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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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MED Week offers business resources, connections
A consortium of Oklahoma City entrepreneurial groups and leaders will host the fourth annual Minority Enterprise Development Week Oct....
Oct 3, 2022


Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
Hispanic Heritage Month started in 1968 as Hispanic Heritage Week under President Lyndon Johnson and was expanded by President Ronald...
Sep 26, 2022


Expect more improvements around lower Scissortail Park
Friday will kick off celebrations to mark the public opening of lower Scissortail Park, with grand opening activities continuing through...
Sep 19, 2022


Oklahoma State Fair brings huge economic impact
Nothing ushers in fall better than the Oklahoma State Fair. From Sept 15-25, our OKC Fairgrounds will come alive with rides, shows,...
Sep 12, 2022


Local expertise may benefit minority suppliers in OKC
The OKC Rescue Program is preparing for the next phase of its COVID business recovery support. We currently are accepting proposals from...
Sep 5, 2022


TIF helps companies renovate downtown headquarters
We are excited to welcome two major communication businesses to downtown Oklahoma City. Griffin Communications LLC, an Oklahoma-owned...
Aug 29, 2022


Economic development forum to showcase OKC
Oklahoma City will host an important conference and bring thousands of economic development professionals to our city Sept. 18-21. The...
Aug 22, 2022


Public asked for input on Innovation District connectivity
Exciting progress continues in the Innovation District with public input on the MAPS 4 Innovation District Connectivity Masterplan....
Aug 15, 2022


New affordable housing approved for OKC
Affordable housing is a challenge, both on a national and local level. While median home value and median rent have increased...
Aug 8, 2022


Progress OKC opens entrepreneur program applications
Progress OKC is opening applications this week for a business and resource development accelerator for small businesses in Oklahoma City....
Aug 1, 2022


OKC offers new resources for small businesses
Our city continues to add resources for small businesses, minority-owned businesses, and individuals to help them recover from COVID-19...
Jul 25, 2022


OKC program helps many small businesses, nonprofits
The OKC Rescue Program launched in April to help Oklahoma City small businesses and nonprofits continue recovering from the financial...
Jul 18, 2022


PlaceKeepers building success in northeast OKC
Sometimes, timing is everything. In early 2021, a new program launched in Oklahoma City to help those who are interested in development...
Jul 11, 2022


New project to build affordable senior housing
A new development project is kicking off and will add much needed senior housing in Oklahoma City. The Harmony – Marcus Garvey Apartments...
Jul 4, 2022


OKC events celebrate Independence Day
This week, Oklahoma City offers more events, festivities and activities than even the most ambitious could fit in. These events showcase...
Jun 27, 2022


Successes from investment in ourselves
This spring was a good one for Oklahoma City, when we earned multiple national accolades for a variety of economic and social indicators....
Jun 20, 2022


OKC Brownfields Conference to interest investors
In August, the Oklahoma Brownfields Conference returns to Oklahoma City. This event is an opportunity for public and private investors...
Jun 13, 2022


Report on downtown housing shows positive trends
The Alliance for Economic Development of Oklahoma City commissioned a downtown housing study by Economic & Planning Systems Inc. to...
Jun 6, 2022


Leaders recognized for OKC commitment
The annual Dean A. McGee Awards are a time to recognize outstanding leaders in our community – people who have made a significant and...
May 30, 2022


Oklahoma tourism brings economic development returns
It makes sense to look at our state’s tourism and recreation business through the lens of economic development. After all, in 2019,...
May 23, 2022
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