Business, Political Leaders of Tomorrow Chosen for Leadership Exchange Academy
OKLAHOMA CITY (May 29, 2025) – The State Chamber Research Foundation’s Leadership Exchange Academy (LEA) returns this summer for its 15th year of equipping Oklahoma’s future business and political leaders with the knowledge and connections they will need to make Oklahoma one of the strongest economies in the nation. The LEA cohort will be composed […]
State Business Leaders Re-investing in Oklahoma
State Business Leaders Re-investing in Oklahoma OKLAHOMA CITY (May 9, 2025)– A large majority of Oklahoma business leaders believe that our state is “on the right track” and plan on investing more in their companies. However, they remain concerned about the availability of a skilled workforce. This data and more are the findings of the […]
Tax Cuts and Growth: New Study Outlines Roadmap for Oklahoma’s Tax Reform
OKLAHOMA CITY (April 10, 2025) – A newly updated study from the State Chamber Research Foundation (SCRF) and the Tax Foundation outlines a path for Oklahoma to enhance its tax competitiveness while supporting long-term economic growth. Originally released in 2021, the study compares tax codes across the U.S. and offers updated recommendations focused on reforming […]
Scorecard Tracks Pro-Growth Legislation and Voting
Scorecard Tracks Pro-Growth Legislation and Voting OKLAHOMA CITY, OK (Feb. 13, 2025) After a quarter century of tracking pro-growth voting of Oklahoma elected officials at the State Capitol, the RIED Report is getting a facelift. The State Chamber Research Foundation (SCRF) is proud to launch the Prosperity Tracker. The Prosperity Tracker is an app that […]
Tort Changes Stifling Oklahoma Businesses
Tort Changes Stifling Oklahoma Businesses OKLAHOMA CITY (Feb. 5, 2025) – Businesses in Oklahoma cannot grow and thrive if they do not have a good idea on how much it will cost to do business. Changes in Oklahoma’s legal landscape have created uncertainty among business owners that has stifled business growth. Tort reform has become […]
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 […]
Scorecard Shows Oklahoma Continues to Climb
OKLAHOMA CITY (Jan. 4, 2024) – The 2024 Oklahoma Scorecard shows the Sooner State moving in the right direction. Oklahoma improved nine spots in overall economic competitiveness, climbing from 39th in the nation last year to 30th in the 2024 edition. The State Chamber Research Foundation has released the 2024 edition of its annual index […]
Business Leaders Optimistic, Workforce Top Concern
OKLAHOMA CITY (June 12, 2023) – Oklahoma business leaders are feeling optimistic about Oklahoma’s business and economic future, but they remain concerned about Oklahoma’s workforce availability. The continued concern for workforce was a key finding of the 2023 Oklahoma Business Leaders Poll, an invaluable resource that provides timely and comprehensive insight into the thoughts and […]