As an Oklahoma City small business owner, I often reflect on the curious ways blessings can disguise themselves. Sometimes, the most transformative "yes" comes wrapped in a resounding "no." For OKC, one such pivotal moment arrived in the early 1990s, a decision that, at the time, felt like a significant blow but ultimately ignited the spark for the vibrant city we know today.

United Airlines was on the hunt for a new maintenance facility, a project promising a staggering 7,500 jobs and a monumental boost to the local economy. Oklahoma City made it to the final two, standing shoulder-to-shoulder with Indianapolis. The anticipation in OKC was palpable. Then came the news: United chose Indianapolis. From my recollection, the reasoning was that the Indiana capital had more to offer its employ

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