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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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Small business programs launch in Oklahoma
Oklahoma businesses still need our help and JPMorgan Chase has made an investment to help small businesses in our state. Progress OKC and...
Feb 15, 2021


PlaceKeepers to support those interested in improving northeast OKC
A new program has been launched to help those interested in creating more development knowledge, business resources, private investments...
Feb 8, 2021


Small businesses, nonprofits demonstrate creativity, resilience
COVID-19 required small businesses and nonprofits to quickly change how they provide goods and services. In-person shopping, eating,...
Feb 1, 2021


Advancements in OKC’s diversity and inclusion
It’s encouraging to see Oklahoma City take the next steps to strengthen our diversity, equity and inclusion. I commend the city of...
Jan 25, 2021


An early look inside Omni Oklahoma City
The Omni Oklahoma City Hotel will open next week, January 26, with 605 luxury guest rooms, 29 suites, 76,000 square feet of meeting...
Jan 21, 2021


2021 planning lays groundwork for future economic development
Looking at the most significant economic development projects for our city in 2021, two that I’m most anticipating are historic...
Jan 19, 2021


Economic bright spots, Part 2
In my column last week, I talked about bright spots for Oklahoma City in 2021. There are several other things that have me optimistic...
Jan 11, 2021


2021 will bring lasting economic wins for OKC
The start of 2021 will bring some exciting economic development projects to completion. One of the most notable is the January opening of...
Jan 4, 2021


Bright spots of 2020
Before we discard 2020 and move forward, I want to highlight some economic development bright spots for our city and some lessons worth...
Dec 28, 2020


New public art project commissioned
The city of Oklahoma City’s Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs and the Alliance for Economic Development of Oklahoma City recently issued...
Dec 22, 2020


Oklahoma County relief program reports results
The Oklahoma County Small Business and Nonprofit Grants reported preliminary results of its funding, totaling nearly $14.7 million. The...
Dec 14, 2020


New program provides critical capital for small businesses
One of the biggest obstacles for entrepreneurs and startups is finding access to capital. Young or small companies can go bust if the...
Dec 8, 2020


Top places in OKC to find holiday joy
Holiday activities look different this year, but there are still plenty of opportunities to find holiday spirit, family fun and safe...
Dec 1, 2020


New grants help central Oklahoma economy
Oklahoma County Small Business and Nonprofit Grants opened Monday with an enthusiastic response from businesses and nonprofits across...
Nov 25, 2020


Spend local on Small Business Saturday
There’s never been a time when small businesses in our community needed or deserved our attention more. Saturday, Nov. 28 is Small...
Nov 17, 2020


OK Humane to border Lower Park
It was just over a year ago that we had a successful opening weekend for Scissortail Park with fireworks, concerts and food trucks. Last...
Nov 10, 2020


OKC readies new site for growing industrial needs
The Urban Land Institute recently published an economic forecast for 2021 and beyond. Its findings, with data trends over the past 10...
Nov 3, 2020


Improving recreation in NE OKC
Next week the city of Oklahoma City will break ground on another much-anticipated building benefiting residents in northeast Oklahoma...
Oct 27, 2020


New program helps minority businesses
Once again, the Oklahoma City Council has listened and extended help to small businesses in our community. Next week, we launch the...
Oct 20, 2020


Millions dispersed to business owners
A program designed to help struggling businesses in Oklahoma City has provided more than $32.5 million to business owners in 2020. Under...
Oct 13, 2020
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