Onward Owasso
Economic Development in Action
Onward Owasso is the Owasso Chamber of Commerce’s economic development initiative focused on strengthening the local business climate, supporting workforce growth, and building long-term prosperity for the Owasso community.
Through strategic partnerships, data-driven programs, and hands-on engagement with employers, educators, and community leaders, Onward Owasso serves as the Chamber’s platform for advancing workforce development, talent pipelines, and small business success.
Workforce Owasso
Workforce Owasso connects business leaders, human resources, educators, workforce partners, and community stakeholders to address real-world workforce challenges and opportunities.
Workforce Owasso meets four times a year over lunch. These interactive sessions allow employers to share challenges, learn from peers, and collaborate on solutions.
Job Fairs & Hiring Events
The Chamber hosts and partners on regional job fairs that:
Connect local employers with job seekers
Promote Owasso as a place to build a career
Support hiring across all industries and skill levels
Career Pipeline Development
Onward Owasso works with schools, career tech centers, higher education partners, and employers to:
Introduce students to local career opportunities
Align education with workforce needs
Support internships, job shadowing, and career exploration
The goal is to create a clear, sustainable pipeline from classroom to career — right here in Owasso.
Business Retention & Expansion (BR&E)
The Chamber works directly with local employers to:
Identify challenges and opportunities
Connect businesses with resources
Support expansion, relocation, and growth
Serve as a liaison between business and government
Industry Roundtables
Facilitated, small-group discussions organized by sector (such as healthcare, manufacturing, retail, professional services, construction, and hospitality) that bring together business leaders to:
Share common challenges and opportunities
Identify workforce and industry-specific needs
Exchange best practices and insights
Inform future Chamber programming and advocacy
Industry Roundtables create a trusted space for peer learning and strategic dialogue.
Small Business Development
Onward Owasso provides targeted programming designed to help small businesses start, grow, and scale.
Small Business Workshops
Educational sessions focused on topics such as:
Marketing and branding
Financial management
Human resources and compliance
Leadership development
Technology and innovation
Workshops are led by subject-matter experts and designed to be practical, accessible, and immediately useful.
Get Involved
Businesses can engage with Onward Owasso by:
Attending Workforce Owasso events
Participating in Industry Roundtables
Taking part in job fairs
Hosting interns or student tours
Sponsoring programs
Serving on workforce or economic development committees
Together, we are building the future of Owasso — one business, one career, and one connection at a time.
Why Onward Owasso Matters.
Onward Owasso exists to ensure that Owasso remains:
A competitive place to do business
A strong community for talent
A supportive environment for entrepreneurs
A leader in regional economic growth
By aligning business, education, workforce, and policy, Onward Owasso helps build a resilient local economy that benefits businesses and residents alike.