Episode 2 - Spokies Dash, get involved in river sports, MAPS 4, legislative session recap, Scissortail Park and more

We have an extended discussion with Chamber President and CEO Roy Williams about his life and career, the most important events, campaigns and recruitment wins that have happened for OKC over his tenure and what we need to do to keep things moving forward. We also wrap up season 1 of the AudaCity OKC podcast and give a little info on what’s coming soon as season 2 begins.

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Links, Chamber members and resources mentioned in this episode:

Dell Case Study: https://www.greateroklahomacity.com/case-studies/dell-inc./

Tinker Aerospace Complex: https://www.greateroklahomacity.com/case-studies/tinker/

Boeing relocations: https://www.velocityokc.com/blog/inside-okc/sip-success-story-the-boeing-company/

Convergence development update: https://www.velocityokc.com/blog/development/convergence-development-aims-to-connect-entities-industries-to-spur-innovation/

MAPS 4 passes: https://www.velocityokc.com/blog/inside-okc/voters-overwhelmingly-approve-maps-4/

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We’re at the Paseo Arts and Creativity Center speaking with Executive Director Amanda Bleakley and Paseo Pottery’s Collin Rosebrook about the Paseo District, the Paseo Arts Festival coming up Memorial Day weekend, RIVERSPORT’s Spring Break opening, Allied Arts’ temporary interactive art installations in Scissortail Park, Chocolate Decadence in Automobile Alley, OKC’s professional development conference Elevate and more.

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Paseo District: https://www.thepaseo.org/

Paseo Arts and Creativity Center: https://www.thepaseo.org/pacc

Paseo Pottery: https://www.thepaseo.org/paseo-pottery

Paseo Arts Festival: https://www.thepaseo.org/festival

RIVERSPORT OKC opening day set for Saturday, March 12: https://www.velocityokc.com/blog/lifestyle/riversport-okc-opening-day-set-for-saturday-march-12/

Chocolate Decadence returns to Automobile Alley April 7: https://www.velocityokc.com/blog/lifestyle/chocolate-decadence-returns-to-automobile-alley-april-7/

Allied Arts to present 'Glow' temporary public art installation at Scissortail Park: https://www.velocityokc.com/blog/lifestyle/allied-arts-to-present-glow-temporary-public-art-installation-at-scissortail-park/

Elevate, OKC’s professional development conference – April 14, 2022: https://www.okcelevate.com/

Lively Beer Works: https://www.livelybeerworks.com/

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We’re live at Chamber member Lively Beer Works to hear about the brewery, the art show they are hosting with Rally (“The Lively Show”), what’s great about operating in OKC and more with Lively’s Alena Chesney and Rally’s Marissa Raglin. We also talk local events, the MAPS 4 implementation plan, trail updates, new nonstop flights, restaurant recovery rankings and more.

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Lively Beer Works: https://www.livelybeerworks.com/

Rally / The Lively Show (Nov. 5 & 6, 7 – 11 p.m.) tickets: http://www.rallyokc.com

Lively 2nd anniversary party Dec. 2 – get tickets at livelybeerworks.com 

Build my future OKC Oct 26 - PWB council of COHBA https://www.velocityokc.com/blog/events/build-my-future-okc-event-looks-to-increase-student-interest-in-skilled-trades/

DRG "Service to Civilian" event Oct 26 - career support and assistance for vets and their families - https://www.velocityokc.com/blog/member-news/drg-to-host-service-to-civilian-program/

New Austin/LaGuardia nonstops - https://www.velocityokc.com/blog/inside-okc/american-airlines-now-offering-nonstop-service-to-austin-bergstrom-international-and-la-guardia/

Will Rogers World Airport welcomes first visitors to new terminal expansion: https://www.velocityokc.com/blog/inside-okc/will-rogers-world-airport-welcomes-first-visitors-to-new-terminal-expansion/  

OKC Trails update https://www.velocityokc.com/blog/inside-okc/new-city-trails-and-other-enhancements-progressing/

MAPS 4 implementation plan approved: https://www.velocityokc.com/blog/inside-okc/maps-4-projects-ready-to-begin-after-implementation-plan-approved/

#1 for likelihood of restaurant industry recovery: https://www.velocityokc.com/blog/inside-okc/oklahoma-city-s-restaurant-industry-demonstrating-promise-for-a-full-recovery/

The Garage: https://eatatthegarage.com/

Better Way OKC https://www.velocityokc.com/blog/inside-okc/a-better-way-program-offers-beautification-work-for-panhandlers/

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We’re at the beautiful OKC Convention Center to hear from General Manager Al Rojas about why he chose to come to OKC, what’s special about our convention offerings, and how we’ve created a unique experience for locals and visitors alike. We also talk OKC Marathon, OKBio’s Brewfest Oct. 21, preview our next episode from Lively Beer Works and more.

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OKC Convention Center’s cleaning robots zap bacteria and viruses: https://www.velocityokc.com/blog/economy/okc-convention-center-s-cleaning-robots-zap-bacteria-and-viruses/

Virtual Sky: Bringing the Oklahoma sky indoors through sculpture: https://www.velocityokc.com/blog/inside-okc/bringing-the-oklahoma-sky-indoors-through-sculpture/

CVB looking for some ‘hometown heroes’ to help bring conventions to OKC: https://www.velocityokc.com/blog/economy/cvb-looking-for-some-hometown-heroes-to-help-bring-conventions-to-okc/

The Manhattan OKC: https://www.themanhattanokc.com/

Patrono OKC Italian Restaurant: http://patronookc.com/

Fassler Hall: https://fasslerhall.com/locations/oklahoma-city/

OKC Convention Center complete: https://www.velocityokc.com/blog/development/oklahoma-city-convention-center-complete-omni-set-to-open/

OKC Streetcar how-to: Brewery taproom crawl: https://www.velocityokc.com/blog/lifestyle/okc-streetcar-how-to-brewery-taproom-crawl/

Mayor Holt to provide State of the City address Nov. 1: https://www.velocityokc.com/blog/events/mayor-holt-to-provide-state-of-the-city-address-nov.-1/

Tickets now available for State of the Economy, Nov. 18: https://www.velocityokc.com/blog/events/tickets-now-available-for-state-of-the-economy-nov.-18/

Chamber Annual Meeting Dec. 3: https://www.okcchamber.com/index.php?src=sba&srctype=geteventdetails&datasource=geteventdetails&cale_id=2727&submenu=Events

Mix up Happy Hour with the OKBio Brewfest on October 21: https://www.velocityokc.com/blog/lifestyle/mix-up-happy-hour-with-the-okbio-brewfest-on-october-21/

OKBio Brewfest: https://i2e.org/okbio/brewfest/

Brewfest is back: https://www.velocityokc.com/blog/events/brewfest-is-back/

Disco Taco Parlor a unique take on tacos: https://www.velocityokc.com/blog/member-news/disco-taco-parlor-a-unique-take-on-tacos/

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We encourage everyone to Stand Tall, Shop Small for OKC and talk about the Chamber’s summer “support local” campaign (#ShopSmallForOKC). We also talk more local hard seltzer, new Oklahoma River Cruise landings at the Stockyards and the First Americans Museum, traveling on the Heartland Flyer and more.

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Links, Chamber members and resources mentioned in this episode:

Stand Tall, Shop Small for OKC in July: https://www.velocityokc.com/blog/development/stand-tall-shop-small-for-okc-in-july/

Stand Tall, Shop Small for OKC: Auto Alley spotlight: https://www.velocityokc.com/blog/development/stand-tall-shop-small-for-okc-automobile-alley-spotlight/

Stand Tall, Shop Small for OKC: Asian District serving up more than just pho https://www.velocityokc.com/blog/development/stand-tall-shop-small-for-okc-asian-district-serving-up-more-than-just-pho/

Stand Tall, Shop Small for OKC: Bricktown spotlight https://www.velocityokc.com/blog/development/stand-tall-shop-small-for-okc-bricktown-spotlight/

Stand Tall, Shop Small for OKC: OKC Outlets announces new national tenant while providing opportunity for local retailers https://www.velocityokc.com/blog/development/stand-tall-shop-small-for-okc-the-okc-outlets-announces-new-national-tenant-while-providing-opportunity-for-local-retailers/

Stand Tall, Shop Small for OKC: Midtown makes local mixed-use good https://www.velocityokc.com/blog/development/stand-tall-shop-small-for-okc-midtown-makes-local-mixed-use-good/

Stand Tall, Shop Small for OKC: Adventure District spotlight https://www.velocityokc.com/blog/development/stand-stall-shop-small-for-okc-adventure-district-spotlight/

Stand Tall, Shop Small for OKC: Paseo District spotlight https://www.velocityokc.com/blog/development/stand-tall-shop-small-for-okc-paseo-district-spotlight/

Heartland Flyer: http://heartlandflyer.com/

Oklahoma River Cruise adds fifth ferry landing at Stockyards City as service resumes https://www.oklahoman.com/story/news/2021/07/17/stockyards-city-becomes-newest-ferry-stop-for-oklahoma-river-cruise/7976956002/

Stories to Tell: First Americans Museum announces opening date: https://www.velocityokc.com/blog/development/stories-to-tell-first-americans-museum-announces-opening-date/

Cherry Limeade, Ocean Water, Lemon Berry, are you thirsty yet? The SONIC Hard Seltzers are hitting the shelves of Oklahoma stores today: https://www.velocityokc.com/blog/member-news/cherry-limeade-ocean-water-lemon-berry-are-you-thirsty-yet-the-sonic-hard-seltzers-are-hitting-the-shelves-of-oklahoma-stores-today/

AudaCity episode 21: Tasting the SONIC/COOP hard seltzers, The Nova development, Sherlock in OKC, scooters, more https://www.velocityokc.com/blog/inside-okc/new-audacity-podcast-tasting-the-sonic-coop-hard-seltzers-the-nova-development-sherlock-in-okc-scooters-more/

AudaCity episode 10: Interview w/ COOP Ale Works’ Daniel Mercer live from COOP: https://www.velocityokc.com/blog/inside-okc/new-audacity-podcast-coop-ale-works-daniel-mercer-int.-springtime-favs-museum-exhibitions-more/

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We taste test the SONIC/COOP collaborative hard seltzer product and suggest some of our favorite SONIC menu items with which to pair each flavor. We also talk about The Nova development announcement, the Sherlock Holmes exhibit at Science Museum Oklahoma, experiences we’ve had as OKC opens up, an announcement on in-person Chamber events and more.

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Links, Chamber members and resources mentioned in this episode:

Heritage Lanes Bowling Center: http://www.heritagelanesokc.com/

Cherry Limeade, Ocean Water, Lemon Berry, are you thirsty yet? The SONIC Hard Seltzers are hitting the shelves of Oklahoma stores today: https://www.velocityokc.com/blog/member-news/cherry-limeade-ocean-water-lemon-berry-are-you-thirsty-yet-the-sonic-hard-seltzers-are-hitting-the-shelves-of-oklahoma-stores-today/

AudaCity episode 10: Interview w/ COOP Ale Works’ Daniel Mercer live from COOP: https://www.velocityokc.com/blog/inside-okc/new-audacity-podcast-coop-ale-works-daniel-mercer-int.-springtime-favs-museum-exhibitions-more/

AudaCity episode 3: Mocktail slushes, Gun, Yale Theater, Tower Theatre & more: https://www.velocityokc.com/blog/inside-okc/new-audacity-podcast-episode-mocktail-slushes-gun-yale-theater-tower-theatre-more/

It's quite a pickle: Sonic's new snow cone slush lineup, tested and paired: https://www.velocityokc.com/blog/lifestyle/it-s-quite-a-pickle-sonic-s-new-snow-cone-slush-lineup-tested-and-paired/

'The Nova' redevelopment coming to Automobile Alley: https://www.velocityokc.com/blog/development/the-nova-redevelopment-coming-to-automobile-alley/

Sherlock Holmes: The Exhibition / Science Museum Oklahoma: https://www.sciencemuseumok.org/sherlock-holmes

‘Jimmy B’s’ concept coming to Automobile Alley: https://www.velocityokc.com/blog/member-news/jimmy-b-s-concept-coming-to-auto-alley/

Ray’s Chicken Kitchen brings food truck concept to ParlorOKC: https://www.velocityokc.com/blog/member-news/ray-s-chicken-kitchen-brings-food-truck-concept-to-parlor/

Bradford House Hotel opening in May: https://www.velocityokc.com/blog/development/bradford-house-hotel-opening-in-may/

Stay safe and enjoy: Edmond edition: https://www.velocityokc.com/blog/lifestyle/stay-safe-and-enjoy-edmond-edition/

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We talk bowling (for some reason), Scissortail Park’s market options, as well as how things are re-opening and what we’re looking forward to doing in OKC this summer including Dodgers and Energy games. We also discuss how to get involved with the sport that’s sweeping the metro – pickleball – in addition to downtown treats, InternOKC, the Chamber’s young professional development program, and we sneak peek ep. 21 (which we’re excited about shooting).

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Links, Chamber members and resources mentioned in this episode:

Main Event: https://www.mainevent.com/locations/oklahoma/oklahoma-city/

HeyDay: https://www.heydayfun.com/

Dust Bowl: https://dustbowllounge.com/locations/oklahoma-city/

Heritage Lanes Bowling Center: http://www.heritagelanesokc.com/

Paint the Wild offers outdoor artistic experience at the OKC Zoo: https://www.velocityokc.com/blog/lifestyle/paint-the-wild-offers-outdoor-artistic-experience-at-the-okc-zoo/

Festival of the Arts is back: https://www.velocityokc.com/blog/lifestyle/festival-of-the-arts-moves-to-june-22-27/

Energy FC update: Preseason schedule, new conference alignment, more: https://www.velocityokc.com/blog/lifestyle/energy-fc-update-preseason-schedule-new-conference-alignment-more/

Energy FC announces full 2021 schedule: https://www.velocityokc.com/blog/member-news/energy-fc-announces-full-2021-schedule/

OKC Dodgers announce updated 2021 schedule; HS baseball series returns: https://www.velocityokc.com/blog/member-news/okc-dodgers-announce-updated-2021-schedule-hs-baseball-series-returns/

What’s the dill with Oklahoma City’s new popular pastime, pickleball? https://www.velocityokc.com/blog/lifestyle/what-s-the-dill-with-oklahoma-city-s-new-popular-pastime-pickleball/

Chicken N Pickle: https://chickennpickle.com/oklahoma-city/

Resilience on the court: Adaptive sports program provides fun, competition: https://www.velocityokc.com/blog/member-news/resilience-on-the-court-adaptive-sports-program-provides-fun-competition/

Santa Fe Family Life Center: https://www.sfflc.com/

Kitchen 324: https://www.kitchen324.com/

Stella Nova: https://www.stellanova.com/

InternOKC: https://www.abetterlifeokc.com/internokc/internokc/

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VisitOKC VP of Destination Marketing Lindsay Vidrine joins us to tell us about The Modern Frontier campaign and the new branded beer and future plans. We also talk about the First Americans Museum’s upcoming fall opening, the OKC Dodgers’ and Energy FC’s in-person plans and schedules, election info for April 6, and RIVERSPORT’s opening plans.

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Links, Chamber members and resources mentioned in this episode:

OKC CVB and Homeland partner to distribute 'The Modern Frontier Beer': https://www.velocityokc.com/blog/member-news/okc-cvb-and-homeland-partner-to-distribute-the-modern-frontier-beer/

Stories to tell: First Americans Museum announces opening date: https://www.velocityokc.com/blog/development/stories-to-tell-first-americans-museum-announces-opening-date/

Energy FC update: Preseason schedule, new conference alignment, more: https://www.velocityokc.com/blog/lifestyle/energy-fc-update-preseason-schedule-new-conference-alignment-more/

Energy FC announces full 2021 schedule: https://www.velocityokc.com/blog/member-news/energy-fc-announces-full-2021-schedule/

OKC Dodgers announce updated 2021 schedule; HS baseball series returns: https://www.velocityokc.com/blog/member-news/okc-dodgers-announce-updated-2021-schedule-hs-baseball-series-returns/

OKCPS board chairperson, representatives of Districts 1 and 2 to be decided on April 6: https://www.velocityokc.com/blog/inside-okc/okcps-board-chairperson-representatives-of-districts-1-and-2-to-be-decided-on-april-6/

April 6 runoff election to decide city council representatives: https://www.velocityokc.com/blog/inside-okc/april-6-runoff-election-to-decide-city-council-representatives/

City Council, School Board Chair seats to be decided: https://www.velocityokc.com/blog/inside-okc/city-council-school-board-chair-seats-to-be-decided-feb.-9th/

Learn more about Oklahoma City school board candidates: https://www.velocityokc.com/blog/inside-okc/learn-more-about-oklahoma-city-school-board-candidates-on-the-feb.-9-ballot/

Learn more about OKC City Council candidates: https://www.velocityokc.com/blog/inside-okc/learn-more-about-oklahoma-city-council-candidates-on-the-feb.-9-ballot/

RIVERSPORT fully opens Memorial Day; open now weekends: https://www.velocityokc.com/blog/lifestyle/riversport-opens-saturday-for-spring-break/

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VeloCityOKC COVID-19 coverage and stories: https://www.velocityokc.com/blog/?mrkrs=COVID

Chamber COVID-19 resources: https://www.okcchamber.com/covid19

VisitOKC’s “support OKC” list of local shops, restaurants, services and attractions you can creatively patronize during the pandemic: http://www.visitokc.com/support-okc/

Downtown OKC’s list of open restaurants/services/shops: http://www.downtownokc.com/support-local/

OKLAworks Twitter page (job announcements): http://twitter.com/OKLAworks

OK for OK local biz listings: http://www.okforok.com 

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We’re back in our outdoor home base at Kerr Park, talking cool collabs between Chamber members like the upcoming release of COOP Ale Works’ Sonic-slush branded-and-inspired hard seltzers. We also discuss Tiff’s Treats cookie delivery in Bricktown, Lyric Theatre’s outdoorsy plans for its 2021 schedule, networking in a pandemic, coworking options, upcoming local elections and more.

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Links, Chamber members and resources mentioned in this episode:

COOP Ale Works / Sonic Drive-Ins offer its first alcoholic beverage (The Oklahoman): https://www.oklahoman.com/story/news/2021/03/11/sonic-drive-ins-offer-its-first-alcoholic-beverage/6933914002/

Tiff’s Treats announces Oklahoma debut of its signature warm cookie delivery (Visit OKC): https://www.visitokc.com/articles/post/tiffs-treats-announces-oklahoma-debut-of-its-signature-warm-cookie-delivery/  

Lyric Theatre is exploring the great outdoors with its 2021 shows (The Oklahoman): https://www.oklahoman.com/story/entertainment/columns/brandy-mcdonnell/2021/02/28/lyric-theatre-is-exploring-the-great-outdoors-with-its-2021-shows/334012007/

City Council, School Board Chair seats to be decided: https://www.velocityokc.com/blog/inside-okc/city-council-school-board-chair-seats-to-be-decided-feb.-9th/

Learn more about Oklahoma City school board candidates: https://www.velocityokc.com/blog/inside-okc/learn-more-about-oklahoma-city-school-board-candidates-on-the-feb.-9-ballot/

Learn more about OKC City Council candidates: https://www.velocityokc.com/blog/inside-okc/learn-more-about-oklahoma-city-council-candidates-on-the-feb.-9-ballot/

Need to network? The Chamber can help: https://www.velocityokc.com/blog/member-news/need-to-network-the-chamber-can-help/

Chamber is still a great networking resource: https://www.velocityokc.com/blog/member-news/leadership-notes-chamber-is-still-a-great-networking-resource/

Enlighten first Friday free webinar / networking:

Chamber member Grand Openings:

Attend March Chamber Forum to learn about the outlook for entrepreneurship in OKC: https://www.velocityokc.com/blog/events/attend-march-chamber-forum-to-learn-about-the-outlook-for-entrepreneurship-in-okc/

Crew Workspace: https://crewworkspace.com/

Executive Hub concept aims to bring flexibility to OKC’s market: https://www.velocityokc.com/blog/member-news/executive-hub-concept-aims-to-bring-flexibility-to-oklahoma-city-s-market/

Executive Hub at Gaillardia: https://www.okcexecutivehub.com/at-gaillardia-parkway

Vault 405: https://vault405.com/

StarSpace46: OKC’s hub for innovation: https://www.velocityokc.com/blog/economy/starspace46-okc-s-hub-for-innovation/

StarSpace46: https://www.starspace46.com/

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VeloCityOKC COVID-19 coverage and stories: https://www.velocityokc.com/blog/?mrkrs=COVID

Chamber COVID-19 resources: https://www.okcchamber.com/covid19

VisitOKC’s “support OKC” list of local shops, restaurants, services and attractions you can creatively patronize during the pandemic: http://www.visitokc.com/support-okc/

Downtown OKC’s list of open restaurants/services/shops: http://www.downtownokc.com/support-local/

OKLAworks Twitter page (job announcements): http://twitter.com/OKLAworks

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We are immersed in the sounds of Omni Hotel construction as we visit Scissortail Park before heading across Robinson to the hotel, which opens January 26, for an interview with Omni Oklahoma City General Manager Steve Keenan. Steve tells us about specials and options for residents to take advantage of, as well as some of the special designs and plans for the hotel that will be sure to please. We also talk shopping and eating locally for the holidays and some VeloCityOKC stories you should check out, like Christmas dinner options from Chamber members.

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Links, Chamber members and resources mentioned in this episode:

Stand Tall, Shop Small for OKC campaign info and sharable social media assets: https://www.velocityokc.com/ShopSmallForOKC

Woody Candy Company: http://www.woodycandy.com

Plenty Mercantile: https://www.plentymercantile.com/

Shop Good: https://shopgoodokc.com/

The Black Scintilla: https://blackscintilla.com/

Full Circle Books: https://fullcirclebooks.com/

Chamber member restaurants: https://www.okcchamber.com/index.php?src=sba&srctype=businesssearch_lister&submenu=Membership&allanyexact=All&search_key=&search_cat=581208&submit=Submit

Parlor OKC: https://www.parlorokc.com/

A Good Egg: https://www.goodeggdining.com/

Hal Smith Restaurants: https://halsmith.com/

McNellie’s Group: https://www.mcnelliesgroup.com/

Pearl’s Restaurant Group: https://pearlsokc.com/gift-cards/

Homeland Grocery Stores: https://www.homelandstores.com/ 

Omni Oklahoma City Hotel: https://www.omnihotels.com/hotels/oklahoma-city

Omni gift cards: https://www.omnihotels.com/shop/gift-cards

Bob’s Steak & Chop House: https://www.omnihotels.com/hotels/oklahoma-city/dining/bobs-steak-and-chop-house

Omni Oklahoma City restaurants: https://www.omnihotels.com/hotels/oklahoma-city/dining

Mokara Spa: https://www.omnihotels.com/hotels/oklahoma-city/spa

First National renovation a special project to Brooks as well as to OKC: https://www.velocityokc.com/blog/development/first-national-renovation-a-special-project-to-brooks-as-well-as-to-okc/

OK’s landscape incorporated into new Univ. of Okla. Medical Center North Tower: https://www.velocityokc.com/blog/development/ok-s-landscape-incorporated-into-new-univ.-of-okla.-medical-center-north-tower/

Christmas dinner options around OKC: https://www.velocityokc.com/blog/lifestyle/christmas-dinner-options-around-okc/

 Christmas lights to see around OKC: https://www.velocityokc.com/blog/lifestyle/christmas-lights-to-see-around-okc/

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VeloCityOKC COVID-19 coverage and stories: https://www.velocityokc.com/blog/?mrkrs=COVID

Chamber COVID-19 resources: https://www.okcchamber.com/covid19

VisitOKC’s “support OKC” list of local shops, restaurants, services and attractions you can creatively patronize during the pandemic: http://www.visitokc.com/support-okc/

Downtown OKC’s list of open restaurants/services/shops: http://www.downtownokc.com/support-local/

OKLAworks Twitter page (job announcements): http://twitter.com/OKLAworks

OK for OK local biz listings: http://www.okforok.com 

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