- May 27, 2020
Advancing commercial real estate
It started in 2015 when a group of Oklahoma City commercial real estate professionals attended a national conference of Commercial Real Estate Women, a global business organization for women in commercial real estate. What they found at the conference was an international network of 12,000 professionals in over 75 major global markets. The Oklahoma City women were determined to bring that international network back to their hometown, and CREW-OKC was launched in June 2016. CR
- May 20, 2020
Expansion continues in downtown OKC
While we are facing what may be a worldwide economic downturn, Oklahoma City’s economic development planning, investment in our city and efforts to diversify our economy are paying off. A look at new development and investment in and around the central business district shows we haven’t skipped a step. Construction is underway at the former Villa Teresa School at Classen Boulevard and N. Dewey Avenue by developers Marva Ellard and Billy Woodring. This $50 million redevelopmen
- May 13, 2020
New program to support small businesses
This week, the Oklahoma City Urban Renewal Authority and the city of Oklahoma City are launching a new program to help Oklahoma City’s smallest businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Businesses with five or fewer employees located within designated Urban Renewal Areas may apply for a grant at www.ocura-ok.org for up to $10,000 through the Urban Renewal Authority Small Business Grant Program. The Oklahoma City Council approved an amendment to the Community Development B
- May 6, 2020
Examples of innovation are everywhere
In a time marked by significant change and uncertainty, it is encouraging to look around at the examples of innovation. Oklahomans are incredibly responsive to challenges, and every day I hear stories of how businesses have changed the way they provide goods and services and even their manufacturing focus, to protect and help others. Prairie Wolf Spirits pivoted from distilling vodka to making hand sanitizer. The co-owner, Erik Tekell, is a biochemist by training and when he
- May 6, 2020
Recognizing economic development's impact
Economic Development Week is this week, May 4-9. First recognized by the International Economic Development Council in 2016, the goal of Economic Development Week is to increase awareness for local programs that create jobs, advance career development opportunities and increase the quality of life in communities. The Alliance was formed in 2011 to better coordinate and streamline the economic development processes in Oklahoma City. In addition to managing several entities inc
