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State Leaders Launch “Oklahoma Competes” to Boost Economic Competitiveness
OKLAHOMA CITY (OBV) — Business, civic and legislative leaders gathered Monday at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum as The State Chamber of…
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Officials Say Wage Mandates Kill Jobs, Hurt Youth Workers
OKLAHOMA CITY (OBV) — “We always want to make sure that we are growing jobs in Missouri. This is going to do the opposite…
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Lawmakers Explore Ways to Cut Red Tape for Workforce Housing
OKLAHOMA CITY (OBV) — Oklahoma lawmakers are taking a closer look at how state regulations may be standing in the way of developing more affordable…
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Opinion: Last Place in the Rankings That Matter Most
This editorial was written by Chad Warmington, President and CEO of The State Chamber of Oklahoma In Oklahoma, we know how to keep score.…
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Program to help Oklahoma farmers, agriculture businesses relaunched
The State of Oklahoma is relaunching a program specifically designed to help farmers, ranchers and agricultural businesses across the state.
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State Chamber, U.S. SBA, Walmart helping Oklahoma residents, businesses impacted by deadly tornadoes
State Chamber of Oklahoma members, the U.S. Small Business Administration and Walmart are all contributing to help businesses and community members impacted by the deadly tornadoes that struck Oklahoma last week.
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Poll: Oklahomans want retail theft crackdown; legislature taking action
Oklahoma lawmakers are considering legislation that creates tougher laws on crimes that hurt businesses, and a new poll shows that Oklahomans want such laws passed.
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Oklahoma attorney general joins coalition, supports outlawing junk fees
Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond signed his support onto the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) proposed rule that outlaws junk fees.
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Michelin rep says Oklahoma factory to close because facility lacks assets to meet tire production demands
Michelin's tire manufacturing facility in Ardmore, Okla., will close by the end of 2025, a decision that a company representative described as necessary because the factory is incapable of producing in-demand tires in an economically efficient manner.
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Oklahoma energy companies taking action to protect employees’ mental health
Oklahoma business personnel gathered at Devon Energy Wednesday for a special program discussing the best practices and strategies companies can utilize to address mental health concerns in the workplace.