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Oklahoma is attracting thousands of new residents each year, drawn by its affordable housing, job opportunities, and quality of life. In 2023 alone, more than 25,000 people moved to the state, according to a recent migration study by StorageCafe using the latest U.S. Census data. This steady influx placed Oklahoma among the top 10 states for net migration.

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Innovating Commerce Serving Communities (ICSC), a global trade organization for the marketplace industry, recently hosted its ICSC Local Oklahoma event designed to foster networking and information sharing among local professionals. 

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Oklahoma City officially opened the OKANA Resort and Indoor Waterpark with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, marking a major milestone for the city’s tourism industry and the Chickasaw Nation’s economic development efforts. The $400 million development in the Horizons District, next to the First Americans Museum (FAM), is the largest commercial investment in Oklahoma City history.

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In December, the Oklahoma City MSA unemployment rate held steady at 2.8%, unchanged from November. The metro has now experienced 41 consecutive months with an unemployment rate below 4%, marking the longest such streak in modern history. The December unemployment rate remains preliminary and subject to revision. Statewide, unemployment rates were lower more»

This story originally ran on VeloCityOKC.com. Oklahoma City is holding steady as the most affordable large city in the U.S., according to the 2024 annual Cost of Living Index (COLI) from the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). Among cities with populations over 500,000, Oklahoma City ranks #1 for the lowest cost of living. The more»

Oklahoma City has earned a spot on Southern Living’s “25 Best Places to Go in the South in 2025,” thanks to the Horizon District and its growing attractions. The district features the First Americans Museum and the soon-to-open OKANA Resort & Indoor Waterpark, making it a destination for culture, entertainment and family-friendly fun.

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The ICSC New York Deal Making Show in New York City brought together retail and real estate professionals nationwide to connect, share ideas and drive growth. As an exhibitor, Oklahoma City showcased its dynamic retail market, positioning Oklahoma City as a premier destination for retail investment and development.

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Pivot Project, an Oklahoma-based team of commercial real estate professionals that focus on brokerage, development and property management, plans to transform a nearly 12-acre site in Oklahoma City’s Midtown district with its new mixed-use development, Alley North. The project has been in the works since April 2022 and plans to bring significant change to OKC, blending commercial, residential and public spaces to enhance the downtown area.

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