SCRF’s Inaugural Oklahoma Prosperity Summit Coming in November
The State Chamber Research Foundation (SCRF) will host its inaugural Oklahoma Prosperity Summit next month, with a focus on developing talent for Oklahoma’s workforce at multiple levels. The Summit is an exclusive gathering of public policy thought leaders and policymakers exchanging ideas on how to move Oklahoma toward greater economic growth and prosperity. Strengthening the […]
Business Leaders Optimistic on Economy
OKLAHOMA CITY – Most Oklahoma business leaders believe that the state’s economy is headed in the right direction, but they remain concerned about the availability of a skilled workforce as well as the education system’s effectiveness in preparing students for the workforce. This data and more are the findings of the meticulously crafted 2024 Oklahoma […]
Leadership Exchange Academy Names 2024 Cohort
OKLAHOMA CITY (May 22, 2024) – Some of the best and brightest minds in the state will be gathering in Oklahoma City this summer for the Leadership Exchange Academy. For the 14th time, 38 men and women will take part in a cohort. The members will come together for educational conferences and programing to exchange […]
Workers Gain From Exposure to AI
There has been a great deal of concern in the past year about the growing ubiquity of artificial intelligence, commonly referred to as AI. Many have worried that the limitless innovation it promises will steal jobs from people, and that its ever-evolving capabilities will lead to a dystopian future in which machines rule the world. […]
Graduation Act of 2024 Builds Future Workforce Through New Educational Pathways
The Oklahoma Legislature is on the cusp of passing legislation that will grow tomorrow’s workforce by better aligning high school graduation requirements to educational pathways that will prepare students for success in their post-high school journey, whether they are pursuing college, a skilled trade, or military service. The Senate on Monday approved House Bill 3278, […]
An Examination of the Working Draft for a Federal Data Privacy Solution
A federal comprehensive data privacy solution may be on the horizon, but as of now it falls short of what is needed to create a workable regulatory landscape for businesses. Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) and Sen. Maria Cantwell (D-WA) issued the working draft of the bill. Like all comprehensive data privacy legislative proposals of […]
LEA Alumni Lunch Huge Hit! Cohort Application Live!
The first Leadership Exchange Academy Alumni Lunch was held last week and was an enormous success! The event was held at Will Rogers Theatre this past Thursday, celebrating LEA’s 10-year anniversary. More than 100 people, mostly state and business leaders alumi, enjoyed a tasty meal while discussing important issues that impact economic and business development […]
Shenanigans at the Oklahoma Supreme Court
A Note from Executive Director Ben Lepak The State Chamber was back at the Oklahoma Supreme Court last week on State Question 832. First, a little background. SQ 832, filed at the end of October, would raise prices for Oklahomans by mandating a drastic increase in the minimum wage that would increase every year in […]
Time for Oklahoma to Make Love Connection with Economic Development
Oklahoma is in the mood for love, hoping to attract new businesses to the state and lock down lifelong relationships with the businesses already here who have been so good to us. The Sooner State has a big new relationship goal; it’s called economic development. And the competition to win the hearts of top businesses […]
State Chamber, OK Farm Bureau Challenge SQ 823 in Oklahoma Supreme Court
The State Chamber of Oklahoma and the Oklahoma Farm Bureau took their fight against State Question 832 to the Oklahoma Supreme Court, challenging the constitutionality of the proposed state minimum wage increase. SQ 832 seeks to amend the Oklahoma Minimum Wage Act and increase the minimum wage by untying the state from the federal minimum […]