AudaCity: the VeloCityOKC show

Episode 6 covers the opening of Scissortail Park and some of the festivities including concerts and a farmer’s market, the renovation of Social Capital, gives some construction updates on the MAPS 3 Convention Center and the Omni Hotel. We also discuss how awesome the official Oklahoma State Meal is and hear about the recent Leadership Summit as well as the upcoming Elevate professional development conference (including a promo code for a $50 discount!).

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Links, Chamber members and resources mentioned in this episode:

Former transmission shop ready to welcome Scissortail Park guests with a local brew: https://www.velocityokc.com/blog/development/former-transmission-shop-ready-to-welcome-scissortail-park-guests-with-a-local-brew/

Omni Hotel topped out: https://www.velocityokc.com/blog/development/omni-hotel-topped-out/

MAPS 3 Convention Center more than half-way complete: https://www.velocityokc.com/blog/development/maps-3-convention-center-more-than-half-way-complete/

Scissortail Park Fall Market: https://scissortailpark.org/fall-market/

Oklahoma State Meal: https://www.okhistory.org/publications/enc/entry.php?entry=ST023

OKC Elevate professional development conference: https://www.okcelevate.com/tickets (use promo code FRIENDOFTHECHAMBER)

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Episode 5 kicks off from the “Love Your OKC” MAPS 4 campaign launch! We also tell you about our experience at Parlor OKC’s opening, Eote’s new coffee shop also in Central Exchange, White Water Bay’s transition to Six Flags Hurricane Harbor and the new Wahoo Racer attraction, discuss State Fair food and other items of interest, and give a quick rundown of the MAPS 4 projects and election info.

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Links, Chamber members and resources mentioned in this episode:

Love Your OKC / MAPS 4 campaign website and social: http://www.loveyourokc.com, http://twitter.com/yesformaps, http://www.instagram.com/loveyourokc, http://www.facebook.com/loveyourokc

Parlor OKC: http://www.parlorokc.com/

New water slide, new name coming to White Water Bay: https://www.velocityokc.com/blog/member-news/new-water-slide-new-name-coming-to-white-water-bay/

Oklahoma State Fair: https://okstatefair.com/information/hours-and-admissions

Oklahoma State Fair food finder: https://okstatefair.com/map?type=food

Land use and strategic development plan for Innovation District introduced: https://www.velocityokc.com/blog/development/land-use-and-strategic-development-plan-for-innovation-district-introduced/

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Episode 4 brings discussion of The Collective, the new food hall in Midtown, as well as Plant the upcoming Parlor OKC. We also tell you a bit about the new Elevate professional development conference, give you an Innovation District update, discuss Paddlesports Retailer convention and the visitor economy, the new OKC Welcome Guide, and Sasquatch Shaved Ice. We end with some discussion of aerospace in OKC and Tinker AFB, and a few snippets of a recent interview with the new Tinker Base Commander Col. Paul Filcek.

Links, Chamber members and resources mentioned in this episode:

Midtown dining new restaurant round-up: https://www.velocityokc.com/blog/inside-okc/more-eats-in-midtown-a-new-restaurant-roundup/  

The Collective: https://www.thecollectiveokc.com/

Plant: https://www.plantokc.com/

Central Exchange developers expected to open before fall: https://www.velocityokc.com/blog/development/central-exchange-developers-expect-to-open-before-fall/

Elevate: http://www.okcelevate.com

Elevate your workforce with the Chamber’s newest professional development event: https://www.velocityokc.com/blog/events/elevate-your-workforce-with-the-chamber-s-newest-professional-development-event/

Land use and strategic development plan for Innovation District introduced: https://www.velocityokc.com/blog/development/land-use-and-strategic-development-plan-for-innovation-district-introduced/

Innovation District supporters present MAPS 4 proposal: https://www.velocityokc.com/blog/development/innovation-district-supporters-present-maps-4-proposal/

Paddlesports Retailer announces 2019 dates: https://sgbonline.com/paddlesports-retailer-announces-2019-location-dates/

Paddlesports Retailer: https://www.paddlesportsretailer.com/

Paddlesports Retailer 2018 show highlights video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eqc5R__YIzE&feature=youtu.be 

Relaunched OKC Relocation website: http://www.abetterlifeokc.com

New OKC Welcome Guide available: https://www.velocityokc.com/blog/economy/new-welcome-guide-available/

How Sasquatch Shaved Ice serves OKC by serving snowcones: https://www.velocityokc.com/blog/inside-okc/how-sasquatch-shaved-ice-serves-okc-by-serving-snow-cones/

Sasquatch Shaved Ice: http://sasquatchshavedice.org/ 

Biography: Col. Paul G. Filcek: https://www.tinker.af.mil/About-Us/Biographies/Display/Article/1869696/colonel-paul-g-filcek/

VeloCity interview w/ Col. Filcek: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RiMBXXeB--Q&feature=youtu.be

Cleared to land, Tinker prepares for KC-46 sustainment: https://www.velocityokc.com/blog/economy/cleared-to-land-tinker-afb-prepares-for-kc-46-sustainment/

Tinker AFB selected for B-21 Raider maintenance and sustainment: https://www.velocityokc.com/blog/economy/tinker-afb-selected-for-b-21-raider-maintenance-and-sustainment/

Celebrating the everyday heroes of Tinker Air Force Base: https://www.velocityokc.com/blog/inside-okc/celebrating-the-everyday-heroes-of-tinker-air-force-base/  

Tinker AFB: a look inside the fence line: https://www.velocityokc.com/blog/economy/tinker-air-force-base-a-look-inside-the-fence-line/

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Episode 3 delves into a lot of things going on around OKC: Cookies and other sweets, a taste test of the new Sonic Mocktail Slushes (including the Reaper Spicy Margarita), and a moment of commiseration over the departure of OKC’s favorite adopted son, Russell Westbrook. We also discuss Riversport's Saturday Floating Films series, 84 Hospitality’s new Japanese yakitori concept Gun in the Paseo Arts District, Steve Mason’s Yale Theater redevelopment in Capitol Hill, the relaunch of abetterlifeokc.com, and some info about Tower Theatre’s new Projector Club and an interview with Tower Theatre’s Operating Partner Chad Whitehead.

Links, Chamber members and resources mentioned in this episode:

La Baguette Express (Deep Deuce): https://www.facebook.com/LaBagDeepDeuce/

Café 7 downtown: http://cafe7okc.com/

Sonic Mocktail Slushes: https://www.sonicdrivein.com/-/mocktailslushes

“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/

Past Chamber Intercity Visit report – Sacramento: https://www.velocityokc.com/blog/inside-okc/chamber-delegation-studies-the-success-challenges-of-sacramento-at-recent-intercity-visit/

Past Chamber Intercity Visit report –Notes from Columbus: Chamber's InterCity Visit highlights similarities https://www.velocityokc.com/blog/inside-okc/notes-from-columbus-chamber-s-intercity-visit-highlights-similarities/

Past Chamber Intercity Visit report – Notes from Columbus: A model for criminal justice reform https://www.velocityokc.com/blog/inside-okc/notes-from-columbus-a-model-for-criminal-justice-reform/

Past Chamber Intercity Visit report – Notes from Columbus: Leading the way for smart cities, downtown development https://www.velocityokc.com/blog/inside-okc/notes-from-columbus-leading-the-way-for-smart-cities-downtown-development/

Gun Izakaya: https://www.gunizakaya.com/

Goro Ramen: https://www.gororamen.com/

84 Hospitality Group: https://www.84hospitality.com/

Riversport Floating Films: https://www.riversportokc.org/events/floating-films/

Riversport Tubing: https://www.riversportokc.org/boathouse-district/adventures/tubing/

Yale Theater Set to Return to Center Stage as Capitol Hill Anchor: https://www.velocityokc.com/blog/development/yale-theater-set-to-return-to-center-stage-as-capitol-hill-anchor/

A Better Life OKC: https://www.abetterlifeokc.com/

The Better Life Blog: https://www.abetterlifeokc.com/blog/

Q&A with OKC relocatees -- “Experience Oklahoma City through the eyes of newcomers” https://www.velocityokc.com/blog/inside-okc/experience-oklahoma-city-through-the-eyes-of-newcomers/

Tower Theatre Projector Club: https://www.towertheatreokc.com/projector-club/

Tower Theatre Projector Club announcement: https://www.towertheatreokc.com/2019/07/24/just-announced-projector-club-an-unlimited-movie-subscription-at-tower-theatre/

Chad Whitehead on Twitter: http://twitter.com/405chad

Tower Theatre on Twitter: http://twitter.com/towertheatreokc

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Today we discuss the new dockless Spokies Dash bikes, the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum's Saloon Series, how to get involved in rowing, what's on the horizon for MAPS 4 and more. We also welcome Government Relations Manager Derek Sparks for a recap of the 2019 Oklahoma legislative session and talk about the Kings of Leon free concert announcement to open Scissortail Park in September (along with a few current clips of the park).

Links and resources mentioned in this episode:

Spokies Dash: http://spokiesokc.com/how-it-works.html

National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum Saloon Series: https://nationalcowboymuseum.org/event/saloon-series-4/

OKCMOA Films: http://www.okcmoa.com/films/

How to get involved in rowing: https://www.velocityokc.com/blog/lifestyle/how-to-get-involved-in-rowing/

Riversport Rapids: https://www.riversportokc.org/boathouse-district/adventures/whitewater-rafting/

MAPS 4 City Council workshops: https://www.velocityokc.com/blog/inside-okc/potential-maps-4-project-presentations-to-be-held/

City of OKC YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/cityofokc/

2019 OK legislative session recap: https://www.velocityokc.com/blog/policy/legislative-session-wrap-up/

New software engineer tax credit passes: https://www.velocityokc.com/blog/policy/new-software-engineer-tax-credit-passes/

Heartland Flyer celebrates 20 years: https://www.velocityokc.com/blog/policy/after-20-years-heartland-flyer-still-rolling-down-the-tracks/

OK County Criminal Justice Task Force: http://www.smartsafeokco.com/

Criminal Justice Advisory Council reports on reform progress: https://www.velocityokc.com/blog/policy/criminal-justice-advisory-council-reports-on-reform-progress/

Kings of Leon to open Scissortail Park Sept. 27: https://www.velocityokc.com/blog/inside-okc/kings-of-leon-to-kick-off-scissortail-park-s-grand-opening-in-oklahoma-city-with-free-concert-sept.-27/

Scissortail Park opens in (less than) 100 days: https://www.velocityokc.com/blog/inside-okc/scissortail-park-opens-in-100-days/

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In our first episode, we talk about some of our work: some new favorites in OKC we've recently found (apple fritters, deviled eggs and more); our VeloCity interview with developer Steve Mason; using the OKC Streetcar for brewery, caffeine and brunch crawls; an interview with Derek Duty of Anthem Brewing and more.

Links and resources mentioned in this episode:

Kitchen 324 (apple fritters and other great stuff): http://kitchen324.com/

Deviled eggs in OKC: https://www.velocityokc.com/blog/lifestyle/egg-celent-egg-themed-dishes/

Steve Mason interview: https://www.velocityokc.com/blog/development/q-a-with-automobile-alley-plaza-developer-steve-mason-the-place-to-be-is-in-the-urban-core/

OKC Streetcar “estimated arrival times” page: http://okcstreetcar.com/ride-guide/real-time/

OKC Streetcar brewery crawl how-to: https://www.velocityokc.com/blog/lifestyle/okc-streetcar-how-to-brewery-taproom-crawl/

OKC Streetcar caffeine crawl: https://www.velocityokc.com/blog/lifestyle/okc-streetcar-how-to-caffeine-crawl/

OKC Streetcar brunch guide: https://www.velocityokc.com/blog/lifestyle/streetcars-screwdrivers-all-aboard-the-okc-streetcar-brunch-train/

OKC Streetcar “how to ride” guide: http://okcstreetcar.com/ride-guide/how-to-ride/

Anthem Brewing Co. grows with OKC’s craft beer scene: https://www.velocityokc.com/blog/lifestyle/amid-changes-anthem-brewing-co-grows-with-okc-s-craft-beer-scene/

Anthem Brewing Co. homepage: http://www.anthembrewing.com/

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