GREATER OKLAHOMA CITY CHAMBER’S ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY: SHAPING OKC’S
Oklahoma City is poised for a new era of economic growth and development, marked by a strategic partnership between the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber, the City of Oklahoma City and the Alliance for Economic Development. This collaborative effort has culminated in a comprehensive economic development plan designed to guide the city’s progress over the next three decades. “Oklahoma City has been a leader in placemaking and long-term public strategy. However, to stay competitive, we need to evolve our approach and have a community conversation about our future." - Jeff Seymour The new economic development plan involved over 370 stakeholders in focused groups and meetings, aided by EY in partnership with the Chamber over the past year. “Our new vision statement and the five focus areas emerged from extensive community input,” said Greater OKC Chamber President and CEO Christy Gillenwater. “These areas include education, quality of place, economic growth, civic engagement and marketing our city’s story.” At the July Chamber Forum, key leaders discussed the new strategic economic development plan, emphasizing the need for a fresh direction as the city competes on a higher level. The forum featured a panel discussion with four key leaders: Mark Beffort, CEO of Newmark Robinson; Bob Funk Jr., executive vice president of corporate
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