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Oklahoma Aero Education Charts Course to New Heights; Among the Country’s Leaders in Growing the Industry’s Workforce: Over $450,000 awarded to 56 programs across Oklahoma
A century ago, Bessie Coleman, a Langston University student who was of African American and Native American descent, graduated from the Federation Aeronautique Internationale becoming the first African American woman to achieve a pilot’s license. Bessie was billed as...
A cool place to be: Froz’n Shakes Mini Golf opens in Enid
ENID, Okla. — During what has been a long stretch of extreme heat, a new business opened this weekend that provides a place for family fun in a cool atmosphere. Froz’n Shakes Mini Golf, 430 E. Maine, held its grand opening Saturday. Consisting of 18 holes of putt putt...
First Recipients of the Work in Enid Award Selected
In April, the Cherokee Strip Community Foundation (CSCF) announced the Work in Enid Award to attract talent to Enid to fill the more than 400 available jobs. With an unemployment rate of 2.7%, Enid has more job openings than job seekers. The Work in Enid Award is...
Big Lots nearing return to Enid
ENID, Okla. — Enid is set to welcome Big Lots back to town in the near future, although the exact timeline for the store’s opening is not yet known. Big Lots will move into the area next to Harbor Freight and Tractor Supply, 4010 W. Garriott. TLM Realty, based in New...
ERDA offers funding to aid local business growth
Funds are available to help businesses in the area grow provided by Enid Regional Development Alliance. Last year, ERDA aided 14 businesses through four programs, according to a press release. This year, the grant process will provide competitive and reimbursement...
ERDA receives grant for aerospace careers
ENID, Okla. — Enid Regional Development Alliance is one of five state organizations to receive an Impact Partnership Grant for investment in workforce growth. The Governor’s Council for Workforce and Economic Development and the Oklahoma Office of Workforce...
Breaking ground – Chisholm Trail Meats brings meat processing facility to Enid
Enid will see an expansion of its agricultural capacity with the announcement of Chisholm Trail Meats, a meat processing facility that will be located in Garfield County Industrial Park. A groundbreaking ceremony was held Wednesday , Aug. 3, 2022, at 1820 N. 54th, the...
Enid to receive state grant to stimulate workforce development in critical industries
Five recipients of “Impact Partnership” grants announced Thursday will use funds to strengthen the state’s workforce to meet critical industry needs, the Oklahoma Office of Workforce Development and Governor’s Council for Workforce and Economic Development said. Among...
City breaks ground on Leona Mitchell Blvd waterline project
The replacement of a decades-old waterline going through one of Enid’s oldest neighborhoods officially has begun. Residents of Southern Heights, city officials, representatives of state officials and others gathered at Grayson Baptist Church on Thursday morning for...
New school to open next month in Enid Montessori building
The lights are set to come back on next month at the Montessori school at the corner of Jefferson and Maple. Longtime Enid educators Jeff and Darla Brooks have spent the last few months putting the finishing touches on their latest and biggest schooling venture —...