Feb 9, 2021
PlaceKeepers to support those interested in improving northeast OKC
A new program has been launched to help those interested in creating more development knowledge, business resources, private investments...
Feb 2, 2021
Small businesses, nonprofits demonstrate creativity, resilience
COVID-19 required small businesses and nonprofits to quickly change how they provide goods and services. In-person shopping, eating,...
Jan 26, 2021
Advancements in OKC’s diversity and inclusion
It’s encouraging to see Oklahoma City take the next steps to strengthen our diversity, equity and inclusion. I commend the city of...
Jan 21, 2021
An early look inside Omni Oklahoma City
The Omni Oklahoma City Hotel will open next week, January 26, with 605 luxury guest rooms, 29 suites, 76,000 square feet of meeting...
Jan 19, 2021
2021 planning lays groundwork for future economic development
Looking at the most significant economic development projects for our city in 2021, two that I’m most anticipating are historic...
Jan 12, 2021
Economic bright spots, Part 2
In my column last week, I talked about bright spots for Oklahoma City in 2021. There are several other things that have me optimistic...
Jan 5, 2021
2021 will bring lasting economic wins for OKC
The start of 2021 will bring some exciting economic development projects to completion. One of the most notable is the January opening of...
Dec 29, 2020
Bright spots of 2020
Before we discard 2020 and move forward, I want to highlight some economic development bright spots for our city and some lessons worth...
Dec 23, 2020
New public art project commissioned
The city of Oklahoma City’s Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs and the Alliance for Economic Development of Oklahoma City recently issued...
Dec 15, 2020
Oklahoma County relief program reports results
The Oklahoma County Small Business and Nonprofit Grants reported preliminary results of its funding, totaling nearly $14.7 million. The...
