK and Rees Associates. HOK has locations scattered across the globe with the detention center team based out of Dallas and Austin, while Rees Associates is a well-respected Oklahoma City-based firm. Timothy Tardibono, executive director for the county Criminal Justice Advisory Council, said the idea all along was to hire both a national and local architectural firm. “HOK has extensive experience building correctional facilities, which is a big plus because Oklahoma County did not have that experience when the current facility was built 30 years ago,” Tardibono said. “Rees has designed related buildings, like the Diversion Hub that is going to start soon for MAPS 4, as well as the ReMerge campus. So, they have experience in the justice space.” HOK had completed a study on the new jail a few years ago and understood the challenges the project Rendering of the OK County Jail’s proposed medium security area.

July is the slowest shopping month for small businesses. It’s for that reason the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber, through its “Stand Tall, Shop Small for OKC” campaign, is urging people to purchase from local small businesses as much as possible. “Supporting our local small businesses, especially during the summer months, is good for the entire city,” said Chamber CEO and President Christy Gillenwater. “I don’t think it’s a big secret that small businesses are the lifeblood of our community, creating most new jobs and providing crucial tax revenues that help keep our region thriving and growing. So, let’s all do our part and help provide a needed boost to our small businesses, not just in July but throughout the entire year.” Tammy Fate, the Chamber’s director of retail development and recruitment, said the “Stand Tall, Shop Small for OKC” campaign also provides extra visibility to local shops located throughout Oklahoma City’s many shopping districts. Whether it’s establishing a loyal, regular customer base from OKC residents or attracting vacationing guests, those small businesses continue to represent the heartbeat of our city. CAMPAIGN ENCOURAGES OKC-AREA RESIDENTS TO ‘SHOP SMALL’ THIS SUMMER

“When you think about those times you personally travel, it’s not the chain store that you remember the most. It’s that really cool coffee shop that you went to or a really neat experience you had in a quaint little [shopping] district. So, we really want to make sure we protect and capitalize on those areas which are unique and special to our market,” Fate said. The “Stand Tall, Shop Small for OKC” campaign coincides with a similar statewide campaign planned for the weekend of July 14-16. Developed by the Independent Shopkeepers Association, “Weekend of Local” is aimed at encouraging Oklahomans across the state to shop and spend money at their local shops and restaurants. More details about the Weekend of Local campaign can be found at weekendoflocal.com. The Chamber will promote its “Stand Tall, Shop Small for OKC” campaign and the various district activities on some of its social media accounts, such as Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram. People are encouraged to get downloadable social media assets, signage and more info on VelocityOKC, use the #ShopSmallForOKC hashtag, and to follow the districts’ social media accounts as well to keep up with their activities. A complete list of the districts, their top things to do and their attractions can be found on VisitOKC.

DC VISIT Our annual DC Visit included more than 50 executives from Chamber businesses. During the trip we heard from Sens. Markwayne Mullin and James Lankford along with Reps. Josh Brecheen, Frank Lucas and Kevin Hern. We also hosted a Capitol Hill reception with federal legislative, military and defense officials. The event gives Chamber members the opportunity to meet face-to- face with key decision-makers at the federal level.

Oklahoma City has seen an uptick in new retail businesses, thanks in large part to OKC’s location, its growing population and low cost of living. Developers are taking notice. “Retailers follow other retail success,” said Tammy Fate, director of retail development and recruitment at the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber. Over the past couple of years, several new retail developments have begun to pop up throughout the metro, stirring up interest from other outside companies and developers. Most recently, Andretti Indoor Kart Racing announced it will build a new 100,000-square- foot entertainment venue at The Half, a mixed-use development near Britton Road and the Broadway Extension. They will join other established retailers there such as Flix Brewhouse and Chicken N Pickle. A boutique hotel and apartments are also under construction. “Having something of this caliber with the entertainment component will really help draw other tenants to our market as well,” Fate said. Another retail development located immediately south of The Half will be starting soon, she added. Downtown continues to be a development hot spot thanks to the popularity of Scissortail Park, RETAIL DEVELOPMENT STILL SURGING THROUGHOUT OKC

Bricktown, Paycom Center and the new convention center. Sooner Investment plans to develop a 50-acre site south of Bricktown where the old Producer’s Cooperative cottonseed mill used to be. Phase one includes multifamily apartments and a parking structure. Some retail and restaurants will be part of the mix as well, Fate said. “Hopefully, that development will be started sometime next year.” Another project that has received some attention lately is the Boardwalk at Bricktown project at Lower Bricktown. The project consists of four towers — a Hyatt Dream Hotel and three residential towers, all between 24 to 26 stories in height. Several restaurants are also part of the mix, along with an “experiential retail concept” that will be new to the Oklahoma City market, Fate said. “[The Boardwalk at Bricktown project] is really going to add to the density of downtown, which is great for us because then we will be able to attract more things like a grocery store or a pharmacy. So having the right density and more clustering helps attract these types of services,” she said. Other key retail developments in OKC that are either planned or already under construction include: • OKANA Resort & Indoor Water Park – A Chickasaw Nation development located along the Oklahoma River adjacent to the First Americans Construction has begun on The Truck Yard in Lower Bricktown. Dubbed an “adult playground,” the entertainment venue will feature its own restaurant and bar, beer garden, food trucks, live music and more.

• The Truck Yard – Popular Texas-based entertainment concept being built in Lower Bricktown next to the Land Run Monument and Bricktown Canal. Dubbed an “adult playground,” the venue will feature its own restaurant and bar, beer garden, food trucks, live music and more. “The city has done a great job with all the different retail districts we have here.” Fate said. “There is something for everybody. The city also does a great job of investing money and other resources to elevate our different districts and to make sure these investments are part of our story.”

Museum. Includes riverfront hotel, spa, outdoor adventure lagoon, amphitheater, indoor water park, restaurants and retail outlets. • The OAK – Three-phase development at Pennsylvania and NW Expressway consisting of a multi-story hotel, retail shops, bars and restaurants, residential units and office space. New-to-market tenants will include Restoration Hardware, Arhaus and The Capital Grille, along with a Lively Hotel by Hilton. • Strawberry Fields – 50-acre development west of Scissortail Park that may include such offerings as office space, restaurants, residential units and breweries, among others.

Congratulations to Chamber members on their recent Grand Openings! To see the schedule of upcoming Grand Openings or subscribe to the Grand Openings calendar, visit okcchamber.com/grandopenings. GRAND OPENINGS

Civic Center Foundation – Grand Reopening of Civic Center Music Hall 201 N. Walker Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73102 Natuv, Inc. 3700 S. Purdue Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73179

Sculpted Med Spa Midtown 421 NW 10th St., Suite 203E Oklahoma City, OK 73103 Tin Lizzies 1008 W. Main St. Oklahoma City, OK 73106 True Sky Federal Credit Union 1841 NE 23rd St. Oklahoma City, OK 73111

OKLAHOMA CITY OPENS FIRST NEW RECREATION CENTER IN 40 YEARS

It’s been more than four decades since the City of Oklahoma City built a multicultural recreation center. That drought ends this month with the grand opening of the Willa D. Johnson Recreation Center. The $17.5 million facility is named after the first Black woman to serve on Oklahoma City Council. Johnson represented Ward 7 for 14 years and also served as a county commissioner. Johnson passed away last year at the age of 83. Artwork inside the recreation center honors Johnson’s legacy. The mixed media mural “Freedom to Dream” was created by Ebony Iman Dallas, Quiquia Calhoun, Jarica Walsh and students from Douglass High School, Johnson’s alma mater. The mural depicts Johnson surrounded by children and stretching out her hands to release butterflies. “This is a momentous occasion for northeast Oklahoma City,” said Ward 7 Councilwoman Nikki Nice. “Having known former Councilwoman Johnson, I know she was proud to know how this center will benefit and improve the lives of all Oklahoma City residents, especially our young people within northeast Oklahoma City.” A mural inside the Willa D. Johnson Recreation Center depicts Johnson surrounded by children, stretching out her hands to release butterflies. Photo Credit: Robi Jones

The recreation center is funded by the Better Streets, Safer City bond issue that voters approved in 2017. The Greater Oklahoma City Chamber led that campaign. The grand opening celebration is 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 15, at 909 Frederick Douglass Ave. It includes a live DJ, free food, community vendors, live demonstrations and tours of the center. The facility opens to the public Monday, July 17. Monthly memberships range from $10 to $25. A worker does some last-minute dirt work outside the Willa D. Johnson Recreation Center in northeast OKC.

Willa D. Johnson Recreation Center

Fitness center | Gymnasium Lounge | Multipurpose rooms Teaching kitchen Indoor swimming complex with pool, three lap lanes, current channel, zero-depth beach entry and water playground

Work has begun on Pratt & Whitney’s new Oklahoma City Sustainment Center at Tinker Air Force Base. The global aerospace company held a groundbreaking ceremony last month. Once completed, the 845,000- square-foot facility will serve as a hub for depot support for Pratt & Whitney military engines maintained at Tinker. Pratt & Whitney plans to invest $255 million into the world-class sustainment center. The new facility includes offices, meeting spaces, storage and procurement facilities and engineering workspaces. It will eventually consolidate six existing sites on the base into two: Pratt & Whitney’s OKC Sustainment Center and Tinker’s Air Logistics Center. Tinker is the state’s largest single-site employer with a workforce of about 26,000 people. The expansion of Pratt & Whitney’s presence at Tinker reflects the critical role the company plays in our nation’s defense capabilities. It also reinforces Oklahoma’s position as a world leader for the maintenance, repair and overhaul of aircraft. Oklahoma will have the only PRATT & WHITNEY’S RECENT GROUNDBREAKING AT TAFB SIGNALS CONTINUED COMMITMENT TO OKC

facility capable of supporting Pratt & Whitney’s core upgrade to the F135 fifth-generation engine. Oklahoma City is home to 291 aerospace entities that produce about $7.2 billion in goods and services. Aerospace companies also pay $3.4 billion in labor income to more than 43,000 workers. Aerospace is Oklahoma’s second-largest sector and continues to grow. Kratos Defense and Security Solutions, Skydweller Aero, United Dynamics and Wilder Systems are just a few of the latest aerospace companies to relocate or expand into Oklahoma City. Pratt & Whitney recently held a groundbreaking ceremony for its $255 million world-class sustainment center at Tinker AFB.

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS

Businesses who join the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber are part of the largest coalition of businesses in the state and make the Chamber’s work in the community possible. Each member level is identified on the listing below.

ADVISOR Cory's Audio Visual Audio-Visual Equipment & Supplies Mr. Britt Gotcher...........................(405) 682-8800 9525 W. Reno Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73127-2917 www.coryav.com First National Bank & Trust Company of Ardmore Banks Mr. Jim Canton................................(405) 856-1010

SENIOR PARTNER++ Post Oak Toyota Automobile Dealers Automobile Renting & Leasing Automobile Repairing & Service Mr. Richard Jones...........................(405) 741-4451 5800 Tinker Diagonal Midwest City, OK 73110-2826 www.postoaktoyota.com

Healthy Minds Policy Initiative Nonprofit / Service Agencies Mr. Zack Stoycoff..........................(978) 879-6152 6801 Broadway Extension, Suite 322 Oklahoma City, OK 73116-9037 healthymindspolicy.org Keller Williams Realty OK Region Real Estate Mrs. Mo Anderson.....................(405) 475-2906

OnKai, Inc. Healthcare Consultant Ms. Carol Goodwin...................(405) 250-6754 17013 Reedser Way Choctaw, OK 73020-7699 onkai.co

14817 S. 52nd E. Ave. 11644 Old Mill Road Oklahoma City, OK 73131-7521

1763 W. 33rd St., Suite 120 Edmond, OK 73013-3807 www.1NB.com

ASSOCIATE

Green Pastures Studios Advertising / Marketing Communications - Digital / Multimedia Video Production Mrs. Amy Janes..............................(310) 592-3377 4300 N. Post Road Oklahoma City, OK 73084-2708 greenpasturesstudio.com

Sculpted Med Spa Midtown Medical Spas Ms. Courtney Valentine............(405) 803-8155 421 NW 10th St., Suite 203E Oklahoma City, OK 73103-3900 sculptedmedspas.com

Viva Capital Funding, LLC Financial Services Mr. James Jensen.......................(405) 268-1092 3000 W. Memorial Road, Suite 123 11427 Rojas Drive El Paso, TX 79936-6424 www.vivacf.net

CORE

Earls Rib Palace Restaurants Ms. Rebekka Rea.......................(405) 843-9922 6816 N. Western Ave.

Oklahoma City Spark Sports Teams Ms. Destinee Martinez............(909) 702-0324 920 Wall St., Suite 105 Norman, OK 73069-6319 www.okcspark.com

Possibilities, Inc. Nonprofit / Service Agencies Mr. Byron Jackson.........................(405) 525-3131 4301 N. Classen Blvd. Oklahoma City, OK 73118-5031 www.possibilitiesinc.org

Sculpted Med Spa North Medical Spas Mr. Edward Lorents......................(405) 374-5715 3312 NW 135th St. Oklahoma City, OK 73120-4054 sculptedmedspas.com

3126 S. Boulevard, Suite 231 Edmond, OK 73013-5308 www.earlsribpalace.com

The following member companies increased their investment in the Chamber, demonstrating strong support of the Chamber’s efforts to drive the region’s economy. To increase your investment, contact the Membership Division of the Chamber at 405-297-8949 or membership@okcchamber.com. MEMBER UPGRADES

. PARTNER+ Pivot Project Development Real Estate Developers Mr. David Wanzer............................(405) 641-6911

301 NW 13th St., Suite 202 Oklahoma City, OK 73103 www.pivotproject.com

ECONOMIC INDICATORS

OKLAHOMA’S STATE-BY-STATE MIGRATION PATTERNS Top States Migrating to Oklahoma (2021)

OVERALL RANK

STATE

IN-MIGRATION BY STATE

TEXAS

27,223 12,613 7,390 5,899 5,754 5,189 4,484 3,251 3,106 2,097 108,288

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

CALIFORNIA ARKANSAS

KANSAS

WASHINGTON

COLORADO

FLORIDA ILLINOIS

MISSOURI WISCONSIN

UNITED STATES TOTAL

SOURCE: U.S. CENSUS BUREAU, 2021. NOTE: DATA DOES NOT ACCOUNT FOR OUT-MIGRATION.

• According to the United States Census Bureau, in 2021 Oklahoma had a total of 108,288 people move to the state from a different state of residence. • The top states Oklahoma gained people from include: Texas, California, Arkansas, Kansas, and Washington. • In 2021, Oklahoma was ranked as a top 10 Net Migration state.

For comprehensive Economic Indicator and Regional Data, please visit your Greater Oklahoma City Chamber Economic Development Division at www.greateroklahomacity.com/economicindicators or contact Eric Long, Research Economist, at 405-297-8976; elong@okcchamber.com DID YOU KNOW? Get regional demographic data, consumer expenditure information, labor force data for the Greater Oklahoma City Region and more at greateroklahomacity.com.

2023 OFFICERS

ISSUE #3581 - JULY 2023 Editorial staff Harve Allen, Kelly Dexter and Cynthia Reid Designer Billy Callan 405-297-8900 thepoint@okcchamber.com okcchamber.com twitter.com/okcchamber

SEAN TRAUSCHKE OGE Energy Corp. Chair TERESA ROSE, JD Communities Foundation of Oklahoma Chair-Elect & Vice Chair, Education and MAPS 4 Development JOHN HART Continental Resources Treasurer DAVID E. RAINBOLT

JUDY J. HATFIELD, CCIM Equity Commercial Realty Advisors, LLC Vice Chair, Military and Aerospace RHONDA HOOPER Jordan Advertising Vice Chair, Membership & Business/Economic Inclusion BRADLEY W. KRIEGER Arvest Bank Vice Chair, Government Relations BILL LANCE The Chickasaw Nation Vice Chair, Convention & Visitor Development

JENNY LOVE MEYER Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores Vice Chair, Marketing and Communications

RICK MUNCRIEF Devon Energy Corporation Vice Chair, Forward Oklahoma City J. LARRY NICHOLS

Devon Energy Corporation Vice Chair, Strategic Planning W. KENT SHORTRIDGE Oklahoma Natural Gas Company/ONE Gas, Inc. Vice Chair, Economic Development CHRISTY GILLENWATER Greater Oklahoma City Chamber President & CEO

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BancFirst Corporation Corporate Secretary CLAYTON I. BENNETT Dorchester Capital Vice Chair, Strategic Planning

TOM J. MCDANIEL American Fidelity Foundation Vice Chair, MAPS 3 Development

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