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Experience Oklahoma City Inside this Relocation Kit is useful information to help make Oklahoma City your new home. The accompanying DVD on the inside back cover, which plays in a DVD player or on your computer, contains videos about exciting opportunities awaiting you in Oklahoma City. When you play the disc in your computer, you can also access additional printable resources, including a list of contacts for setting up services. If you have difficulties viewing the disc or accessing the materials, please contact us. We want to be your partner in making our city, your city. 123 Park Ave., Oklahoma City, OK 73102 405.297.8900 phone • www.okcchamber.com twitter.com/okcchamber
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ABOUT OKC
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orn at the sound of a gunshot, Oklahoma City was settled by a historic land run involving 10,000 homesteaders on April 22, 1889. As exciting as that time must have been, it doesn’t compare to the energy and exuberance of today’s Oklahoma City. Home to more than 1.2 million people, OKC is making waves on the international scene by continually improving our city’s quality of life. You can see it everywhere. In the urban fabric of our growing downtown. On the tree-lined streets of historic neighborhoods and arts districts that help to foster our famous friendliness and creative output. On the smiles of a raucous crowd at an NBA Oklahoma City Thunder game. And in our diverse economy that’s among the strongest in the nation. Home to industry and entrepreneurship, creatives and the courageous, famous chefs and funny actresses, not to mention politicians and professional athletes, Oklahoma City makes everyone feel at ease. The best part is that we’ve only just begun. A true renaissance is in motion, and it’s time for you to join us. So come on out and let’s have some fun. Oklahoma City makes it easy. Easy to grow, easy to prosper, easy to be yourself, easy to become part of our community and just easy to live. After all, that’s why we say in Oklahoma City, it’s truly a better living and a better life.
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ABOUT OKC
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Located in the heart of the state, Oklahoma City is the perfect combination of big city and small town, making it a rare mixture of everything you want without everything you don’t. With a downtown urban renaissance, quaint neighborhoods, a burgeoning art scene, plenty of recreational opportunities, and abundant parks and lakes, Oklahoma City has something for everyone.
The city has a long history with innovation and creativity. From the abundance of arts and cultural experiences to the public investment projects that have brought on Oklahoma City’s modern day renaissance, our residents know how to create a city they’re proud to call home. The first citizens of Oklahoma City took fate into their own hands and created a city from scratch. History seemed to repeat itself in the 1990s when citizens voted for a penny sales tax to fund investments known locally as MAPS (Metropolitan Area Projects). Nine projects and $350 million later, Oklahoma City had a modern day renaissance on its hands and today, there’s no sign of stopping. The original MAPS led to more than $5 billion in total investment, including both public and private investment projects that are continuing our renaissance. Today, our reinvented downtown boasts the NBA’s Oklahoma City Thunder, a U.S. Olympic training center for rowing and canoe/kayak, an inviting array of restaurants, arts and entertainment venues and more. When you call Oklahoma City home, you’ll experience our past, present and future, and discover for yourself why our residents just can’t get enough of this thriving, urban metropolis. R E L O C AT I O N G U I D E
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Arts & Music
Oklahoma City boasts more than just dozens of world-class museums and art galleries. The city is also home to the annual Festival of the Arts, rated among the “Top 20 National Arts Festivals” by Art Fair SourceBook. The University of Central Oklahoma’s Academy of Contemporary Music is drawing aspiring musicians from across the country. This state-ofthe-art school gives its students a “real world” musical experience, with recording studios, hands-on lecture rooms and instrument rooms, all set on a hip campus in the heart of Bricktown.
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Oklahoma City is a haven for sports and recreation enthusiasts. Here you’ll find the home of the NBA Oklahoma City Thunder. The nation’s oldest basketball tournament. A U.S. Olympic and Paralympic training site for rowing and canoe/ kayak. The ASA Softball Hall of Fame. And so much more. Whether you’re into watching a baseball game, doing a little rock climbing, going for a  hike, sailing across an urban WhenyoujointheY,youbelongtoa lake, riding your bike along communityofmen,womenandchildren whostriveeverydaytobehealthy, the Oklahoma River and much confidentandconnected.Withafocuson more, you’ll never run out of developingthepotentialofkids,improving individualhealthandwell-being,andgiving options here.
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Western Heritage
Ready to start – or continue – a love affair with the Wild West? The historic Land Run of 1889 started it all as 50,000 homesteaders gathered to stake their claims on the unassigned lands of the American frontier. From the National Cowboy & Western
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Heritage Museum and the Gaylord-Pickens Oklahoma Heritage Museum to Stockyards City and the Oklahoma History Center, Oklahoma City lets you celebrate one of the most beloved eras in American history.
Sure, Oklahoma City boasts clean air, low crime, easy commutes, friendly people, and quaint neighborhoods. But you’ll also find new and renovated schools, fresh farmers markets, a dynamic Kayaking on the Oklahoma River arts and music scene, a cradle of entrepreneurship, more than 300 days of sunshine per year and a great sense of community. But what’s different about Oklahoma City? For starters, you can still dream big. Far from losing that pioneer spirit that took our city from a population of zero to 10,000 at the sound of a starter’s pistol, we thrive on it. A renewed emphasis on public improvements and large-scale projects has helped propel our renaissance and make OKC a big-league city, while also keeping us a great place to live, work, and play. This enterprise and energy is evident everywhere. From urban hustle to suburban living, Oklahoma City not only makes it all possible, but makes it easy.
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o wonder “The Today Show” ranked Oklahoma City as one of the “Best Places to Raise a Family.” Crime rates are low. There are numerous quality schools. In Oklahoma City, you can realize your potential and still have a balanced life full of fun, fulfilling work, creativity and relaxation. One key aspect that makes Oklahoma City such a uniquely livable region is in t ke ar m g its affordability. Attracted n si The hou to hip, happening urban fers Oklahoma City of enclaves, or is good oldy et ri va e iv fashioned suburban living an impress more your style? Prefer me of housing at so recent developments with t os m s n’ io lots of community amenities at n e of th or historic neighborhoods? affordable rates. Oklahoma City has it all. In fact, Oklahoma City was recently ranked as the second best city to buy a home by ABC News along with being called one of the top 10 real estate markets to thrive in 2011 by Business Insider. The housing market in Oklahoma City offers an impressive variety of housing at one of the nation’s most affordable rates. Single-family home prices range from $60,000 and up, with condominium and townhomes ranging from $65,000 to $300,000. The Oklahoma Association of Realtors listed the average Oklahoma City home price in the second quarter of 2011 to be One of the nation’s top 10 real estate markets to $245,665. thrive
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Welcome to Oklahoma City. Please let us introduce ourselves. As Oklahoma’s leading builder… For more than 20 years we’ve blazed a path for energy efficiency that has saved our owners millions and focused on customer and community service.
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Another distinct advantage to the Oklahoma City region is the variety of housing options available. Greater Oklahoma City offers a wide choice of desirable neighborhoods. Modern, urban lofts in the heart of downtown. Historic homes on tree-lined streets. New homes in Fourth best place to buy a home – Forbes suburban communities. Or the simple life of a smaller community within a short commute. The span of architectural styles provides something for every design taste, from Arts and Crafts bungalows to Tudor-style cottages, mid-century modern to traditional ranch homes, or European-inspired homes. Also available are hundreds of rental apartment complexes ranging from brand new luxury complexes to modest, garden-style apartments with the average rental price ranging from $600 to $1,500. In fact, the average 950-sq.-ft. apartment in Oklahoma City costs $721 per month, compared to $1,402 in Chicago, or even higher in other cities.
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• Cost of living: 13% below national average • Cost of housing: 18% below national average • Oklahoma taxes: 10% below national average
• “America’s most affordable city” – Forbes • Top 10 real estate markets to thrive, 2011 – Business Insider • Top 10 real estate investment markets – Wall Street Journal • No. 1 most affordable housing market – Bizjournals.com • No. 1 home value appreciation – Office of Federal Housing Oversight • No. 2 best cities to buy a home – ABC News
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f you’ve visited Oklahoma City recently for a convention, conference, concert, event, NBA playoff game or vacation, you’ve seen firsthand that Oklahoma City excels in exceeding expectations. Wide-spread quality of life improvements and self-investment have propelled the success of the region’s economy and stable employment climate. The massive scale of our public improvement projects, along with first-class business and cost environments, have helped stoke our red-hot economic engine and propel Oklahoma City to the title of “fastest-growing per capita income” among large metros by the Bureau of Economic Analysis. In addition, we have been ranked in the top three for lowest unemployment rate in the nation by the Bureau of Labor Statistics for more than two years.
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The fact is, our self-investment and quality of life improvements have made it even easier to find a job, now and in the future. The many accolades and high rankings we’ve garnered prove it. And we have three of the nation’s top companies to work for (according to Fortune’s “100 Best Companies to Work For” list) headquartered right here: American Fidelity Assurance Company, Chesapeake Energy Corporation and Devon Energy,
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along with many corporate entities such as Pratt & Whitney, Dell, Northrop-Grumman, Quad/Graphics, Hertz, Farmer’s, SandRidge Energy, AAA, The Hartford, Sonic America’s Drive In and more calling Oklahoma City home. Oklahoma City’s economic stability is becoming ever more well-known, as is the region’s highly competitive wage and benefit environment, especially in the energy sector. Aerospace represents more than 38,000 employees at 265 firms. Centered on the work at the Oklahoma City Air Logistics Center at Tinker Air Force Base, private companies such as Boeing, Lockheed Martin and Pratt & Whitney partner with military personnel to operate the largest aircraft and jet repair center in the United States. Another star performer is the FAA’s Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center, whose 5,500 employees provide aviation training and logistics support to the nation’s aerospace system.
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Cutting-edge research is transferring into successful businesses in the city’s fast-growing bioscience cluster. Spurred by the presence of the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center (OUHSC) near downtown, the number of employees has grown to nearly 5,000 in just a few short Oklahoma City’s bioscience industry years. From the $125 million Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation’s eight-story research tower, powered almost completed by wind power, to the seven-story, $120 million cancer research and treatment facility at OUHSC to the ProCure Proton Therapy Center – Oklahoma City is a booming bioscience destination.
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uality, commitment and accountability – these are just a few of the words that reflect the sweeping changes and improvements in education in Oklahoma City. In 2001, Oklahoma City voters approved MAPS for Kids, a comprehensive education reform plan that raised $700 million for Oklahoma City Public Schools and 23 surrounding school districts. In addition to building seven schools and renovating 65 others, the plan calls for strategic academic reforms; improved student achievement; restored classroom discipline; and increased accountability. Oklahoma schools have received national recognition for alternative education, early childhood accessibility and the increasing number of teachers earning National Board Certification – the profession’s top credential. A national study by Education Week gave Oklahoma education high marks for standards and accountability, and for efforts
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This innovative vision for our school system helped Oklahoma City earn a spot as one of the “100 Best Communities for Young People” by America’s Promise Alliance four of the past six years.
MAPS for Kids raised $700 million for education
There are also several excellent suburban school districts within and adjacent to Oklahoma City, including Putnam City Schools, which was named by Money magazine as one of the nation’s “top 100 schools in towns you can afford.” In addition to Oklahoma City and Putnam City Schools, other school districts located in Oklahoma County include: Choctaw/Nicoma Park, Crooked Oak, Deer Creek, Edmond, Jones, Luther, McLoud, Mid-Del, Millwood and Moore.
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Oklahoma students score above the national average on the SAT and have seen the largest performance increase on the ACT test over the last 13 years in the Southwest Region. In fact, the Oklahoma School of nd a s e g e ll o c 8 1 Science and Mathematics With o tw d n a (OSSM), a tuition-free s universitie residential high school lleges in the community co in Oklahoma City for asy e ’s it , e n lo a a juniors and seniors with metro are y it C a m o h exceptional ability in la to see that Ok math and science, has y clearly is a communit achieved the highest er h ig h to d te it composite ACT scores comm . n of any high school in the o educati country twice since 1998, R E L O C AT I O N G U I D E
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and has produced 225 National Merit Scholars in the 14 years it has been in operation.
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Career and Technology Schools
Oklahoma has a nationally acclaimed Career and Technology system
Oklahoma has a nationally acclaimed Career and Technology system, including nine technology systems with 18 campuses in Greater Oklahoma City. Not only do these centers provide training to high school and post-secondary students, the centers also provide invaluable training services to a variety of businesses in a number of different skill areas.
Higher Education
Higher education provides the next steps to help students make the leap from instruction to real-life experience. With 18 colleges and universities and two community colleges in the metro area alone, it’s easy to see that Oklahoma City is a community clearly committed to higher education. These institutions provide thousands of students – more than 120,000, in fact – with thousands of undergraduate and graduate degree opportunities, as well as flexibility for the individual and for businesses and organizations.
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ith one of the nation’s leading heart transplant teams, one of the country’s most complete medical research centers, and one of the medical profession’s most respected eye institutes, area residents’ access to health care is among the best. Oklahoma City is also home to ProCure, one of only eight proton therapy centers in America, as well as the recently-opened Peggy and Charles Stephenson Oklahoma Cancer Center, a comprehensive cancer center, and the Oklahoma City Diabetes Center – bringing even more cutting-edge technology, research, clinical care and alternative therapies to Oklahoma City.
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Oklahoma City residents can find quality health care at 35 hospitals, with most providing specialty services in areas such as oncology and hematology; orthopaedics; burn treatment; hearing and vision care; neonatal care; infertility; spinal disorder care; sports medicine; and others.
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The state’s only Level 1 Trauma Center with MediFlight service is based in Oklahoma City, the perfect location for regional service. The Oklahoma City area’s thriving biosciences industry adds to the quality of health care, with organizations and businesses dedicated to the discovery, development and distribution of advanced technology to improve treatments and health.
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Healthy lifestyles raise quality of living and help create a vibrant city. Creating amenities that promote healthy living is a top priority in Oklahoma City as we enter the next decade.
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The following are just some of the many amenities available for those looking to support a healthy lifestyle in Oklahoma City:
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• A capital improvements package including $40 million to construct 57 miles of trails, which when completed will equal more than 200 miles of trails for walking, running, bicycling and skating in OKC. • More than 15 miles of mountain biking and hiking trails around Bluff Creek and Lake Stanley Draper. • Three large lakes: Hefner, Draper and Overholser – representing more than 6,900 surface acres and providing outdoor recreational activities in and around each lake. • World-class canoeing and kayaking at the Oklahoma River, a seven-mile stretch of the North Canadian that runs through the heart of Oklahoma City.
• Mat Hoffman Action Sports Park, 26,000-sq.-ft. of terrain for skateboarding, in-line skating and BMX freestyle biking. • Paw Park, a two-acre off-the-leash park recognized as one of the top 10 dog parks in the U.S., features a swimming pond and enclosures for both small and large dogs.
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• $60 million in improvements to the Oklahoma River approved in 2009, including the addition of a world-class whitewater kayaking facility.
• Fresh, locally grown produce at weekly farmer’s markets at OSU-OKC, Chesapeake and St. Anthony’s in Midtown and in other surrounding areas.
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hink of a move to Oklahoma City as an easy way to upgrade your lifestyle. A higher income per capita paired with a lower cost of living means there’s a lot of money left for living it up. No matter what your interests are, Oklahoma City’s spirit and diversity extend throughout it all. Gaze in awe at the world’s largest Chihuly glass tower; climb to the top of one of the region’s tallest rock climbing walls (built in an abandoned grain silo); conquer a skate park designed by Oklahoma City’s own champion BMX racer Mat Hoffman; or skim across Lake Hefner on a sailboat. Explore the galleries of our major museums overflowing with treasures or enjoy the organic creativity flowing from dozens of art galleries and performance venues. From sporting events and outdoor adventures, to theater and ballet, Oklahoma City is sure to dazzle you.
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If you’ve got some extra money burning a hole in your pocket (which is highly likely with Oklahoma City’s low cost of living), we’ve got shopping options no matter what your tastes. From high-end and national retailers at Penn Square Mall and Quail Springs Mall to local shops at the Classen Curve and on Western Avenue, Oklahoma City offers more than you might imagine.
And if you’re looking for a place with it all, head down I-40 to the west side of town to the state’s only outlet center, The Outlet Shoppes at Oklahoma City. With nearly 350,000-sq.-ft., the outlet center features dozens of designer outlets.
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Automobile Alley With fantastic dining, great shopping and fun available all over the metro, the following is just a glimpse of what’s in store for you at some of the districts in Oklahoma City.
In its hey-day, this area was home to more than 50 car dealerships. Today, it’s filled with businesses, shops and restaurants. If you pass through at night, vintage-style neon signs light the sidewalks. And it’s a great place for bicycle enthusiasts to find everything they need for any kind of riding. The area’s development is far from over with new condominiums, shops and more continuing to call this area home.
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Bricktown
The fastest-growing entertainment district in the southwest, Bricktown is always abuzz with activity. Enjoy a cocktail on the canal, dance the night away in a trendy club or sit down to a white-tableclothed treat. Catch a ballgame at the award-winning RedHawks Field at Bricktown Ballpark and then take a water taxi ride, grab a little sushi and listen to some live music on a waterside stage to celebrate the win - without ever having to get in the car. Both family-friendly and made for late-night fun, Bricktown offers something for everyone in this downtown urban hotspot. R E L O C AT I O N G U I D E
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Capitol Hill
Once slated to be the sight of Oklahoma City’s capitol, Capitol Hill is both historic and up-and-coming. Located just south of Downtown bordering the Oklahoma River, this district is home to a Main Street program that is working to once again establish the area as a thriving, bustling, commercial district. Home to Fiestas de Las Americas and a new Business Improvement District, in Capitol Hill it’s hard to miss Oklahoma City’s modern-day renaissance.
Classen Curve & Nichols Hills Plaza
One of Oklahoma City’s newest hot spots – Classen Curve – sits on North Western Avenue and is filled with retailers, restaurants and more. And just north of Classen Curve sits historic Nichols Hills. This historic neighborhood offers elegant shopping and fine dining along with colorful boutiques and quaint stores.
I-240 Corridor
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Located on the south side of Oklahoma City along I-240, this area offers a variety of shopping and eating. Take the family, do a little shopping at everything from big-box stores to local boutiques, and then take a break at your choice of restaurant or cafe to replenish your energy.
Memorial Road Corridor
Home to many of your favorite names, Memorial Road boasts plenty of good fun and shopping action. Add to your wardrobe or catch the latest
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Midtown district movie at Quail Springs Mall. Or check any of a number of free-standing shopping options along this bustling thoroughfare. Then head out to a great dinner and drinks with your fellow Oklahoma Citians.
One of the newest areas on the scene, Midtown is truly making a splash as a revitalization effort has taken hold and created multiple success stories. Full of fantastic housing options – from revitalized historic buildings to new developments – plus local restaurants and bars with more on the way, Midtown is a great place to discover what’s new and hip on the OKC scene.
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Northwest Expressway Corridor
Similar to Memorial Road and the I-240 Corridor but also offering local fare and every kind of shopping from big box stores to local boutiques, Northwest Expressway is a major hub of retail and dining in northwest Oklahoma City. Here you’ll find Penn Square Mall, Oklahoma City’s premiere shopping destination featuring more than 100 stores. A wide variety of restaurants and pubs abound, as does upper-end mall shopping and dining at Penn Square Mall and family entertainment options.
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Paseo
Built as Oklahoma City’s first commercial shopping district, Paseo is now home to a variety of art galleries, restaurants and boutiques.
Western Avenue
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Locals love this ever-expanding strip! Near the Crown Heights neighborhood, Western Avenue offers a fantastic mix of the all-local. Some of the city’s oldest and most legendary clubs and restaurants are located here. Sushi, pizza, antiques, wine bars, frozen yogurt, rock clubs, white tablecloths, red-checkered tablecloths, coffee The Paseo Arts District shops, great laid-back ambiance and more can all easily be found on Western Avenue.
ARTS & CULTURE
Oklahoma City is definitely in touch with its creative side. Our hip, spirited environment blends with a deep western heritage, creating a place where culture and commerce thrive. Oklahoma City’s Asian District, nestled north of downtown, bustles with exceptional
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restaurants, shops and cultural experiences. The historic Deep Deuce area, once a hotbed of jazz on downtown’s northeast side, again resonates with music and activity as a newly developed residential neighborhood. And a thriving Hispanic t u o k population adds to the c Che city’s multicultural flavor, kc.tv for www.greatero while enhancing business f o it ra rt opportunities. a dynamic po
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Arts Festivals
It wouldn’t be spring in Oklahoma City without the ever-popular Festival of the Arts downtown each April. With more than 150 local and nationally-known artisans, enticing tasty treats along International Food Row and tunes from a mixture of musical genres, Festival of the Arts is sure to satisfy your soul.
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Not to mention Oklahoma City’s artist community – with more than 4,500 artists and 21 arts organizations, it’s one of the largest in the nation. You’ll see it reflected in the Paseo District, a charming neighborhood offering studios, boutiques and restaurants.
The three-day holiday weekends of summer bring two more opportunities to enjoy art in Oklahoma City. Catch the Paseo Arts Festival on Memorial Day weekend, when artists and musicians fill the streets of the Paseo District. Visit a stained glass workshop or
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pottery studio, watch a painter at work, see a children’s theatre group performance or just have dinner and shop. Over Labor Day weekend, Oklahoma City Community College in south Oklahoma City hosts Arts Festival Oklahoma on the college’s campus. Each year more than 30,000 visitors are treated to original artwork and handicrafts, live music performances and tasty food.
World-Class Museums
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The crown jewel of the Arts District is the spectacular Oklahoma City Museum of Art. A stopping point for some of the most renowned traveling exhibits, the museum is also home to the world’s largest, most comprehensive exhibit by glass sculptor Dale Chihuly. Now an OKC icon, a 55-foot Chihuly glass tower greets museum visitors upon arrival. At the Museum School, you can create your own masterpiece with year-round camps and classes for people of all ages. And the Museum’s gourmet café ensures the museum pays tribute to the culinary arts.
National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum
Take in the mindexpanding exhibits throughout the year at several galleries around town, including Untitled [Art Space], Red Earth Gallery, and the
Individual Artists of Oklahoma Gallery. Then there’s the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, home to a vast collection of classic and contemporary western art, including works by Charles Russell, Frederic Remington and the awe-inspiring 18ft. “End of the Trail” sculpture by James Earle Fraser. There are also five
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Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum
Created as a peaceful monument, the Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum offers visitors from around the world comfort and hope. The interactive learning museum honors the survivors and those who lost their lives in the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building bombing on April 19, 1995. Just 30 minutes south of Oklahoma City is the Sam Noble Museum of Natural History on the campus of the University of Oklahoma in Norman. This museum boasts thousands of artifacts tracing Oklahoma’s natural history, including dinosaur fossils and Native American cultural exhibits.
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breathtaking western landscapes known as “Windows to the West” by Albuquerque artist Wilson Hurley. All ages love Prosperity Junction, a recreated western town. The museum also has an amazing gift shop and restaurant, and serves as one of the city’s elegant special event venues.
In its new home across from the State Capitol, the 215,000-sq.-ft. Oklahoma History Center offers a chance to explore Oklahoma’s unique story through interactive exhibits covering geology, transportation, commerce, culture, aviation, heritage and more. Oklahoma City also has its share of family-friendly attractions, such as the Oklahoma City Zoo and Science Museum Oklahoma with its R E L O C AT I O N G U I D E
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Omnidome large-format theater. Fun and excitement during warmer months can be found at Frontier City or White Water Bay, where you can cool off on more than 30 water rides. The city also has 140 public parks offering a variety of family activities, including exercise paths, picnic areas, swimming pools and tennis courts.
THE SPORTING LIFE
In Oklahoma City, packed bleachers line vibrant riverbanks, tens of thousands of fans roar for the NBA Oklahoma City Thunder, and
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championships take place everywhere from baseball diamonds to archery ranges. Whether you prefer to be in the stands or on the field, Oklahoma City is a sports lover’s paradise. From rowing to running and Frisbee golf to softball, Oklahoma City will keep you moving! With a full slate of college championship games in baseball, softball and basketball, there’s always something to cheer about.
The NBA’s Oklahoma City Thunder has transformed the downtown Chesapeake Energy Arena into one of the toughest places to play in professional Thunder mascot, Rumble the Bison sports – not to mention the league’s 6th best arena according to the Orlando Sentinel. Led by 2010 and 2011 scoring champion Kevin Durant and Coach of the Year Scott Brooks, the Thunder made the playoffs in just their second year in Oklahoma City and finished in the top 10 in attendance. And in 2011, the Thunder’s mascot, Rumble the Bison, joined the celebrated Durant and Brooks when he was named the NBA’s top mascot.
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Big League City
You can also see the future stars of baseball at one of the top minor league ballparks in the country at Redhawks Field at Bricktown Ballpark. The Oklahoma City Redhawks, the triple-A affiliate of the Houston Astros, won four divisional titles this past decade and routinely feature some of the best young talent in baseball. The Oklahoma City Barons are an American Hockey League franchise that debuted in Oklahoma City in 2010. The Barons serve as the top minor league affiliate for the NHL’s Edmonton Oilers and continue a tradition of outstanding hockey fan support in Oklahoma City. R E L O C AT I O N G U I D E
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Urban Retreats
With more than 50 lakes within an hour’s drive, 83 miles of trails and 33 public and private golf courses, Oklahoma City offers plenty of opportunities to connect with nature in an urban setting. The city’s extensive park system provides attractive, wellmaintained areas for tennis, swimming, biking, jogging and even horseback riding. A complete redesign of the 17-acre Myriad Botanical Gardens was completed in 2011. The revamped gardens include a The Oklahoma River grand performance lawn, a children’s discovery garden, an ice skating rink, a café, a dog release area and more. Included in this downtown oasis is the Crystal Bridge Tropical Conservatory – a seven-story cylinder suspended over a lake the size of a football field – which serves as the garden’s centerpiece. Another quiet retreat in the city is Martin Park Nature Center. This 140acre park in northwest Oklahoma City is a protected natural wildlife refuge with hiking trails, a nature center and a hands-on museum. Oklahoma City’s more than 3,000 hours of sunlight each year make golf a favorite pastime for many residents. With more than 33 public and private courses, you’ll never be too far from the opportunity to hit the links and work on your swing.
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Run, Cycle, Row & More
In addition to a comprehensive es When it com and growing citywide trails system, r u tching amate a w to Oklahoma City is also home to some cities can sports, few of the most prestigious running homa te with Okla e p m o c and cycling races in the country. ity and City ’s divers Both the Oklahoma City National ng ency of hosti u q e fr Memorial Marathon and the Red llegiate top-flight co Bud Classic have received accolades action. from Runner’s World. With numerous races, clubs and shops, cycling enthusiasts have no problem finding a home in Oklahoma City.
For those on a quest for the extreme, Oklahoma City is home to the 26,000-sq.-ft. Mat Hoffman Action Sports Park, one of the most challenging skateparks in the region. The facility is designed for skateboards, in-line skating and BMX freestyle biking. If that isn’t enough, the Rocktown Climbing Gym, built inside an old concrete grain silo, boasts indoor and outdoor climbs.
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The Oklahoma River is fast becoming one of the world’s premier venues for rowing and canoe/kayak. Each year the river, a U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training Site for the sports of rowing and canoe/kayak, hosts numerous regattas. But you don’t have to be a world-class athlete to get on the water. The Boathouse District has a variety of community classes, programs and rentals.
Amateur Sports Capital
When it comes to watching amateur sports, few cities can compete with Oklahoma City’s diversity and frequency of hosting top-flight collegiate action. The National Softball Hall of Fame is located here and the adjoining stadium hosts the annual NCAA and Big 12 Softball Championships. The NCAA also holds several of their championships in Oklahoma City. Oklahoma City also hosts the world’s oldest basketball tournament still played. The All-College Basketball tournament was started in 1935 and outdates the NCAA, NIT, NBA and NAIA tournaments. The classic, nearing its 80th year, has featured legends like Bill Russell, Pete Maravich, Eddie Sutton, Henry Iba and Wayman Tisdale. R E L O C AT I O N G U I D E
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In Oklahoma City, which Forbes magazine ranked No. 4 in its “10 Best Cities for Commuters,” residents have an average one-way commute of only about 21 minutes. Compare that to 26.5 minutes in Phoenix and 26.7 in Denver. Five minutes might not sound like much, but when you double it daily, then multiply it by five days a week, you’ll get a time savings of 50 minutes. That’s about 50 hours saved in a single year! Oklahoma City’s extraordinary size (621 square miles) is tamed by a generous network of interstates and free-flowing arteries making it easy for residents to commute from home to any corner of the metro without being tied up in traffic. Two of the nation’s most important highways – Interstate 40, which runs from Los Angeles to Raleigh, N.C.; and Interstate 35, which runs all the way from Mexico to Canada – meet in downtown Oklahoma City. The intersection of these major highways, along with the nearly 13,000 miles of streets in the city, ensures Oklahoma City’s status as the crossroads of America.
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The city’s location, equidistant from both coasts at the junction of three of the nation’s major arteries, ensures easy travel and transportation from Oklahoma City to anywhere in the U.S.
Looking to go south of the Red River? Amtrak service via The Heartland Flyer makes daily runs between Oklahoma City and Fort Worth, Texas. Once you get to Fort Worth, you can easily pick up connections to Dallas, Chicago and San Antonio. The train departs and arrives at historic Santa Fe Depot at the front door of Bricktown – Oklahoma City’s entertainment district.
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Oklahoma’s largest airport, Will Rogers World Airport, is named for the famous Oklahoma Getting across town is quick and easy. humorist who was also an avid aviation supporter. A recent $110-million expansion added eight new gates to the airport, which serves nine major airlines, seven regional airlines and a growing number of charter services with more than 75 daily departures, including direct connections to 20 airports in 18 cities.
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BEGINNING YOUR LIFE IN OKLAHOMA CITY
Below is a list of Greater Oklahoma City Chamber members that can assist you as you begin your life in Oklahoma City. From moving to getting settled in, these businesses will be there to help you along the way. More information about moving to Oklahoma City and surrounding areas is available on the data section of the enclosed DVD, and at www.abetterlifeokc.com. Categories listed in this section: About Oklahoma City Auto Tag, Drivers License and Voter Registration Education Adult Education Industrial, Technical & Trade Private Public Technology Universities & Colleges Hospitals Movers Post Offices Utilities
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Greater Oklahoma City Chamber (405) 297-8900 www.okcchamber.com Downtown Oklahoma City Incorporated (DOKC) (405) 235-3500 www.downtownokc.com Oklahoma City Convention & Visitors Bureau (405) 297-8912 www.visitokc.com
Education
ADULT EDUCATION ATI Career Training Center (405) 445-5760 www.aticareertraining.edu Opportunities Industrialization Center, Inc. (405) 235-2651 www.oicofoklahomacounty.org Platt College (405) 946-7799 www.plattcolleges.edu
The Bricktown Association (405) 236-8666 www.welcometobricktown.com
Wright Career College (405) 681-2300 www.wrightcareercollege.com
Auto Tag, Drivers License and Voter Registration
INDUSTRIAL, TECHNICAL & TRADE Petroleum Landman School, LLC (405) 639-7581 www.petroleumlandmanschool.com
Midwest City Tag Agency (405) 737-7640 www.oktagagent.com/midwestcity
PRIVATE Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School (405) 842-6638 www.bmchs.org
Downtown OKC Tag Agency (405) 232-5299 www.downtownokctagagency.com
Nicoma Park Tag Agency (405) 769-3353 www.nicomaparktagagency.com Northwest Tag Agency (405) 840-1739 www.oktagagent.com/northwesttag Price Tag Agency (405) 634-3333 Warwick Tag Agency (405) 720-0002 www.oktagagent.com/warwick
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About Oklahoma City
Casady School (405) 749-3100 www.casady.org Celebrations Preschool, Inc. (405) 236-4038 www.celebrationsokc.org Christ the King Catholic School (405) 843-3909 www.ckschool.com
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Christian Heritage Academy (405) 672-1787 www.cha.org
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Heritage Hall (405) 749-3000 www.heritagehall.com Life Christian Academy (405) 737-4902 www.lifechristianacademy.com Mount St. Mary Catholic High School (405) 631-8865 www.mountstmary.org Oklahoma Christian Schools, Inc. (405) 844-4464 www.ocssaints.org Oklahoma Health Academy (405) 912-2777 www.oha.edu Providence Hall (405) 478-2077 www.providencehall.org Rosary School (405) 525-9272 www.rosaryschool.com St. Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Episcopal School (405) 943-8583 www.stjohnsokc.com Westminster School (405) 524-0631 www.westminsterschool.org PUBLIC ASTEC Charter Schools (405) 947-6272 www.astec-inc.org
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Dove Science Academy (405) 524-9762 www.dsaokc.org KIPP Reach College Prep (405) 425-4622 www.kipp.org Oklahoma City Public Schools (405) 587-0000 www.okcps.org Oklahoma School of Science & Mathematics (405) 521-6436 www.ossm.edu Putnam City Schools (405) 495-5200 www.putnamcityschools.org Santa Fe South Schools, Inc. (405) 631-6100 www.santafesouth.org
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Brown Mackie College (405) 621-8000 www.brownmackie.edu
East Central University (580) 559-5213 www.ecok.edu Embry Riddle Aeronautical University (405) 739-0397 www.erau.edu/oklahomacity Heartland Baptist Bible College (405) 943-9330 www.heartlandbaptist.edu TECHNOLOGY Francis Tuttle Technology Center (405) 717-7799 www.francistuttle.edu
Langston University (405) 466-3201 www.lunet.edu
ITT Technical Institute (405) 810-4100 www.itt-tech.edu
Langston University at Oklahoma City (405) 962-1620 www.lunet.edu
Metro Technology Centers (405) 424-8324 www.metrotech.edu
Mid-America Christian University (405) 691-3800 www.macu.edu
Moore Norman Technology Center (405) 217-8220 www.mntechnology.com
Mid-America Christian University (North Campus) (405) 692-3200 www.macu.edu
UNIVERSITIES & COLLEGES The Academy of Contemporary Music at the University of Central Oklahoma (405) 974-4700 www.acm-uco.com
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DeVry University & Keller Graduate School of Management (405) 767-9516 www.devry.edu
OBU Graduate School (405) 319-8470 www.okbu.edu/graduate
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Oklahoma Christian University (405) 425-5100 www.oc.edu
Southwestern College (405) 733-3301 www.southwesterncollege.org
Oklahoma City Community College (405) 682-7502 www.occc.edu
The University of Central Oklahoma (405) 974-2311 www.uco.edu
Oklahoma City University (405) 208-5000 www.okcu.edu
University of Oklahoma (405) 325-3916 www.ou.edu
Oklahoma State University (405) 744-5000 www.okstate.edu
University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center (405) 271-2332 www.ouhsc.edu
Oklahoma State University Oklahoma City (405) 947-4421 www.osuokc.edu Rose State College (405) 733-7311 www.rose.edu Southern Nazarene University (405) 789-6400 www.snu.edu Southwestern Christian University (405) 789-7661 www.swcu.edu
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University of Phoenix - Oklahoma City Campus (405) 842-8007 www.phoenix.edu University of Phoenix - West OKC Learning Center (405) 842-8007 www.phoenix.edu Vatterott College (405) 945-0088 www.vatterott-college.com
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Bone and Joint Hospital at St. Anthony (405) 272-9671 www.boneandjoint.com Cancer Treatment Centers of America (800) 333-2822 www.cancercenter.com The Children’s Center (405) 789-6711 www.tccokc.org
Lakeside Women’s Hospital (405) 936-1500 www.lakeside-wh.com Mercy Health Center, Inc. (405) 752-3754 www.mercyok.net The OU Cancer Institute (405) 271-6822 www.ouhsc.edu/oucancerinstitute OU Medical Center (405) 271-5911 www.oumedicine.com
Deaconess Hospital (405) 604-6000 www.deaconessokc.com Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center (405) 456-5133 www.oklahoma.va.gov
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Hospitals
INTEGRIS Baptist Medical Center (405) 949-3011 www.integris-health.com INTEGRIS Canadian Valley Regional Hospital (405) 717-7963 www.integris-health.com INTEGRIS Cancer Institute of Oklahoma (405) 773-6400 www.integrisOK.com/cancer INTEGRIS Heart Hospital (405) 951-2277 www.integrisheart.com INTEGRIS Southwest Medical Center (405) 636-7000 www.integris-health.com
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The Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hospital at OU Medical Center (405) 271-5911 www.oumedcenter.com
Movers
OU Medical Center Edmond (405) 341-6100 www.oumedicine.com/edmond
A-1 Freeman Moving & Storage, Inc. (405) 751-7561 www.A-1Freeman.com
Oklahoma Center for Orthopaedic and Multi-Specialty Surgery (405) 602-6500 www.southwestortho.com Oklahoma Heart Hospital (405) 608-3300 www.okheart.com Oklahoma Heart Hospital South Campus (405) 628-6401 www.okheart.com St. Anthony Hospital (405) 272-7000 www.saintsok.com Valir Health (405) 609-3600 www.valir.com
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ACE Moving & Storage (405) 672-4425 www.aceatlas.com
Affiliated Movers of Oklahoma City, Inc. (405) 677-7400 www.affiliatedmovers.com All Star Moving (405) 399-3004 www.allstarmovingokc.com American Movers of Oklahoma, Inc. (405) 232-5200 www.movesamerican.com Armstrong Relocation (405) 947-8001 www.armstrongrelocation.com Atlas Van Lines (800) 654-5815 www.atlasvanlines.com
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Bekins Relocation Services (405) 521-8000 www.bekinsrelocationservices.com Emrickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Van & Storage Company Agent for Allied Van Lines (405) 946-4405 www.emricksallied.com
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First Choice Relocation, LLC (405) 232-6683 www.firstchoicerelocation.com Little Guys Movers (405) 292-5700 www.littleguys.com MD Movers, LLC (405) 613-7702
Post Offices
United States Postal Service (800) 275-8777 www.usps.com
Utilities
AT&T Oklahoma (800) 403-3302 www.att.com City of Oklahoma City Utilities (405) 297-2833 www.okc.gov/water Cox Communications (405) 600-8282 www.cox.com/okc
Oklahoma Natural Gas Company (405) 551-6500 www.oklahomanaturalgas.com
OGE Energy Corp. (405) 553-3000 www.oge.com
VoIP Your Life (405) 694-4740 www.voipyourlife.com
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