Relocation Guide

OKLAHOMA CITY The National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum

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

facebook.com/GreaterOKCChamber 2 GREATER OKLAHOMA CITY CHAMBER Oklahoma City has a variety of farmers’ markets

About OKC...... 4

Housing...... 8

Jobs & Industries...... 11

Schools & Education...... 14

Health...... 17

What To Do...... 20

Getting Around...... 32

Helpful Numbers...... 34

RELOCATION GUIDE 3 ABOUT OKC

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Born 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.

4 GREATER OKLAHOMA CITY CHAMBER OKC - YOUR NEXT HOMETOWN 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 ABOUT OKC 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. Bricktown Canal

RELOCATION GUIDE 5 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.

ABOUT OKC The University of Central Oklahoma’s Academy of Contemporary Music is drawing aspiring musicians from across the country. This state-of- the-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.

Sports & Recreation 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 WELCOME a baseball game, doing a little rock climbing, going for a HOME WhenyoujointheY,youbelongtoa hike, sailing across an urban communityofmen,womenandchildren lake, riding your bike along whostriveeverydaytobehealthy, confidentandconnected.Withafocuson the Oklahoma River and much developingthepotentialofkids,improving more, you’ll never run out of individualhealthandwell-being,andgiving options here. backandsupportingourneighbors,your membershipwillbringaboutmeaningful changenotjustwithinyourself,butinyour Western Heritage communitytoo.TheYisanonprofitlikeno other.Beamemberofsomethingspecial. Ready to start – or continue – a love affair with the Wild YMCA OF GREATER OKLAHOMA CITY www.ymcaokc.org 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

6 GREATER OKLAHOMA CITY CHAMBER 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.

We’ll Surprise You ABOUT OKC 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.

RELOCATION GUIDE 7 HOUSING No 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

HOUSING uniquely livable region is The housing market in its affordability. Attracted to hip, happening urban Oklahoma City offers enclaves, or is good old- an impressive variety fashioned suburban living more your style? Prefer of housing at some recent developments with of the nation’s most lots of community amenities 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

8 GREATER OKLAHOMA CITY CHAMBER HOUSING .Ideal-Homes.com 1.866.277 1 3 0 9 7. 7 2 . 6 6 8 . 1 m o c . s e m o H - l a e d I w. w w Get started now.Get started To search your you home organize help builder… Oklahoma’sAs leading ourselves. introduce let us Please City.Welcome to Oklahoma on customer and community service. community and customer on focused and millions saved our owners has that efficiency we’ve energy for apath 20 years than For more blazed or visit Ideal-Homes.com and click on the app link. app the on click and Ideal-Homes.com visit or iTunes the at app store Homes Ideal free the Download Wow! properties. compare you lets achecklist you, and guides calculator A mortgage specs. and pix plans, floor down for drill and map the on now, ready homes viewyour Browse selections communities. our out City. Check Oklahoma in homes for looking when We’ve toolyou’ll only –the app iPhone an need built 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 HOUSING 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.

FYI • 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

10 GREATER OKLAHOMA CITY CHAMBER JOBS & INDUSTRIES If 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 JOBS & INDUSTRIES 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.

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, No. 1

• No. 1 most affordable city – Forbes • No. 1 in U.S. tech job growth – TechAmerican Foundation • No. 1 in real GDP gains – U.S. Department of Commerce • No. 1 best place to launch a small business – Kauffman Foundation

RELOCATION GUIDE 11 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

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12 GREATER OKLAHOMA CITY CHAMBER 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 JOBS & INDUSTRIES 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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RELOCATION GUIDE 13 SCHOOLS & EDUCATION Quality, 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 SCHOOLS & EDUCATION

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14 GREATER OKLAHOMA CITY CHAMBER to improve teacher quality and resources.

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 MAPS for Kids raised $700 million for education past six years.

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. SCHOOLS & EDUCATION

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 With 18 colleges and Science and Mathematics universities and two (OSSM), a tuition-free residential high school community colleges in the in Oklahoma City for metro area alone, it’s easy juniors and seniors with to see that Oklahoma City exceptional ability in math and science, has is a community clearly achieved the highest committed to higher composite ACT scores education. of any high school in the country twice since 1998,

RELOCATION GUIDE 15 and has produced 225 National Merit Scholars in the 14 years it has been in operation.

Career and Technology Schools 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 SCHOOLS & EDUCATION variety of businesses in Oklahoma has a nationally acclaimed Career a number of different and Technology system 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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Find quality health care at 35 hospitals

With one of the nation’s leading heart transplant teams, one of HEALTH 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.

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.

RELOCATION GUIDE 17 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.

Discover a Healthy Lifestyle 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.

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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18 UNI_INCI_M8_ICIO_BRAND.inddGREATER 1 OKLAHOMA CITY CHAMBER 8/26/11 1:43 PM • 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 oundar 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.

• $60 million in improvements to the Oklahoma River approved in 2009, including the addition of a orld-classw whitewater kayaking facility.

• Mat Hoffman Action Sports Park, 26,000-sq.-ft. of terrain for YOUR BEST BET 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 HEALTH enclosures for both small and large dogs.

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UNI_INCI_M8_ICIO_BRAND.indd 1 8/26/11 1:43 PM RELOCATION GUIDE 19 WHAT TO DO Think 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. GET OUT AND ABOUT If you’ve got some extra money burning a hole in your pocket (which is highly likely with Oklahoma City’s Oklahoma City offers a low cost of living), we’ve variety of options no matter got shopping options no how you want to spend matter what your tastes. From high-end and national WHAT TO DO TO WHAT your free time. “The Better retailers at Penn Square Life” is the perfect place to Mall and Quail Springs Mall find your next activity. Visit to local shops at the Classen www.abetterlifeokc.com/ Curve and on Western the-better-life. 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.

20 GREATER OKLAHOMA CITY CHAMBER 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.

Automobile Alley 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. DO TO WHAT 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.

RELOCATION GUIDE 21 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 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 WHAT TO DO TO WHAT

Bricktown entertainment district

22 GREATER OKLAHOMA CITY CHAMBER 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.

Midtown 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. DO TO WHAT

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.

RELOCATION GUIDE 23 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 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 WHAT TO DO TO WHAT

Western Avenue

24 GREATER OKLAHOMA CITY CHAMBER 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 Check out population adds to the city’s multicultural flavor, www.greaterokc.tv for while enhancing business a dynamic portrait of opportunities.

Oklahoma City through Not to mention Oklahoma articles, pictures, links, City’s artist community – with more than 4,500 artists The Paseo Arts District videos and more. 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.

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 WHAT TO DO TO WHAT Row and tunes from a mixture of musical genres, Festival of the Arts is sure to satisfy your soul.

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

RELOCATION GUIDE 25 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 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.

Take in the mind- expanding exhibits

WHAT TO DO TO WHAT throughout the year at several galleries around town, including Untitled [Art Space], Red Earth National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum 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 18- ft. “End of the Trail” sculpture by James Earle Fraser. There are also five

26 GREATER OKLAHOMA CITY CHAMBER Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum breathtaking western landscapes known as “Windows to the West” by Albuquerque artist Wilson Hurley. All ages love Prosperity Junction, a re- created western town. The museum also has an amazing gift shop and restaurant, and serves as one of the city’s elegant special event venues.

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 DO TO WHAT 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.

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

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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 WHAT TO DO TO WHAT of thousands of fans roar for the NBA Oklahoma City Thunder, and

28 GREATER OKLAHOMA CITY CHAMBER 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.

Big League City 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 DO TO WHAT when he was named the NBA’s top mascot.

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.

RELOCATION GUIDE 29 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, well- maintained 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

WHAT TO DO TO WHAT 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 140- acre 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.

30 GREATER OKLAHOMA CITY CHAMBER Run, Cycle, Row & More In addition to a comprehensive and growing citywide trails system, When it comes Oklahoma City is also home to some to watching amateur of the most prestigious running sports, few cities can and cycling races in the country. compete with Oklahoma Both the Oklahoma City National City’s diversity and Memorial Marathon and the Red frequency of hosting top-flight collegiate 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.

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.

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. DO TO WHAT

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.

RELOCATION GUIDE 31 GETTING AROUND

Ever wish you had more time in the day? In Oklahoma City, you will! Here, you can enjoy the fact that we don’t spend hours sitting in traffic The average commute going to and from to work in Oklahoma work. And getting across town for City is 21 minutes. any of the lifestyle amenities the city offers is quick and easy.

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. GETTING AROUND

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.

32 GREATER OKLAHOMA CITY CHAMBER 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.

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.

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. GETTING AROUND

RELOCATION GUIDE 33 BEGINNING YOUR LIFE IN OKLAHOMA CITY Below is a list of Greater Oklahoma City Chamber members that can assist you HELPFUL NUMBERS 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 e Privat Public Technology Universities & Colleges Hospitals Movers Post Offices Utilities

34 GREATER OKLAHOMA CITY CHAMBER About Oklahoma City Education Greater Oklahoma City Chamber ADULT EDUCATION (405) 297-8900 ATI Career Training Center www.okcchamber.com (405) 445-5760 www.aticareertraining.edu Downtown Oklahoma City Incorporated (DOKC) Opportunities Industrialization (405) 235-3500 Center, Inc. www.downtownokc.com (405) 235-2651 www.oicofoklahomacounty.org Oklahoma City Convention & Visitors Bureau Platt College (405) 297-8912 (405) 946-7799 www.visitokc.com www.plattcolleges.edu

The Bricktown Association Wright Career College (405) 236-8666 (405) 681-2300 www.welcometobricktown.com www.wrightcareercollege.com HELPFUL NUMBERS Auto Tag, Drivers License INDUSTRIAL, TECHNICAL and Voter Registration & TRADE Downtown OKC Tag Agency Petroleum Landman School, LLC (405) 232-5299 (405) 639-7581 www.downtownokctagagency.com www.petroleumlandmanschool.com

Midwest City Tag Agency PRIVATE (405) 737-7640 Bishop McGuinness Catholic www.oktagagent.com/midwestcity High School (405) 842-6638 Nicoma Park Tag Agency www.bmchs.org (405) 769-3353 www.nicomaparktagagency.com Casady School (405) 749-3100 Northwest Tag Agency www.casady.org (405) 840-1739 www.oktagagent.com/northwesttag Celebrations Preschool, Inc. (405) 236-4038 Price Tag Agency www.celebrationsokc.org (405) 634-3333 Christ the King Catholic School Warwick Tag Agency (405) 843-3909 (405) 720-0002 www.ckschool.com www.oktagagent.com/warwick

RELOCATION GUIDE 35 Christian Heritage Academy (405) 672-1787 www.cha.org

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 HELPFUL NUMBERS www.ocssaints.org

Oklahoma Health Academy (405) 912-2777 Dove Science Academy www.oha.edu (405) 524-9762 www.dsaokc.org Providence Hall (405) 478-2077 KIPP Reach College Prep www.providencehall.org (405) 425-4622 www.kipp.org Rosary School (405) 525-9272 Oklahoma City Public Schools www.rosaryschool.com (405) 587-0000 www.okcps.org St. John’s Episcopal School (405) 943-8583 Oklahoma School of Science & www.stjohnsokc.com Mathematics (405) 521-6436 Westminster School www.ossm.edu (405) 524-0631 www.westminsterschool.org Putnam City Schools (405) 495-5200 PUBLIC www.putnamcityschools.org ASTEC Charter Schools (405) 947-6272 Santa Fe South Schools, Inc. www.astec-inc.org (405) 631-6100 www.santafesouth.org

36 GREATER OKLAHOMA CITY CHAMBER Brown Mackie College (405) 621-8000 www.brownmackie.edu

DeVry University & Keller Graduate School of Management (405) 767-9516 www.devry.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 HELPFUL NUMBERS www.heartlandbaptist.edu

TECHNOLOGY Langston University Francis Tuttle Technology Center (405) 466-3201 (405) 717-7799 www.lunet.edu www.francistuttle.edu Langston University at ITT Technical Institute Oklahoma City (405) 810-4100 (405) 962-1620 www.itt-tech.edu www.lunet.edu

Metro Technology Centers Mid-America Christian University (405) 424-8324 (405) 691-3800 www.metrotech.edu www.macu.edu

Moore Norman Technology Center Mid-America Christian University (405) 217-8220 (North Campus) www.mntechnology.com (405) 692-3200 www.macu.edu UNIVERSITIES & COLLEGES The Academy of Contemporary OBU Graduate School Music at the University of Central (405) 319-8470 Oklahoma www.okbu.edu/graduate (405) 974-4700 www.acm-uco.com

RELOCATION GUIDE 37 Oklahoma Christian University Southwestern College (405) 425-5100 (405) 733-3301 www.oc.edu www.southwesterncollege.org

Oklahoma City Community College The University of Central Oklahoma

HELPFUL NUMBERS (405) 682-7502 (405) 974-2311 www.occc.edu www.uco.edu

Oklahoma City University University of Oklahoma (405) 208-5000 (405) 325-3916 www.okcu.edu www.ou.edu

Oklahoma State University University of Oklahoma Health (405) 744-5000 Sciences Center www.okstate.edu (405) 271-2332 www.ouhsc.edu Oklahoma State University - Oklahoma City University of Phoenix - Oklahoma (405) 947-4421 City Campus www.osuokc.edu (405) 842-8007 www.phoenix.edu Rose State College (405) 733-7311 University of Phoenix - West OKC www.rose.edu Learning Center (405) 842-8007 Southern Nazarene University www.phoenix.edu (405) 789-6400 www.snu.edu Vatterott College (405) 945-0088 Southwestern Christian University www.vatterott-college.com (405) 789-7661 www.swcu.edu

38 GREATER OKLAHOMA CITY CHAMBER Hospitals Lakeside Women’s Hospital Bone and Joint Hospital at St. (405) 936-1500 Anthony www.lakeside-wh.com (405) 272-9671 www.boneandjoint.com Mercy Health Center, Inc. (405) 752-3754 Cancer Treatment Centers of America www.mercyok.net (800) 333-2822 www.cancercenter.com The OU Cancer Institute (405) 271-6822 The Children’s Center www.ouhsc.edu/oucancerinstitute (405) 789-6711 www.tccokc.org OU Medical Center (405) 271-5911 Deaconess Hospital www.oumedicine.com (405) 604-6000 www.deaconessokc.com

Department of Veterans Affairs HELPFUL NUMBERS Medical Center (405) 456-5133 www.oklahoma.va.gov

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

RELOCATION GUIDE 39 The Children’s Hospital at OU Movers Medical Center ACE Moving & Storage (405) 271-5911 (405) 672-4425 www.oumedcenter.com www.aceatlas.com

OU Medical Center Edmond A-1 Freeman Moving & (405) 341-6100 Storage, Inc. www.oumedicine.com/edmond (405) 751-7561 www.A-1Freeman.com Oklahoma Center for Orthopaedic and Multi-Specialty Surgery Affiliated Movers of Oklahoma (405) 602-6500 City, Inc. www.southwestortho.com (405) 677-7400 www.affiliatedmovers.com Oklahoma Heart Hospital (405) 608-3300 All Star Moving www.okheart.com (405) 399-3004 www.allstarmovingokc.com HELPFUL NUMBERS Oklahoma Heart Hospital South Campus American Movers of (405) 628-6401 Oklahoma, Inc. www.okheart.com (405) 232-5200 www.movesamerican.com St. Anthony Hospital (405) 272-7000 Armstrong Relocation www.saintsok.com (405) 947-8001 www.armstrongrelocation.com Valir Health (405) 609-3600 Atlas Van Lines www.valir.com (800) 654-5815 www.atlasvanlines.com

40 GREATER OKLAHOMA CITY CHAMBER Bekins Relocation Services (405) 521-8000 www.bekinsrelocationservices.com

Emrick’s Van & Storage Company Agent for Allied Van Lines (405) 946-4405 www.emricksallied.com

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 HELPFUL NUMBERS 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 Oklahoma Natural Gas Company (405) 600-8282 (405) 551-6500 www.cox.com/okc www.oklahomanaturalgas.com

OGE Energy Corp. VoIP Your Life (405) 553-3000 (405) 694-4740 www.oge.com www.voipyourlife.com

Companies listed were Chamber members as of September 2011.

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