Episode 14 – Mask Up OKC, supporting local businesses, back to school plans, good news updates, Welcome Guide, the '90s & more
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Release Date: 08/05/2020
Episode 26 – Interview with Roy Williams, wrapping up season 1, season 2 preview
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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. Want video? Subscribe to our YouTube channel: Want audio and/or show archives? Links, Chamber members and resources mentioned in this episode: Dell Case Study: Tinker Aerospace Complex: Boeing relocations: Convergence...
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Episode 25 – Paseo history, Paseo Arts Festival, RIVERSPORT, chocolate, more
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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. Want video? Subscribe to our YouTube channel: Want audio and/or show archives? Links, Chamber members and resources mentioned in this episode: Paseo District: ...
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Episode 24 – Live at Lively Beer Works, local art, events, restaurant recovery, MAPS 4, more
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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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Episode 23 – Interview w/ Conv. Center GM Al Rojas, OKBio Brewfest and more
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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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Episode 22 – #ShopSmallForOKC, Heartland Flyer, River Cruises, hard seltzer mania, more
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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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Episode 21 – Tasting the SONIC/COOP hard seltzers, The Nova development, Sherlock in OKC, scooters, 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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Episode 20 – Bowling, markets in Scissortail Park, things to do in OKC as the summer approaches, Dodgers/Energy live, pickleball, InternOKC, more
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Episode 19 – The Modern Frontier + Beer, First Americans Museum, Dodgers/Energy live, elections April 6, RIVERSPORT, more
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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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Episode 18 – COOP/Sonic hard seltzer collab, deliverable cookies, Lyric Theatre in the great outdoors, elections, coworking, more
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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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Episode 17 – Shopping and eating locally for the holidays, interview w/ Steve Keenan @ Omni OKC Hotel, VeloCityOKC stories to check out
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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 Jan. 26, for an interview with Omni OKC General Manager Steve Keenan. Steve tells us about specials and options for residents, as well as some of the special designs and plans for the hotel that will be sure to please. We also talk shopping/eating locally for the holidays and some VeloCityOKC stories to check out, like Chamber member Christmas dinner options.
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We’re back in person (albeit outside and safely distanced from one another)! We talk being back in the office, how much is too much when it comes to mask coordination, our Mask Up OKC campaign, supporting local businesses and some good experiences we’ve had at local shops lately, our educational environment and what districts are doing (and how to hear more from district leaders via Chamber events) in these wacky times, some good news blurbs you maybe have missed, the new OKC Welcome Guide and more. We also discuss a little T. Swift, the return of the ‘90s and other random items.
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Links, Chamber members and resources mentioned in this episode:
Mask Up OKC: http://www.maskupokc.com
Iguana Mexican Grill: https://www.iguanamexicangrill.com/
Full Circle Bookstore: https://fullcirclebooks.com/
Belle Isle Brewery: https://www.belleislerestaurant.com/
Elevate OKC Professional Development: http://www.okcelevate.com
Aevus Precision Diagnostics founded as OKC company because of city’s low-cost, business friendly environment: https://www.velocityokc.com/blog/economy/aevus-precision-diagnostics-founded-as-okc-company-because-of-city-s-low-cost-business-friendly-environment/
Clubhouse Trailer Company adds more space to keep step with demand: https://www.velocityokc.com/blog/economy/clubhouse-trailer-company-adds-more-space-to-keep-step-with-demand/
Film/Television production industry readies for return: https://www.velocityokc.com/blog/economy/film-television-production-industry-readies-for-return/
Skydweller to headquarter in Oklahoma City: https://www.velocityokc.com/blog/economy/skydweller-to-headquarter-in-oklahoma-city/
Costco expands original backoffice job projections: https://www.velocityokc.com/blog/economy/costco-expands-original-backoffice-job-projections/
Boeing expanding presence in OKC: https://www.velocityokc.com/blog/development/boeing-expanding-presence-in-okc/
Job demand to increase as Tinker’s KC-46 campus build moves forward: https://www.velocityokc.com/blog/inside-okc/job-demand-to-increase-as-tinker-s-kc-46-campus-build-moves-forward/
Kratos awarded $400 Million 5-year IDIQ contract for U.S. Air Force Skyborg development: https://www.velocityokc.com/blog/member-news/kratos-awarded-400-million-5-year-idiq-contract-for-u.s.-air-force-skyborg-development/
OKC companies discuss regional economic strengths, opportunities: https://www.velocityokc.com/blog/economy/okc-companies-discuss-regional-economic-strengths-opportunities/
State Capitol interior restoration continues, exterior completed: https://www.velocityokc.com/blog/development/state-capitol-interior-restoration-continues-exterior-completed/
OKC Small Business Continuity Program: http://www.okcsmallbizhelp.com
Mask ordinance enforcement in OKC emphasizes education, cooperation: https://www.velocityokc.com/blog/economy/mask-ordinance-enforcement-in-okc-emphasizes-education-cooperation/
OKC’s CareerTech system is providing retraining opportunities during the pandemic: https://www.velocityokc.com/blog/economy/okc-s-careertech-system-is-providing-retraining-opportunities-during-the-pandemic/
New Welcome Guide available: https://www.velocityokc.com/blog/member-news/new-welcome-guide-available/
Oklahoma City – A 1937 Presentation: https://online.flippingbook.com/view/819766/
Learn how school schedules will impact workforce at Enlighten Aug. 7: https://www.velocityokc.com/blog/events/learn-how-school-schedules-will-impact-workforce-at-enlighten-aug.-7/
Google education evangelist, speaker panel to share philosophy at State of the Schools address: https://www.velocityokc.com/blog/events/google-education-evangelist-speaker-panel-to-share-philosophy-at-state-of-the-schools-address/
VeloCityOKC COVID-19 coverage and stories: https://www.velocityokc.com/blog/?mrkrs=COVID
More Chamber events and calendar: http://www.okcchamber.com/events
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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