Oklahoma City will be hosting the first national Empowerment Zone conference.

Monday, October 25th at 6:30, an awards reception and dinner will be held at the Petroleum Club.

On Tuesday, October 26 and Wednesday, October 27, the conference will be held at the Civic Center Hall of Mirrors.

The entire week of October 25th will be declared Empower OKC Week by Mayor Cornett.

Congressman Istook will be receiving the Mayor's Award for his legislative work for Oklahoma City's Empowerment Zone. Mayor Cornett will be the keynote speaker at the Monday night reception and dinner. Nine other awards will be given to partners, developers and developments and individuals who have made a significant impact in the Empowerment Zone.

Check out more details at the EZ website at:

www.okc.gov/planning/ez/conference