Oklahoma hasn't always been “Oklahoma.” At one time, Oklahoma was Indian Territory, and it was then that African Americans and Freedmen would benefit and migrate to Oklahoma to pursue the American Dream. A chance to own land, farm it, build it and establish economic wealth. Oklahoma...
Oklahoma City has worked to build a regional bio growth cluster for decades. Since the establishment of the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation (OMRF) in 1946, the region has witnessed unprecedented growth and reinvestment in bio capabilities, expertise, and resources, and now the Oklahoma City Innovation...
Oklahoma City is in the middle of an ever-changing world as a city on the brink of change itself. In today's global economy, the city would often be viewed as a pitstop on the way to a “bigger and better” destination. But to anyone who...
The Oklahoma City Innovation District is designed to be an epicenter for collaboration, opportunity, economic growth and, of course, innovation. The District has a primary focus on networking, programming and creating opportunities for idea-sharing, and at the heart of that sits the role of being...
To many, Oklahoma is a “flyover state.” To Oklahomans, the state is an international leader in flight. Oklahoma holds a unique place in the global aerospace industry; Not only does it have the key assets needed to advance aerospace technology, unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and solar-powered...
Dreaming big and daydreaming are two different things. One propels us toward our goals, and the latter can distract us from them. Marcus Jackson knows each state-of-mind well enough to have one change his life and the other change his community. Jackson is the Executive Director...
The Innovation District completed its Inaugural Impact Report, an extensive document filled with data, information and articles covering the District’s influence and growth in 2021. Read the full report by clicking here – we hope you feel as much impact and growth as you can...
The Oklahoma City Innovation District recently appeared on the Oklahoma Center for the Advancement of Science & Technology "Innovate That" Podcast. Oklahoma Lieutenant Governor Matt Pinnell sat down with the Innovation District's President & CEO, Katy Boren, to discuss the Innovation District's success and future...
It’s the holiday season, and shopping malls are officially the busiest places on earth. Traffic is unpleasant, the lines are long and the store that always saves the day for last-minute gift ideas is no longer in business. At best, one feels out of luck and...
The Oklahoma City Innovation District recently appeared on the NE OKC Think Tank Podcast. Errin McKnight, from the NEOKC Think Tank, sat down with the Innovation District's President & CEO, Katy Boren, to discuss her background, the relationship between the Innovation District & NEOKC, engagement...
