

Jan 8, 2019
Opportunity zones bring new investment
Opportunity zones are a hot topic as of late, and cities across the country are working to find ways to market their opportunity zones to...


Jan 1, 2019
Economic development rings in a prosperous 2019
Looking back at 2018, there were many reasons to celebrate the economic growth and development in Oklahoma City. This year we can expect...


Dec 24, 2018
Top OKC economic development successes in 2018
Transformation was a key word for Oklahoma City in 2018. Major progress on several MAPS 3 projects and supporting public-private...


Dec 20, 2018
OKC Streetcar Delivers Success, Prosperity
After more than a decade of discussion, planning, design and construction, the OKC Streetcar began service December 14 with a huge...


Dec 11, 2018
OKC Streetcar ribbon-cutting to kick off service
When it comes to the historic roots of our Oklahoma City Streetcar, writer Mark Twain’s quote about ideas said it best: “We keep on...


Dec 4, 2018
Downtown in December shines bright
Have you recently seen downtown Oklahoma City at night? From Midtown to the Bricktown Canal, the city is draped in bright lights and...


Nov 27, 2018
United Way is a good economic investment
The United Way of Central Oklahoma is entering the final months of its annual fundraising campaign and could use all of our help in...


Nov 20, 2018
Invest in your community by shopping local
At The Alliance for Economic Development, we share information about how developers, business owners and employers in Oklahoma City are...


Nov 13, 2018
Great neighborhoods make great cities
Buying a home is more than purchasing square footage and a certain architectural style. When you buy a home, you are also investing in...


Nov 6, 2018
Vacant school properties bring opportunity
Over the past couple of decades, enrollment in urban schools in many cities across the country has declined. The same has happened in the...