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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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Community visioning to draw input from citizens
I’m excited that a planning process has recently kicked off for NE Oklahoma City. The Oklahoma City Urban Renewal Authority owns several...
Dec 13, 2021


Business owners tap resources for growth
Next week, 17 local small business owners will “graduate” from a program designed to help their businesses grow. Started in 2020, the...
Dec 6, 2021


Kiva making a difference for OKC small businesses
A year ago, while others were busy with holiday festivities, Maurianna Adams, executive director with Progress OKC, was working late...
Nov 29, 2021


Spend locally on Small Business Saturday
This Saturday is Small Business Saturday, a key shopping day with the reminder to support small businesses. Wedged between Black Friday...
Nov 22, 2021


Clean energy program launches for commercial properties in county
Oklahoma County is introducing a new clean energy financing program for commercial property owners. Commercial Property Assessed Clean...
Nov 8, 2021


Local events keep us informed, connected
I often write about what’s happening in districts across Oklahoma City to keep people informed of interesting events and encourage them...
Nov 1, 2021


Progress OKC celebrates five years of impact
Five years ago this month, the Alliance for Economic Development for Oklahoma City founded Progress OKC as a Community Development...
Oct 25, 2021


RFPs out for anticipated development projects
The Oklahoma City Urban Renewal Authority and the Oklahoma City Redevelopment Authority issued 10 new requests for proposals. The RFPs...
Oct 18, 2021


Events draw attention to OKC development efforts
There are many opportunities to learn what’s happening in your community, hear what’s being planned for the future, provide your...
Oct 11, 2021


OKC celebrates and supports minority businesses
Know of an Oklahoma City minority business owner who has demonstrated wise leadership, inspired people or created new and original ideas?...
Sep 27, 2021


Momentum continues for OKC entrepreneurs
Next week, Oklahoma City will launch another resource for local entrepreneurs. gBeta Oklahoma City will start a seven-week mentorship...
Sep 20, 2021


First Americans Museum a significant achievement
This weekend marks the grand opening of the First Americans Museum in Oklahoma City with public events Friday and Saturday. The...
Sep 13, 2021


Study gives direction for small business support
Small businesses are key to our economy; in Oklahoma, more than 50% of the private workforce is employed by small businesses and...
Sep 6, 2021


OKC celebrates grocery store opening
The community is invited to celebrate the opening of the new, full-service Homeland grocery store at NE 36th and Lincoln Boulevard on...
Aug 30, 2021


OIA facilitates expansions, new development
I’ve written about the Oklahoma Industries Authority several times in the last nine months, and for good reason. The industrial market is...
Aug 23, 2021


Timing is everything for outdoor summer events
Outdoor events are a good way to enjoy some safe social activity and entertainment. During the heat of summer, there are many community...
Aug 16, 2021


Land use plan provides guide for Innovation District
The goals of the Innovation District are to develop a place where innovation and entrepreneurship flourish and where people can...
Aug 9, 2021


New RFPs issued for 3 properties in OKC
The Oklahoma City Urban Renewal Authority recently issued three new requests for proposal for development of empty land that will have a...
Aug 2, 2021


Continued partnership drives OKC’s economy
Oklahoma City’s support of Tinker Air Force Base has been constant since it began in 1941 after a group of Oklahoma City businessmen, led...
Jul 26, 2021


Recognizing vision, tenacity
When we consider the transformation of Oklahoma City over the past quarter-century, Cathy O’Connor’s contributions to nearly every...
Jul 19, 2021
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