AudaCity: the VeloCityOKC show

Greater OKC Chamber
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The AudaCity: VeloCity OKC podcast aims to get you the inside scoop on what's going on in Oklahoma City. Whether it's food, beer, bikes, city policy, MAPS, events, new developments, neighborhoods, legislative issues and more, we'll cover it here. Join us in our quest to help make OKC great!

  1. 08/08/2022

    Interview with Roy Williams, wrapping up season 1, season 2 preview

    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: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeXBg5_c4VxGGR_kxMHb2wg Want audio and/or show archives? http://www.velocityokc.com/audacity 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/ Sign up for a weekly VeloCity email to stay up on what's going down in OKC: https://www.velocityokc.com/index.php?src=forms&id=enews&category=&email=EMAIL&submit.x=40&submit.y=28 Feedback: networking@okcchamber.com or Chamber social media (@okcchamber) - https://www.facebook.com/okcchamber - https://twitter.com/okcchamber - https://www.instagram.com/okcchamber/ - https://www.linkedin.com/company/greater-oklahoma-city-chamber/

    39 min

  2. 03/11/2022

    Paseo history, Paseo Arts Festival, RIVERSPORT, chocolate, more

    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: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeXBg5_c4VxGGR_kxMHb2wg Want audio and/or show archives? http://www.velocityokc.com/audacity 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/ Sign up for a weekly VeloCity email to stay up on what's going down in OKC: https://www.velocityokc.com/index.php?src=forms&id=enews&category=&email=EMAIL&submit.x=40&submit.y=28 Feedback: networking@okcchamber.com or Chamber social media (@okcchamber) - https://www.facebook.com/okcchamber - https://twitter.com/okcchamber - https://www.instagram.com/okcchamber/ - https://www.linkedin.com/company/greater-oklahoma-city-chamber/

    23 min

  3. 10/26/2021

    Live at Lively Beer Works, local art, events, restaurant recovery, MAPS 4, more

    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. Want video? Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeXBg5_c4VxGGR_kxMHb2wg Want show archives/audio subscription links? http://www.velocityokc.com/audacity Links, Chamber members and resources mentioned in this episode: --    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/ Sign up for a weekly VeloCity email to stay up on what's going down in OKC: https://www.velocityokc.com/index.php?src=forms&id=enews&category=&email=EMAIL&submit.x=40&submit.y=28 Feedback: networking@okcchamber.com or Chamber social media (@okcchamber) - https://www.facebook.com/okcchamber - https://twitter.com/okcchamber - https://www.instagram.com/okcchamber/ - https://www.linkedin.com/company/greater-oklahoma-city-chamber/

    37 min

  4. 10/19/2021

    Interview w/ Conv. Center GM Al Rojas, OKBio Brewfest and more

    Want video? Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeXBg5_c4VxGGR_kxMHb2wg 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. Want show archives? http://www.velocityokc.com/audacity Links, Chamber members and resources mentioned in this episode: --    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/ Sign up for a weekly VeloCity email to stay up on what's going down in OKC: https://www.velocityokc.com/index.php?src=forms&id=enews&category=&email=EMAIL&submit.x=40&submit.y=28 Feedback: networking@okcchamber.com or Chamber social media (@okcchamber) - https://www.facebook.com/okcchamber - https://twitter.com/okcchamber - https://www.instagram.com/okcchamber/ - https://www.linkedin.com/company/greater-oklahoma-city-chamber/

    30 min

  5. 07/19/2021

    #ShopSmallForOKC, Heartland Flyer, River Cruises, hard seltzer mania, more

    Want video? Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeXBg5_c4VxGGR_kxMHb2wg 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. Want audio and/or show archives? http://www.velocityokc.com/audacity 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/ --    Sign up for a weekly VeloCity email to stay up on what's going down in OKC: https://www.velocityokc.com/index.php?src=forms&id=enews&category=&email=EMAIL&submit.x=40&submit.y=28 Feedback: networking@okcchamber.com or Chamber social media (@okcchamber) - https://www.facebook.com/okcchamber - https://twitter.com/okcchamber - https://www.instagram.com/okcchamber/ - https://www.linkedin.com/company/greater-oklahoma-city-chamber/

    24 min
  6. Tasting the SONIC/COOP hard seltzers, The Nova development, Sherlock in OKC, scooters, more

    05/26/2021

    Tasting the SONIC/COOP hard seltzers, The Nova development, Sherlock in OKC, scooters, more

    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. Want video? Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeXBg5_c4VxGGR_kxMHb2wg Want audio and/or show archives? http://www.velocityokc.com/audacity 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/ --    Sign up for a weekly VeloCity email to stay up on what's going down in OKC: https://www.velocityokc.com/index.php?src=forms&id=enews&category=&email=EMAIL&submit.x=40&submit.y=28 Feedback: networking@okcchamber.com or Chamber social media (@okcchamber) - https://www.facebook.com/okcchamber - https://twitter.com/okcchamber - https://www.instagram.com/okcchamber/ - https://www.linkedin.com/company/greater-oklahoma-city-chamber/

    38 min
  7. Bowling, markets in Scissortail Park, things to do in OKC as the summer approaches, Dodgers/Energy live, pickleball, InternOKC, more

    04/23/2021

    Bowling, markets in Scissortail Park, things to do in OKC as the summer approaches, Dodgers/Energy live, pickleball, InternOKC, more

    Want video? Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeXBg5_c4VxGGR_kxMHb2wg We talk bowling (for some reason), Scissortail Park's market options, as well as how things are re-opening and what we're looking forward to doing in OKC this summer including Dodgers and Energy games. We also discuss how to get involved with the sport that's sweeping the metro – pickleball – in addition to downtown treats, InternOKC, the Chamber's young professional development program, and we sneak peek ep. 21 (which we're excited about shooting). Want audio and/or show archives? http://www.velocityokc.com/audacity Links, Chamber members and resources mentioned in this episode: Main Event: https://www.mainevent.com/locations/oklahoma/oklahoma-city/ HeyDay: https://www.heydayfun.com/ Dust Bowl: https://dustbowllounge.com/locations/oklahoma-city/ Heritage Lanes Bowling Center: http://www.heritagelanesokc.com/ Paint the Wild offers outdoor artistic experience at the OKC Zoo: https://www.velocityokc.com/blog/lifestyle/paint-the-wild-offers-outdoor-artistic-experience-at-the-okc-zoo/ Festival of the Arts is back: https://www.velocityokc.com/blog/lifestyle/festival-of-the-arts-moves-to-june-22-27/ Energy FC update: Preseason schedule, new conference alignment, more: https://www.velocityokc.com/blog/lifestyle/energy-fc-update-preseason-schedule-new-conference-alignment-more/ Energy FC announces full 2021 schedule: https://www.velocityokc.com/blog/member-news/energy-fc-announces-full-2021-schedule/ OKC Dodgers announce updated 2021 schedule; HS baseball series returns: https://www.velocityokc.com/blog/member-news/okc-dodgers-announce-updated-2021-schedule-hs-baseball-series-returns/ What's the dill with Oklahoma City's new popular pastime, pickleball? https://www.velocityokc.com/blog/lifestyle/what-s-the-dill-with-oklahoma-city-s-new-popular-pastime-pickleball/ Chicken N Pickle: https://chickennpickle.com/oklahoma-city/ Resilience on the court: Adaptive sports program provides fun, competition: https://www.velocityokc.com/blog/member-news/resilience-on-the-court-adaptive-sports-program-provides-fun-competition/ Santa Fe Family Life Center: https://www.sfflc.com/ Kitchen 324: https://www.kitchen324.com/ Stella Nova: https://www.stellanova.com/ InternOKC: https://www.abetterlifeokc.com/internokc/internokc/ --    Sign up for a weekly VeloCity email to stay up on what's going down in OKC: https://www.velocityokc.com/index.php?src=forms&id=enews&category=&email=EMAIL&submit.x=40&submit.y=28 Feedback: networking@okcchamber.com or Chamber social media (@okcchamber) - https://www.facebook.com/okcchamber - https://twitter.com/okcchamber - https://www.instagram.com/okcchamber/ - https://www.linkedin.com/company/greater-oklahoma-city-chamber/

    21 min
  8. The Modern Frontier + Beer, First Americans Museum, Dodgers/Energy live, elections April 6, RIVERSPORT, more

    03/30/2021

    The Modern Frontier + Beer, First Americans Museum, Dodgers/Energy live, elections April 6, RIVERSPORT, more

    Want video? Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeXBg5_c4VxGGR_kxMHb2wg 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. Want audio and/or show archives? http://www.velocityokc.com/audacity Links, Chamber members and resources mentioned in this episode: OKC CVB and Homeland partner to distribute 'The Modern Frontier Beer': https://www.velocityokc.com/blog/member-news/okc-cvb-and-homeland-partner-to-distribute-the-modern-frontier-beer/ Stories to tell: First Americans Museum announces opening date: https://www.velocityokc.com/blog/development/stories-to-tell-first-americans-museum-announces-opening-date/ Energy FC update: Preseason schedule, new conference alignment, more: https://www.velocityokc.com/blog/lifestyle/energy-fc-update-preseason-schedule-new-conference-alignment-more/ Energy FC announces full 2021 schedule: https://www.velocityokc.com/blog/member-news/energy-fc-announces-full-2021-schedule/ OKC Dodgers announce updated 2021 schedule; HS baseball series returns: https://www.velocityokc.com/blog/member-news/okc-dodgers-announce-updated-2021-schedule-hs-baseball-series-returns/ OKCPS board chairperson, representatives of Districts 1 and 2 to be decided on April 6: https://www.velocityokc.com/blog/inside-okc/okcps-board-chairperson-representatives-of-districts-1-and-2-to-be-decided-on-april-6/ April 6 runoff election to decide city council representatives: https://www.velocityokc.com/blog/inside-okc/april-6-runoff-election-to-decide-city-council-representatives/ City Council, School Board Chair seats to be decided: https://www.velocityokc.com/blog/inside-okc/city-council-school-board-chair-seats-to-be-decided-feb.-9th/ Learn more about Oklahoma City school board candidates: https://www.velocityokc.com/blog/inside-okc/learn-more-about-oklahoma-city-school-board-candidates-on-the-feb.-9-ballot/ Learn more about OKC City Council candidates: https://www.velocityokc.com/blog/inside-okc/learn-more-about-oklahoma-city-council-candidates-on-the-feb.-9-ballot/ RIVERSPORT fully opens Memorial Day; open now weekends: https://www.velocityokc.com/blog/lifestyle/riversport-opens-saturday-for-spring-break/ --    VeloCityOKC COVID-19 coverage and stories: https://www.velocityokc.com/blog/?mrkrs=COVID 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  Sign up for a weekly VeloCity email to stay up on what's going down in OKC: https://www.velocityokc.com/index.php?src=forms&id=enews&category=&email=EMAIL&submit.x=40&submit.y=28 Feedback: networking@okcchamber.com or Chamber social media (@okcchamber) - https://www.facebook.com/okcchamber - https://twitter.com/okcchamber - https://www.instagram.com/okcchamber/ - https://www.linkedin.com/company/greater-oklahoma-city-chamber/

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