AudaCity: the VeloCityOKC show Greater OKC Chamber

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.
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Links, Chamber members and resources mentioned in this episode:
Dell Case Study: https://www.greateroklahomacity.com/case-studies/dell-inc./
Tinker Aerospace Complex: https://www.greateroklahomacity.com/case-studies/tinker/
Boeing relocations: https://www.velocityokc.com/blog/inside-okc/sip-success-story-the-boeing-company/
Convergence development update: https://www.velocityokc.com/blog/development/convergence-development-aims-to-connect-entities-industries-to-spur-innovation/
MAPS 4 passes: https://www.velocityokc.com/blog/inside-okc/voters-overwhelmingly-approve-maps-4/
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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.
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Links, Chamber members and resources mentioned in this episode:
Paseo District: https://www.thepaseo.org/
Paseo Arts and Creativity Center: https://www.thepaseo.org/pacc
Paseo Pottery: https://www.thepaseo.org/paseo-pottery
Paseo Arts Festival: https://www.thepaseo.org/festival
RIVERSPORT OKC opening day set for Saturday, March 12: https://www.velocityokc.com/blog/lifestyle/riversport-okc-opening-day-set-for-saturday-march-12/
Chocolate Decadence returns to Automobile Alley April 7: https://www.velocityokc.com/blog/lifestyle/chocolate-decadence-returns-to-automobile-alley-april-7/
Allied Arts to present 'Glow' temporary public art installation at Scissortail Park: https://www.velocityokc.com/blog/lifestyle/allied-arts-to-present-glow-temporary-public-art-installation-at-scissortail-park/
Elevate, OKC’s professional development conference – April 14, 2022: https://www.okcelevate.com/
Lively Beer Works: https://www.livelybeerworks.com/
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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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Lively Beer Works: https://www.livelybeerworks.com/
Rally / The Lively Show (Nov. 5 & 6, 7 – 11 p.m.) tickets: http://www.rallyokc.com
Lively 2nd anniversary party Dec. 2 – get tickets at livelybeerworks.com 
Build my future OKC Oct 26 - PWB council of COHBA https://www.velocityokc.com/blog/events/build-my-future-okc-event-looks-to-increase-student-interest-in-skilled-trades/
DRG "Service to Civilian" event Oct 26 - career support and assistance for vets and their families - https://www.velocityokc.com/blog/member-news/drg-to-host-service-to-civilian-program/
New Austin/LaGuardia nonstops - https://www.velocityokc.com/blog/inside-okc/american-airlines-now-offering-nonstop-service-to-austin-bergstrom-international-and-la-guardia/
Will Rogers World Airport welcomes first visitors to new terminal expansion: https://www.velocityokc.com/blog/inside-okc/will-rogers-world-airport-welcomes-first-visitors-to-new-terminal-expansion/  
OKC Trails update https://www.velocityokc.com/blog/inside-okc/new-city-trails-and-other-enhancements-progressing/
MAPS 4 implementation plan approved: https://www.velocityokc.com/blog/inside-okc/maps-4-projects-ready-to-begin-after-implementation-plan-approved/
#1 for likelihood of restaurant industry recovery: https://www.velocityokc.com/blog/inside-okc/oklahoma-city-s-restaurant-industry-demonstrating-promise-for-a-full-recovery/
The Garage: https://eatatthegarage.com/
Better Way OKC https://www.velocityokc.com/blog/inside-okc/a-better-way-program-offers-beautification-work-for-panhandlers/
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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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Links, Chamber members and resources mentioned in this episode:
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OKC Convention Center’s cleaning robots zap bacteria and viruses: https://www.velocityokc.com/blog/economy/okc-convention-center-s-cleaning-robots-zap-bacteria-and-viruses/
Virtual Sky: Bringing the Oklahoma sky indoors through sculpture: https://www.velocityokc.com/blog/inside-okc/bringing-the-oklahoma-sky-indoors-through-sculpture/
CVB looking for some ‘hometown heroes’ to help bring conventions to OKC: https://www.velocityokc.com/blog/economy/cvb-looking-for-some-hometown-heroes-to-help-bring-conventions-to-okc/
The Manhattan OKC: https://www.themanhattanokc.com/
Patrono OKC Italian Restaurant: http://patronookc.com/
Fassler Hall: https://fasslerhall.com/locations/oklahoma-city/
OKC Convention Center complete: https://www.velocityokc.com/blog/development/oklahoma-city-convention-center-complete-omni-set-to-open/
OKC Streetcar how-to: Brewery taproom crawl: https://www.velocityokc.com/blog/lifestyle/okc-streetcar-how-to-brewery-taproom-crawl/
Mayor Holt to provide State of the City address Nov. 1: https://www.velocityokc.com/blog/events/mayor-holt-to-provide-state-of-the-city-address-nov.-1/
Tickets now available for State of the Economy, Nov. 18: https://www.velocityokc.com/blog/events/tickets-now-available-for-state-of-the-economy-nov.-18/
Chamber Annual Meeting Dec. 3: https://www.okcchamber.com/index.php?src=sba&srctype=geteventdetails&datasource=geteventdetails&cale_id=2727&submenu=Events
Mix up Happy Hour with the OKBio Brewfest on October 21: https://www.velocityokc.com/blog/lifestyle/mix-up-happy-hour-with-the-okbio-brewfest-on-october-21/
OKBio Brewfest: https://i2e.org/okbio/brewfest/
Brewfest is back: https://www.velocityokc.com/blog/events/brewfest-is-back/
Disco Taco Parlor a unique take on tacos: https://www.velocityokc.com/blog/member-news/disco-taco-parlor-a-unique-take-on-tacos/
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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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Links, Chamber members and resources mentioned in this episode:
Stand Tall, Shop Small for OKC in July: https://www.velocityokc.com/blog/development/stand-tall-shop-small-for-okc-in-july/
Stand Tall, Shop Small for OKC: Auto Alley spotlight: https://www.velocityokc.com/blog/development/stand-tall-shop-small-for-okc-automobile-alley-spotlight/
Stand Tall, Shop Small for OKC: Asian District serving up more than just pho https://www.velocityokc.com/blog/development/stand-tall-shop-small-for-okc-asian-district-serving-up-more-than-just-pho/
Stand Tall, Shop Small for OKC: Bricktown spotlight https://www.velocityokc.com/blog/development/stand-tall-shop-small-for-okc-bricktown-spotlight/
Stand Tall, Shop Small for OKC: OKC Outlets announces new national tenant while providing opportunity for local retailers https://www.velocityokc.com/blog/development/stand-tall-shop-small-for-okc-the-okc-outlets-announces-new-national-tenant-while-providing-opportunity-for-local-retailers/
Stand Tall, Shop Small for OKC: Midtown makes local mixed-use good https://www.velocityokc.com/blog/development/stand-tall-shop-small-for-okc-midtown-makes-local-mixed-use-good/
Stand Tall, Shop Small for OKC: Adventure District spotlight https://www.velocityokc.com/blog/development/stand-stall-shop-small-for-okc-adventure-district-spotlight/
Stand Tall, Shop Small for OKC: Paseo District spotlight https://www.velocityokc.com/blog/development/stand-tall-shop-small-for-okc-paseo-district-spotlight/
Heartland Flyer: http://heartlandflyer.com/
Oklahoma River Cruise adds fifth ferry landing at Stockyards City as service resumes https://www.oklahoman.com/story/news/2021/07/17/stockyards-city-becomes-newest-ferry-stop-for-oklahoma-river-cruise/7976956002/
Stories to Tell: First Americans Museum announces opening date: https://www.velocityokc.com/blog/development/stories-to-tell-first-americans-museum-announces-opening-date/
Cherry Limeade, Ocean Water, Lemon Berry, are you thirsty yet? The SONIC Hard Seltzers are hitting the shelves of Oklahoma stores today: https://www.velocityokc.com/blog/member-news/cherry-limeade-ocean-water-lemon-berry-are-you-thirsty-yet-the-sonic-hard-seltzers-are-hitting-the-shelves-of-oklahoma-stores-today/
AudaCity episode 21: Tasting the SONIC/COOP hard seltzers, The Nova development, Sherlock in OKC, scooters, more https://www.velocityokc.com/blog/inside-okc/new-audacity-podcast-tasting-the-sonic-coop-hard-seltzers-the-nova-development-sherlock-in-okc-scooters-more/
AudaCity episode 10: Interview w/ COOP Ale Works’ Daniel Mercer live from COOP: https://www.velocityokc.com/blog/inside-okc/new-audacity-podcast-coop-ale-works-daniel-mercer-int.-springtime-favs-museum-exhibitions-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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Links, Chamber members and resources mentioned in this episode:
Heritage Lanes Bowling Center: http://www.heritagelanesokc.com/
Cherry Limeade, Ocean Water, Lemon Berry, are you thirsty yet? The SONIC Hard Seltzers are hitting the shelves of Oklahoma stores today: https://www.velocityokc.com/blog/member-news/cherry-limeade-ocean-water-lemon-berry-are-you-thirsty-yet-the-sonic-hard-seltzers-are-hitting-the-shelves-of-oklahoma-stores-today/
AudaCity episode 10: Interview w/ COOP Ale Works’ Daniel Mercer live from COOP: https://www.velocityokc.com/blog/inside-okc/new-audacity-podcast-coop-ale-works-daniel-mercer-int.-springtime-favs-museum-exhibitions-more/
AudaCity episode 3: Mocktail slushes, Gun, Yale Theater, Tower Theatre & more: https://www.velocityokc.com/blog/inside-okc/new-audacity-podcast-episode-mocktail-slushes-gun-yale-theater-tower-theatre-more/
It's quite a pickle: Sonic's new snow cone slush lineup, tested and paired: https://www.velocityokc.com/blog/lifestyle/it-s-quite-a-pickle-sonic-s-new-snow-cone-slush-lineup-tested-and-paired/
'The Nova' redevelopment coming to Automobile Alley: https://www.velocityokc.com/blog/development/the-nova-redevelopment-coming-to-automobile-alley/
Sherlock Holmes: The Exhibition / Science Museum Oklahoma: https://www.sciencemuseumok.org/sherlock-holmes
‘Jimmy B’s’ concept coming to Automobile Alley: https://www.velocityokc.com/blog/member-news/jimmy-b-s-concept-coming-to-auto-alley/
Ray’s Chicken Kitchen brings food truck concept to ParlorOKC: https://www.velocityokc.com/blog/member-news/ray-s-chicken-kitchen-brings-food-truck-concept-to-parlor/
Bradford House Hotel opening in May: https://www.velocityokc.com/blog/development/bradford-house-hotel-opening-in-may/
Stay safe and enjoy: Edmond edition: https://www.velocityokc.com/blog/lifestyle/stay-safe-and-enjoy-edmond-edition/
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