• Continued operation secured for the Heartland Flyer • Voter approval of the $2.7 billion GO Bond These investments support long-term mobility, economic development, and quality of life. Economic Development Outcomes • 3,406 regional direct jobs announced or created • $4.45 billion in capital investment • 113 Chamber-assisted companies supported • $60,752 average wage or wage growth metric Tourism and Visitor Economy 24.5 million visitors traveled to Oklahoma City in the past year, generating $2.8 billion in direct visitor spending, $4.6 billion total economic impact, and supporting 35,000+ jobs across hospitality, retail and related sectors. State and Local Policy Wins The 2025 legislative session produced one of the strongest pro-business outcomes in more than a decade: Passage of the BioSecure Act and creation of a new R&D tax rebate. Commerce reforms providing long-term stability for statewide economic development. Extension and modernization of critical incentive tools, including Quality Events Act, Tourism Development Act, film and music rebate, aerospace engineering tax credit, and Quality Jobs Incentive Leverage Act. Education and Workforce Readiness • Strengthened oversight at the State Board of Education • Addition of an instructional day to the school calendar • Limits placed on virtual instruction to protect in- person learning Looking Ahead With record membership engagement, modernized incentive tools and historic infrastructure investment underway, Oklahoma City enters its next phase with clear metrics, defined priorities and momentum to build on measurable success.
In 2025, Oklahoma City translated long-term strategy into measurable results, delivering economic, legislative and infrastructure outcomes that position the region for sustained growth. Citywide Competitiveness Successful passage of the $2.7 billion GO Bond , the largest infrastructure investment package in city history. Oklahoma City named a host community for the 2028 Olympic Games, elevating the city’s national profile. Active implementation of the EY strategic plan, shifting focus from planning to execution in targeted growth industries. Oklahoma City celebrated the Thunder’s NBA championship with a downtown parade attended by nearly 495,000 people, drawing visitors from 81 metros nationwide. Infrastructure and Capital Investment Significant funding commitments advanced core infrastructure priorities: • $610 million allocated to the ROADS Fund • $15 million in ARPA funds deployed by the Airport Trust 2025 BY THE NUMBERS: MEASURABLE MOMENTUM FOR OKLAHOMA CITY
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