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For the month of July, Oklahoma City had an unemployment rate of just 2.8%. This represented the 8th-lowest unemployment rate in the U.S. for metros with more than one million people.

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A new report found Oklahoma stands out as one of the nation’s most affordable places to live. The report listed our average monthly bill costs at $1,705, an impressive 17% below the national average.

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Chef Andrew Black is coming home. After opening three successful restaurants and winning the prestigious James Beard award, Black is returning to the Skirvin Hotel that launched his Oklahoma City career 16 years ago. His new concept, Perle Mesta, is scheduled to open next spring. 

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Oklahomans, mark your calendars. The much-awaited tax-free weekend is just around the corner, providing a great opportunity for back-to-school shoppers to save some extra cash.

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Oklahoma City has seen an uptick in new retail businesses, thanks in large part to OKC’s location, its growing population and low cost of living. Developers are taking notice.

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The Independent Shopkeepers Association (ISA) and partners across the state of Oklahoma are asking Oklahomans to shop and eat local to celebrate small businesses in their communities for the Weekend of Local, July 14-16. The campaign, organized by ISA in partnership with 38 local organizations, including the Greater OKC Chamber of Commerce, Oklahoma Main more»

A typical Water Taxi cruise along the Bricktown Canal provides visitors with a guided tour of the entertainment district’s wide array of attractions and history. 

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A 45-acre resort consisting of cabins, treehouse style lodging, converted rail cars and an RV park is set to be built in a heavily wooded area of Oklahoma City’s Adventure District. 

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