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- Jan 11, 2017
first national closer to renovation
It has been a long, circuitous path to get the First National Center in the hands of owners who will properly restore the grand building,...
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- Jan 4, 2017
funding education critical to economic development
Schools and economic development are interdependent in every community. Great schools have a magnet effect – attracting highly educated...
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- Jan 1, 2017
City Council Approves Convention Center Hotel
This week the Oklahoma City Council approved a redevelopment agreement with Omni Hotels for a headquarters hotel to be built and opened...
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- Dec 27, 2016
collaborating for okc's economic development
Two weeks ago, I, along with a group of Oklahoma City representatives, made a whirlwind trip to Anchorage, Alaska. The group included...
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- Dec 20, 2016
okc will GO forward in 2017
Is there a street that you would like repaired? Would you vote for improved park amenities or more sidewalks? Now is your opportunity to...
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- Dec 13, 2016
placemaking necessary for innovation district
An innovation hub has several key ingredients: stellar research institutions, an ecosystem of firms and entrepreneurs and collaborative...