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‘Placemaking’ is Key to Economic Growth, Experts Tell ERDA

Jan 22, 2020 | Headlines

Like people, the best towns have personality. Doubling down on Enid’s identity, investing in its charms, may be the best ways to bring new people and businesses to town, guest experts said at Enid Regional Development Alliance’s quarterly luncheon Tuesday....

Public Art Commission of Enid Still Discussing ‘Lift’ Art Project

Jan 18, 2020 | Headlines

Public Art Commission of Enid is continuing to discuss a citywide project to adorn Enid with 5-foot by 12-foot paper airplanes, made from fiberglass. Oklahoma City has bison, Tulsa has penguins, Stillwater has butterflies, but paper airplanes capture the spirit of...

State of the Base: Vance Moving Ahead with Enid’s Help

Jan 11, 2020 | Headlines

Local, state and military leaders filled the Autry Technology Center lectorium Friday morning for the annual State of the Base address, led by Col. Corey Simmons, 71st Flying Training Wing commander. Over the course of 90 minutes, Simmons discussed strides made at...

ERDA Offering $5,000 Grant to Small Local Businesses

Jan 10, 2020 | Headlines

Enid Regional Development Alliance is offering a $5,000 grant to help support small local businesses. Only one will be selected, and any business with six employees or fewer can apply. The MicroEnterprise Grant funding can be put to use “for any expense...

Restaurant a Long-Held Dream for Enid Man

Jan 3, 2020 | Headlines

After 34 years in the hospitality industry, managing hotels, restaurants, high-end country clubs, Enid native Rodney Brittain returned home to go into business for himself. He has spent months power washing, hammering, sawing and measuring, turning the old warehouse...

December Newsletter from our Executive Director

Dec 20, 2019 | Headlines

Merry Christmas! As I look back over 2019, it has been a year of laying foundations for many grand openings to come in 2020. Our retail sector is experiencing a re-birth that we have worked towards for a decade. The District is a remarkable example of infill...