In 2021, Oklahoma City saw impressive growth and brought in multiple new opportunities for employment, including the opening of the OKC Convention Center.

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OKC unemployment rate continues to drop

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.
more»Retail industry reconvenes in Vegas with OKC front and center

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.
more»First National close to finish line
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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.
more»Oklahoma City named as one of the 100 most-loved destinations around the world
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.
more»OKC's first authentic Chicago dog comes to Parlor
Chicago native Dewayne Callahan hit up every hot dog joint in OKC and was disappointed. So he took matters into his own hands.
more»The state of OKC's retail industry

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.
more»2021 brought multiple new opportunities to OKC, more to come in 2022

OKC metro boasts the second-lowest unemployment rate in the U.S.

For October, the Oklahoma City MSA recorded an unemployment rate of 1.9%.
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