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Preparations are underway for the opening of an array of restaurants, bars and retail at the historic First National Center, with residents set to move into apartments over the next few weeks followed by a spring opening for its 146-room boutique hotel. 

According to the latest data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the Oklahoma City metro registered a 1.7% unemployment rate in November.

This past December, ICSC got the retail industry back together in Las Vegas for the first time in two years for a trade show called Here, We Go 2021.

This spring will be an exciting time for Oklahoma City, Gary Brooks and the team at Cornerstone Development as they bring one of our most significant and iconic landmarks, the First National Center, to life again, 90 years after it first opened.

For the first time ever, destinations around the world have been ranked by Tourism Sentiment Index to uncover those that are most-loved. These top destinations made the list according to consumer sentiment – what people really feel. Being named in the rankings means Oklahoma City has earned the love and an impressive Tourism Sentiment Score® during one of the toughest years the tourism industry has faced.

Chicago native Dewayne Callahan hit up every hot dog joint in OKC and was disappointed. So he took matters into his own hands.

At the November Chamber Forum, attendees learned more about the state of OKC's retail industry. Though we are all more aware of the retail sector in its busiest months, it’s an important part of our economy year-round. Here’s a recap of the event.