OKLAHOMA CITY’S MOMENT, AND THE STRATEGY BEHIND WHAT COMES NEXT
Oklahoma City enters 2026 with momentum few cities can match and responsibility that comes with it. An NBA championship. National recognition for quality of life and cost competitiveness. Growing attention as a visitor destination and a place where employers and talent want to land. And just ahead, a global spotlight tied to the region’s role in the 2028 Olympic Games.
As the city’s profile rises, the question is no longer whether Oklahoma City belongs on the national stage, but how it sustains growth in a way that strengthens every part of the community. That challenge is at the center of the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber’s 2026 Strategic Framework, a roadmap designed to align economic growth, workforce development, advocacy, and community vitality around a shared vision for the region’s next chapter. “We are no longer the ‘best kept secret,’” said Chamber Chair Mike Ross. “And that visibility brings responsibility.” The 2026 framework reflects a shift from celebrating momentum to intentionally shaping what comes next. It organizes the Chamber’s work around coordinated priorities focused on keeping Oklahoma City competitive, inclusive, and resilient. Four issues will be central to the Chamber’s leadership and advocacy work in the year ahead. Education remains foundational to long-term economic success. In 2026, the Chamber will continue advocating for policies that improve student outcomes, including development of a statewide Longitudinal Data System, while strengthening collaboration between business leaders and education partners to better align workforce needs with classroom outcomes.
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