March 2018 Vol. 5 Issue 3

Districts add vibrancy, economic impact to Oklahoma City

First Friday in the Paseo District is just one of many events in the OKC Districts. Visit the Oklahoma City Visitors and Convention Bureau to learn more about the districts.

Warmer weather in Oklahoma City means more people getting out and enjoying our unique districts. These areas of the city have high local ownership and investment, and in some cases, a notable history or concentration of culture. They also have significant economic impact on the rest of the city. Many of our established and emerging districts have been assisted through Tax Increment Finance District designations or through the Commercial District Revitalization Program. The CDRP was started by the city of Oklahoma City in 2009 to help districts get organized, launch and grow. Year after year since 2013, over 80 percent of the managed districts outperform Oklahoma City’s average sales tax growth.  Read more

Two companies announce major investments in Oklahoma City region

WeGoLook

CACI International

by Greater Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce Oklahoma City is seeing significant momentum in the first quarter of 2018, with two more companies announcing major investments in the region.  WeGoLook, an Oklahoma City-grown company, plans to add more than 300 new jobs to the region by 2023. Adding to the positive news is CACI International Inc., a company that provides cyber-security and information services to intelligence, defense and federal civilian customers. CACI will centralize some of its business operations in Oklahoma City by opening a shared services center. Read more

From Cathy O'Connor, Alliance President

Oklahoma City is making great strides toward building a healthier and active community through new walking and biking routes. Recently the city dedicated its first truly urban trail, connecting neighborhoods and businesses along an 8-mile route. The Will Rogers Trail makes it easier to walk or ride from Lake Hefner and across Northwest Expressway at Meridian Avenue. It continues generally south and ultimately connects to the Oklahoma River Trail system near SW Fifth Street and May Avenue. With the exception of a two-block section, this trail is entirely separated from vehicular traffic. The city also recently broke ground on the Lake Draper Trail, the final of the three MAPS 3 trails. The 13-mile trail will circle Lake Stanley Draper in southeast Oklahoma City and is expected to be completed this fall. When completed, Oklahoma City will have more than 100 miles of multi-use trails. Read the full article at The Journal Record

Read the President's Report An economic update for October through December 2017

Development News

View the OCURA Land Development Map

See the Current Request for Proposals

View the Downtown Development Map Online

In the News

Reports from the Media Apartments, town homes and retail are being built in once impoverished Oklahoma City neighborhood News OK MAPS for Kids wraps up News OK Sales tax surges ahead in Oklahoma City, bolstered by consumer spending and voter-approved quarter-cent increase News OK CNBC analysis ranks OKC first for high salary/low cost of living combo Greater Oklahoma City Chamber Guest Columns from the President of the Alliance OKC closer to getting a Costco Living it up downtown Healthier trail ahead for OKC Celebrating OKC's Urban Garden

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About The Alliance The Alliance was created in 2011 to better serve the economic development needs of Oklahoma City. With its collaboration with city and private entities, the Alliance acts as a comprehensive resource for business in need of assistance from the public sector.

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