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Oklahoma City has been ranked among the top cities in the country for veterans to live, according to a new report from Veterans United Home Loans. The report ranked Oklahoma City No. 6 nationally, ahead of cities including Austin, St. Louis and Salt Lake City, citing the metro’s affordability, veteran-friendly policies and connection to military Read More

Oklahoma City has been ranked the No. 2 best large city to live in in the United States by U.S. News & World Report in its 2026-2027 rankings. The rankings placed Oklahoma City ahead of several major metros, including Fort Worth, Raleigh and Austin, and evaluated cities based on factors such as affordability, quality of life, commute times, job market Read More

The Oklahoma City metro continued to post one of the nation’s lowest unemployment rates among large metropolitan areas in March, according to newly released data from the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission. The Oklahoma City MSA recorded a preliminary unemployment rate of 3.4% in March, improving from 4.0% in February. Among the nation’s Read More

Oklahoma City continues to stand out for affordability, ranking as the lowest-cost large city in the nation according to the newly released 2026 Q1 Cost of Living Index from C2ER, The Council for Community and Economic Research. 

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The Women’s College World Series is back in Oklahoma City, once again placing the city at the center of one of college sports’ biggest events. The annual championship tournament at Devon Park brings thousands of visitors to Oklahoma City each year while drawing national television audiences and showcasing the city on a national stage. Fans Read More

Oklahoma City has once again received the highest possible bond ratings from both Moody’s Investors Service and S&P Global Ratings, marking the 18th consecutive year the city has maintained the top-tier distinction. Moody’s affirmed the City’s Aaa rating and stable outlook in an April 6 report, while S&P Global Ratings affirmed Read More

The first cohort of students from the OKC Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education (FAME) has officially graduated, marking a major milestone for a workforce initiative led locally by the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber. The inaugural class included five graduates, each completing a rigorous, employer-driven program designed to prepare them for Read More

Oklahoma City’s growth story is getting national attention as Christy Gillenwater recently joined two economic development-focused podcasts to discuss how the region built its momentum and where it is headed next. Gillenwater joined Dane Carlson on the Econ Dev Show, where the conversation centered on the MAPS program and how it has helped shape Read More