Foundation Flash Newsletter – June
A Message From New SCRF Executive Director Jake Yunker I am honored and excited to start this new adventure as the Executive Director of the State Chamber Research Foundation. Its mission to support Oklahoma’s growth and increase prosperity for all Oklahomans is extremely important and personal to me. Growing up in Wakita, a small town […]
Foundation Flash Newsletter – May
2025 Oklahoma Business Leaders Poll Shows Positive Outlook Results of the 2025 Oklahoma Business Leaders Poll (BLP) offer a detailed look into the priorities, challenges, and outlook of Oklahoma’s business community. The BLP continues to serve as a critical resource for policymakers, providing data-driven insights to inform decision-making and strengthen Oklahoma’s competitiveness. This year […]
SCRF Rolls Out New Chair and Board Members
SCRF Rolls Out New Chair and Board Members OKLAHOMA CITY (Aug 14,2025)– State Chamber Research Foundation leaders are excited to welcome five new members to its board of directors and a new chair. Kristin Peck is a talented, long-time Oklahoma business executive. Currently, she is the Vice President of Government and Public Affairs at The […]
New Scoring Gives Better Look at Pro-Growth Legislators
New Scoring Gives Better Look at Pro-Growth Legislators OKLAHOMA CITY (July 9, 2025) – As a whole, Oklahoma lawmakers actions were decidedly “pro-growth” when it comes to their actions on legislation this spring according to the Prosperity Tracker Legislative Scorecard. As a whole, the Oklahoma Legislature received a 73% pro-growth score. Seven Oklahoma lawmakers acted […]
Business, Political Leaders of Tomorrow Chosen for Leadership Exchange Academy
OKLAHOMA CITY (May 29, 2025) – The State Chamber Research Foundation’s Leadership Exchange Academy (LEA) returns this summer for its 15th year of equipping Oklahoma’s future business and political leaders with the knowledge and connections they will need to make Oklahoma one of the strongest economies in the nation. The LEA cohort will be composed […]
State Business Leaders Re-investing in Oklahoma
State Business Leaders Re-investing in Oklahoma OKLAHOMA CITY (May 9, 2025)– A large majority of Oklahoma business leaders believe that our state is “on the right track” and plan on investing more in their companies. However, they remain concerned about the availability of a skilled workforce. This data and more are the findings of the […]
Tax Cuts and Growth: New Study Outlines Roadmap for Oklahoma’s Tax Reform
OKLAHOMA CITY (April 10, 2025) – A newly updated study from the State Chamber Research Foundation (SCRF) and the Tax Foundation outlines a path for Oklahoma to enhance its tax competitiveness while supporting long-term economic growth. Originally released in 2021, the study compares tax codes across the U.S. and offers updated recommendations focused on reforming […]
Scorecard Tracks Pro-Growth Legislation and Voting
Scorecard Tracks Pro-Growth Legislation and Voting OKLAHOMA CITY, OK (Feb. 13, 2025) After a quarter century of tracking pro-growth voting of Oklahoma elected officials at the State Capitol, the RIED Report is getting a facelift. The State Chamber Research Foundation (SCRF) is proud to launch the Prosperity Tracker. The Prosperity Tracker is an app that […]
Tort Changes Stifling Oklahoma Businesses
Tort Changes Stifling Oklahoma Businesses OKLAHOMA CITY (Feb. 5, 2025) – Businesses in Oklahoma cannot grow and thrive if they do not have a good idea on how much it will cost to do business. Changes in Oklahoma’s legal landscape have created uncertainty among business owners that has stifled business growth. Tort reform has become […]