OX BUSINESS CONVENTION CENTER TO BE RENAMED ARVEST CONVENTION CENTER

(Tulsa, Okla.) January 30, 2025 – The City of Tulsa and Oak View Group
today announced a new 10-year partnership with Arvest Bank for the
naming rights of the Cox Business Convention Center. The venue, managed
by Oak View Group, will become the Arvest Convention Center after the
Tulsa Public Facilities Authority approved the name change in January.
30 board meeting. The naming rights will become effective on March 1.

“This partnership with Arvest Bank is an exciting milestone for the
City of Tulsa and our convention center,” said Tulsa Mayor Monroe
Nichols. “With Oak View Group’s management of the facility and
Arvest’s deep commitment to our community, we are confident that this
collaboration will help us take the convention center to new heights. We
look forward to seeing the positive impact this partnership will have on
Tulsa, driving growth and enhancing the experience for residents and
visitors alike.”

The 10-year partnership was executed on behalf of the City of Tulsa by
OVG Global Partnerships, the sponsorship and naming rights division of
Oak View Group that connects world-class brands with world-class live
event and meeting properties. This partnership with Arvest Bank to name
the venue, Arvest Convention Center, brings together Tulsa’s
award-winning venue with a bank committed to the growth and success of
the communities it serves. Established in 1961, Arvest has over 200
locations throughout its four-state footprint, including more than 75 in
Oklahoma.

“We’re very excited about this partnership and to be associated with
a first-class venue that has served the city of Tulsa for more than 60
years,” said Kirk Hays, president of Arvest Bank – Tulsa Region.
“Arvest believes in supporting the people and organizations that make
our city a better place. This facility plays a vital role in our
community, and we’re proud to support its continued success.”

In November, Arvest announced an agreement to acquire naming rights for
downtown Tulsa’s former Bank of America tower. The bank also
recently wrapped up its 17th year as lead sponsor of Arvest Winterfest,
which Oak View Group manages on behalf of the City of Tulsa.

“We are thrilled to announce our new partnership with Arvest, a pillar
of the Tulsa community,” said Keller Taylor, vice president of BOK
Center & Arvest Convention Center. “This exciting new chapter for the
convention center represents more than just a name change—it’s a
collaboration rooted in shared values and a commitment to fostering
growth and opportunity in our city. Arvest’s longstanding dedication
to Tulsa’s success and well-being aligns perfectly with our vision for
the future. Together, we look forward to creating new possibilities and
driving continued success for our community, the convention center, and
all who come through our doors.”

The convention center has been a cornerstone of Tulsa’s event scene
since it opened in 1964. Originally a $7.5 million project, it was led
by then-Mayor James L. Maxwell and began construction in 1962. Over the
years, the center has become home to the two largest ballrooms

in Oklahoma, serving as a hub for conferences, conventions,
and community events.

In 2020, the convention center underwent a major renovation as part of
the Vision 2025 initiative, with a $55 million investment that brought
much-needed upgrades to the facility. One of the key changes was the
transformation of the 9,000-seat arena into the Grand Hall, a stunning
41,000 square-foot multi-use event space with 36-foot ceilings, now the
most significant of its kind in Oklahoma. Additionally, a new entrance was
created on the East side of the building, offering better connectivity
to the rest of downtown Tulsa and enhance the overall visitor
experience.

Plans for a new 650-room convention center headquarters hotel will
further, elevate the convention center as a premier destination for
large-scale events. This investment is a key step toward attracting even
more significant events and ensuring the venue continues to grow as a central hub
for Tulsa’s tourism and economic development. Building on more than 60
years of history, these exciting developments ensure that the convention
center will continue to play a pivotal role in shaping Tulsa’s future
as a leading destination for conferences and major events

Work on new signage is currently underway and will be unveiled at a
later date.

About Arvest
With more than $26 billion in assets, Arvest Bank is a community-based
financial institution serving more than 110 communities in Oklahoma,
Arkansas, Kansas, and Missouri. Established in 1961, Arvest Bank is
Committed to meeting the needs of its more than 830,000 retail and
business customer households by continually investing in the digital
tools and services customers expect. Its extensive network of more than
Two hundred banking locations provide loans, deposits, treasury management,
wealth management, credit cards, mortgage loans, and mortgage servicing
as a part of its growing list of digital services. Arvest is known for
its commitment to its communities and for attracting hiring. And retaining
a diverse group of talented people. Arvest is an Equal Housing Lender and
Member FDIC. To learn more, please visit
www.arvest.com [1].

About OVG
Oak View Group (OVG) is the global leader in live experience venue
development, management, premium hospitality services, and 360-degree
solutions for a collection of world-class owned venues and a client
roster of arenas, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts
centers, and cultural institutions. Founded by Tim Leiweke and Irving
Azoff in 2015, OVG is the leading developer of major new venues either
open or under development across four continents. Visit OakViewGroup.com,
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