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In 2021, 110 Chamber-assisted companies announced plans for the creation of 4,740 jobs with an annual average salary of $45,962.

Andy B’s Entertainment & Bowling Centers recently announced that the company has made the decision to convert their existing traditional bowling center, Chamber member Heritage Lanes in Oklahoma City, into a new Andy B’s Entertainment & Bowling Center.

The arts serve a crucial role in activating culture and community. Oklahoma City was recently named by Thrillist as one of the nation’s “Great American Cities for Creatives (That You Can Actually Afford to Live In)”

For December, OKC had a rate of just 1.6%. This represents a slight drop from the previous month’s rate of 1.7%.

The first phase of construction at The Oak in northwest Oklahoma City starting this fall will include a 132-room hotel in addition to previously announced apartments and retail.

Oklahoma City has launched many different resources and support services for small businesses over the past couple of years to help business owners with advice, road maps, and in some cases, funding for startup and existing businesses.

Anticipated job growth for Oklahoma City reflects an expectation of a strong start to the year and continued demand for labor that should result in job counts exceeding pre-pandemic levels.

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.