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Deadline Approaches for Cherokee Strip Business Model Competition
April 12 is the first deadline in this year's Cherokee Strip Business Model Competition. Through the support of Autry Technology Center and corporate sponsors, Cherokee Strip Business Model Competition is able to recognize top performers with cash and in-kind service...
Public Art Projects Continue To Develop In Downtown and Across Community
As Enid continues to grow, artwork downtown has taken off in recent years, with projects seemingly popping up around every corner. “Our growing collection of public art that is freely accessible and available to be enjoyed at no cost also contributes to public health...
Enid Brewing Co. Opens Brewery
Enid Brewing Co. officially opened Friday evening, bringing a brewery and craft beer bar to Enid. A large crowd turned out when the company opened its doors Friday evening at 126 N. Independence, and co-owners Justin Blasier and Brady Sidwell were excited to finally...
$250K Gift Challenges More Local Companies to Join Fight Against Hunger
Loaves and Fishes of Northwest Oklahoma is the recipient of a five-year $250,000 gift, meant to challenge other donors to commit to fighting hunger in northwest Oklahoma. Myrl and Gayle Mortenson have committed to giving Loaves and Fishes $50,000 per year for five...
Developing Lahoma Courts: Two Businesses Confirmed in Development, Plans Underway for More
As the Lahoma Courts property deals close, plans for development of the property continue to progress. So far, a Jiffy Trip and a Colton's Steak House & Grill have been confirmed for the Lahoma Courts property. The Jiffy Trip will be on the corner of Garriott and...
NextEra Energy to Construct Wind Farm in Garfield and Alfalfa Counties
NextEra Energy plans to have a new 250-megawatt wind farm operational in parts of Garfield and Alfalfa counties by the end of the year. The 250 MW Skeleton Creek wind farm, comprises of about 90 GE wind turbines, will be located in the northwest corner of Garfield...
Strate Center Offers Small Businesses a Boost When They Are First Starting Out in Enid
Individuals looking to launch a small business or those just starting out can get a boost from Autry Technology Center. “Most people know their craft but don’t know business,” said Meredith Westfahl, small business management coordinator at Autry’s Strate Center,...
Main Street Enid’s Facade Renovation Grants Result in Local Businesses Investing Millions
Its roof collapsed, its windows busted, 206 E. Randolph was seen by some as beyond saving, Main Street Enid director Kelly Tompkins said, just a little piece of town begging for a bulldozer. “That’s never my take on buildings,” Tompkins said. It wasn’t Dee Plummer’s...
Enid Tourism To Focus in 2019 on Conferences, Sporting Events and Film Opportunities
As the tourism arm for the city, Visit Enid has one main objective: Move Enid forward. In 2019, director Marcy Jarrett and communications coordinator Rob Houston are focusing on three ways to reach that objective: conferences, sporting events and film opportunities....
Ambitious Developments: Enid Chamber of Commerce has Busy Year Set to Bolster City
A main legislative priority in the state now is education, primary and secondary, and the city of Enid has a stake in both areas, said Greater Enid Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Jon Blankenship. Blankenship outlined a busy year for the chamber in 2019, saying...