In February, 2020 over 50 ERDA members and community leaders gathered for a visioning session to share ideas of what they would like to see happen in Enid over the next 5 years. Over 250 ideas were compiled and broken down into 7 committees; Industry Retention & Recruitment, Retail Retention & Recruitment, Education & Workforce Training, Quality of Life & Tourism, Downtown Development, Inclusive Prosperity, and Infrastructure. Since June 2020, committees have been meeting to narrow the focus and create goals based on the ideas of the visioning session. Below is an update of each committees current goals.
Industry Retention & Recruitment
- Develop programs to help existing manufacturers diversify product offerings
- Focus on recruitment of general aviation parts manufacturing
- Be recognized as the most welcoming, most helpful City for business development
Retail Retention & Recruitment
- Strategically market to specific retailers who fit the Enid market and fill a gap
- Develop a list of available retail property – list size, price, location
- Create a “Recruitment Package” to incentivize the development we want
- Be recognized as the most welcoming, most helpful City for retail development
Education & Workforce Training
- Create a workforce development office
- Identify career pathways available in Enid
- Increase awareness of educational opportunities in Enid
Downtown Development
- Completion of wayfinding signage
- Implement streetscapes – Randolph and Broadway
- Maple & Grand redevelopment
Inclusive Prosperity
- Identify minority owned businesses in Enid
- Create a small business council
- Address barriers to small business growth
- Remove barriers to employment
Quality of Life & Tourism
- Explore Funding Options to support projects
- Explore Water Park (indoor & outdoor) in Enid & Natatorium
- Support maintenance of existing venues
Infrastructure
- 1st meeting to be scheduled soon
Elevate Enid Members
Thank you to the numerous ERDA members and community leaders who have volunteered their time to serve on a committee for Elevate Enid. We appreciate your willingness to come together to cultivate change in Enid