VeloCity - July 2025

UPCOMING EVENTS CALENDAR (Events are subject to change. Consult okcchamber.com/events for the most recent updates.) JULY 16 State of the City 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Oklahoma City Convention Center 4th Floor Ballroom 100 Mick Cornett Dr. Oklahoma City, OK 73109 OKCChamber.com/City AUGUST 6 State of the Schools 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. National Cowboy & Western Heritage Musum 1700 NE 63rd St. Oklahoma City, OK 73111 OKCChamber.com/Schools SEPTEMBER 25 State of the Region 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Embassy Suites by Hilton Oklahoma City Downtown Medical Center 741 N. Phillips Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73104 OCTOBER 8 100 N Broadway Ave., 34th Floor Oklahoma City, OK 73102-8869 NOVEMBER 19 State of the Economy 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. National Cowboy & Western Chamber Forum 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. The Petroleum Club

The Greater Oklahoma City Chamber’s 2025 State of the Schools event returns Wednesday, Aug. 6, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum. This annual gathering offers a powerful opportunity to hear directly from top education and workforce leaders, connect with other engaged community members and gain insight into the future of public education in our region. Whether you work in education, business, government or the nonprofit sector, this event is designed to spark dialogue, share insight and help all of us better support student success and economic growth. This year’s keynote speaker is Dr. Jim Hess of Oklahoma State University. Hess is known for his commitment to the student experience, as well as an innovative and bold approach to education leadership, Dr. Hess will discuss key areas such as education policy, workforce development and classroom innovation. Throughout the program, speakers will explore how innovation, policy and workforce development are shaping the future of education in the OKC metro. Attendees will hear updates on key initiatives, explore ideas to support classroom success and examine how our community can serve as a model for other urban school districts. Featured speakers include: • Nellie Tayloe Sanders , Deputy Secretary of Workforce Development, State of Oklahoma • Dr. Jamie Pol k, Deputy Superintendent, Oklahoma City Public Schools Be part of the conversation shaping the future of OKC education at State of the Schools

Heritage Museum 1700 NE 63rd St. Oklahoma City, OK 73111 OKCChamber.com/Economy DECEMBER 17 Annual Meeting 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum 1700 NE 63rd St. Oklahoma City, OK 73111

• Dr. Josh Delich , Superintendent, Edmond Public Schools • Dr. Robert Romines , Superintendent, Moore Public Schools

Tickets are $75 for Chamber members and $100 for nonmembers. The deadline to register is Thursday, Aug. 1. To sign up, email register@okcchamber.com. Thank you to our Presenting Sponsor, the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, as well as School Supply Sponsor American Fidelity and Platinum Sponsor Cox Communications for making this important event possible.

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