The popular sporting goods store Scheels may soon add Oklahoma City to its roster joining Tulsa where it opened last year.

This comes after an $8 million incentive was proposed to the retail chain leaving some in the community questioning the use of funds.

Community Reaction

While city leaders say this is a great investment and will bring jobs, some feel incentives could be given to small local businesses instead of mega corporations.

“They don't need our help,” said OKC Community Activist Mark Faulk of the store.

As city officials prepare for its arrival, Faulk said megacorporations have an unfair advantage over local businesses.

He said local businesses are the heartbeat of Oklahoma City and adds they get ignored.

“Meanwhile a company like Scheels comes in and they have $1.7 b

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