ENID, Okla. — Chance Cecil said receiving a Small Business Renovation Grant from Enid Regional Development Alliance has been a big boon for his newly opened business. “Its been a great deal,” Cecil said at his business, Powder Coating Services, 601 N. 2nd, on Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026. “For every small business owner, it’s tight, especially in the beginning, and it saved us from having to invest more money in the company just by getting this [...]

ENID, Okla. — Enid’s largest employers cover a range of areas, providing a solid base for the community. They are foundational to our local economy, said Marcie Mack, executive director of Enid Regional Development Alliance. “A diverse economy ensures long-term stability and gives our community the ability to adapt through unpredictable and changing economic conditions. We have strong industries represented in defense, health care, manufacturing, education, agriculture and transportation.” ❝Our major employers do more than [...]

ENID, Okla. — Work. Grow. Live. That is the motto for Enid Regional Development Alliance. In short, ERDA’s main purpose is to be a conduit for economic development in Enid, according to Marcie Mack, executive director. The not-for-profit organization works to assure the economic prosperity of Enid and the surrounding area. ERDA supports local businesses already in Enid and encourages new businesses to come to Enid, Mack said, while simultaneously supporting the talent pipeline and [...]

ENID, Okla. — More than a dozen schools and industry leaders gathered at Enid Woodring Regional Airport for Student Aero Day, Thursday, April 24, 2025. The event is an immersive educational experience designed to connect high school students with aviation and aerospace career opportunities. The event was hosted by Enid Regional Development Alliance in partnership with the Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics. The event welcomed participation from 275 students and instructors from 16 high schools [...]

ENID, Okla. — Leonardo’s Children’s Museum is using a grant from Enid Regional Development Alliance to provide more STEM educational programs. The money came from the Impact Partnership Grant through ERDA. “These funds give us the ability to help a local group who is making a significant impact on the lives of children,” said Marcie Mack, ERDA executive director. She said the grant will strengthen Leonardo’s ongoing efforts to create adventures for young participants with a [...]

ENID, Okla. — Old School Bagel Cafe, 5202 W. Garriott, will open during the week of May 8-12, with the exact day to open likely falling during the latter part of the week. Open interviews for potential employees have taken place this week, with training of those employees taking place this week and next week. After this week, the application process will be online, Angus Smith, director of training and new store opening manager for Old [...]