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Welcome to The Alliance News, where we share updates, success stories, and insights that shape Oklahoma City’s future. As we work to coordinate land, incentives, and development tools in partnership with government and private stakeholders, this space keeps you connected to what’s happening across our community. We’ll highlight new projects, partnerships, policy shifts, and ways you can engage—so you can see how we’re building progress together.

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NE OKC sees investment, development
It’s an exciting period for northeast Oklahoma City with more public and private development projects than we have seen in the past 50...
Feb 13, 2018


Bioscience key to health industry
In the recent Brookings Institution report, the health industry was recognized as a major industry in our region. One of the major...
Feb 6, 2018


OKC flying high with drone industry
Last week, Oklahoma City announced exciting news in the aviation industry. Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, a California-based...
Jan 30, 2018


Mayor leaves city in better shape
Oklahoma City is healthier – physically and economically – due to the 14-year leadership of Mayor Mick Cornett, who gave his final State...
Jan 23, 2018


Grocery store offers healthy options
Residents in northeast Oklahoma City are experiencing the benefits of the newly developed Northeast Shopping Center at NE 36th Street and...
Jan 16, 2018


Convention center hotel for everyone
Last week, we saw the first images of the Oklahoma City Omni Hotel based on actual design. True to Omni’s reputation of building...
Jan 9, 2018


First Look at Omni Convention Center Hotel
Oklahoma City is getting a first look at the Omni Convention Center Hotel as reviews of the schematic design are beginning. Built and...
Jan 5, 2018


Progress OKC Fills in the Neighborhood Pieces
The Culbertson’s East Highland neighborhood in northeast Oklahoma City is getting new neighbors and new houses – nine to be exact. The...
Jan 3, 2018


Another transformative year
The beginning of a new year is a perennial opportunity to celebrate past accomplishments and look ahead to upcoming projects. Thanks to...
Jan 2, 2018


Top economic successes in 2017
We should celebrate. This year, Oklahoma City experienced several positive economic indicators. The number of jobs, people employed and...
Dec 26, 2017


Skilled workforce needed
Oklahoma City has an opportunity to grow our economy by increasing our number of skilled workers. Most of us know about the STEM-related...
Dec 19, 2017


Tax credits about more than preserving history
In the past few years, several very important restorations of historic buildings have taken place in Oklahoma City. The 21c Museum Hotel, th
Dec 14, 2017


Housing would benefit Core to Shore
This week the Oklahoma City Council approved an agreement with OG&E to purchase property for a parking garage development in the Core to...
Dec 5, 2017


Santa Fe Station on track for modern transportation
The newly restored Santa Fe Station, once a hub for Oklahoma City rail passengers and soon to be Oklahoma City’s new intermodal transit...
Nov 28, 2017


Giving thanks for OKC investment
Last week, many people gathered with friends and family, giving thanks. Now that the food is put away and people have returned home and...
Nov 28, 2017


Spend local on Small Business Saturday
Next week is Small Business Saturday, a designated shopping day to support small businesses. Wedged between Black Friday and Cyber...
Nov 14, 2017


Let the festivities begin
The holidays in downtown Oklahoma City are one of my favorite times. The lights and decorations brighten up the downtown buildings. The...
Nov 7, 2017


Airport lands economic development
Things are flying high at the Will Rogers World Airport. On Wednesday, Frontier Airlines begins serving Oklahoma City with nonstop...
Oct 31, 2017


Innovation District moving forward
It’s been six months since the Brookings Institution presented its Oklahoma City Innovation District report to a room packed with a...
Oct 24, 2017


Thunder MVPs on and off the court
Oklahoma City is getting ready for the Thunder’s first home game of the season. It should be an interesting opener against the New York...
Oct 17, 2017
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