Catch the latest Enid news and economic development announcements, including business expansions, partnerships, and community milestones.
City to save $8 million on Kaw Lake water storage fees
The city of Enid is saving $8 million on water storage fees for the Kaw Lake pipeline project after city and state officials worked to amend provisions in a federal water resources bill. Staff were expecting to pay $13 million to the Army Corps of Engineers to access water for its planned Kaw Lake Water Supply program, City Manager Jerald Gilbert said. But under the newest version of the biennial U.S. Water Resources Development Act [...]
Bricktown Brewery to open in Enid in Summer
Bricktown Brewery is scheduled to open a restaurant in Enid in early summer. The company announced the plans in a news release issued Monday. It will be the 16th restaurant for the brand. It will open at 3616 W. Garriott, the location of the former Applebee's. “We’ve had our eye on Enid for quite some time and are extremely pleased to now have the opportunity to come to Enid and be part of the community," [...]
Proposed Metro Requirement Detrimental to Small and Mid-Sized Communities
The “metro” designation (MSA) for mid-sized communities is in jeopardy. While this may not sound like a significant issue, the reality is that funding for cities across America is determined by this designation. Changes could have a ripple affect on the ability for small and mid-sized cities to recruit business, to receive federal funding, and to qualify for grant funding. The full ramifications of the change are unknown, but the good news is: it’s not [...]
37 Enid businesses receive federal aid through grant program
Thirty-seven small businesses in Enid have received relief aid from the city after experiencing serious economic hardships because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Recipients received up to $15,000 to assist with fixed monthly expenses such as rent, utilities, cost of perishable goods lost and deferred maintenance costs. Funding for the Small Business and Entrepreneur support grants came from federal CARES Act money received by the city of Enid, then allocated to Enid Regional Development Alliance. ERDA [...]
Koch Fertilizer to invest $150 million in Enid expansion
ENID, Okla. — Koch Fertilizer announced Wednesday it is investing approximately $150 million at its Enid nitrogen production facility. The expansion would increase urea production, enhance reliability of existing production units and improve rail infrastructure and ammonia truck loading facilities. “We are extremely pleased to see Koch Fertilizer continue to invest in their Enid facility,” said Lisa Powell, executive director of Enid Regional Development Alliance. “Koch is a strong community partner and an employer of [...]
Lenox Drive-In, Family Martial Arts each receive $10K grants from ERDA
Two growing Enid businesses have each received $10,000 in grant funding. Enid Family Martial Arts and Lenox Drive-In were announced Wednesday as recipients of the second annual MicroEnterprise Grant. Enid Regional Development Alliance (ERDA) received a total of eight applications by the end of January, according to a release. The two awards were funded by $10,000 from the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) — through the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) — and [...]
