After more than five years of planning and fundraising, 4RKids broke ground Friday on a new $2.2 million facility to expand its services to those in need. 4RKids provides employment opportunities to adults with developmental disabilities, support and outreach to their families, and supports local enrichment opportunities for the developmentally disabled, including Miracle League and Special Olympics. The planned building, designed by Easley Associates Architects of Enid at more than 10,000 square feet, will increase [...]

Autry Technology Center’s annual Cherokee Strip Business Model Competition now is taking applications. The deadline to apply is April 24. Up to $30,000 will be awarded to the top four teams. “The Business Model Competition is a tremendous opportunity for local businesses and entrepreneurs to present their concept to experienced judges,” said Meredith Westfahl, Autry Tech small business management coordinator. “Competitors gain incredible feedback and access to seed capital. It is also a great way [...]

The application window is open for a four-week course at Autry Technology Center, teaching the fundamentals of airplane repair and guaranteeing employment upon course completion, according to a press release from Autry Tech. The seven-week class, airframe structures technology, is offered by Autry Tech in partnership with Enid-based Aircraft Structures International Corp. (ASIC), which specializes in repairing Cessna airplanes. By the end of the course, students will have the skills needed to perform basic repairs [...]

Settlers Brewing Co. will have its grand opening from 4 to 10 p.m. Friday, Feb. 7, 2020, the brewery announced Monday. "It’s finally here!! This Friday, February 7th, please join us from 4pm-10pm as we celebrate our opening day," the post reads. "Thank you all for being so patient but we believe it will be well worth the wait!" The brewery, 202 E. Randolph, will feature a bar, table area and an upstairs private room. [...]

Like people, the best towns have personality. Doubling down on Enid's identity, investing in its charms, may be the best ways to bring new people and businesses to town, guest experts said at Enid Regional Development Alliance's quarterly luncheon Tuesday. A paycheck alone isn't what entices new talent to pack up, move and put down roots elsewhere, at least not like it used to, so communities need more to offer than employment. "Today, instead of [...]

Public Art Commission of Enid is continuing to discuss a citywide project to adorn Enid with 5-foot by 12-foot paper airplanes, made from fiberglass. Oklahoma City has bison, Tulsa has penguins, Stillwater has butterflies, but paper airplanes capture the spirit of what Enid is, and wants to be, like nothing else the commission could think of. A makeshift toy and childhood staple, the paper airplane is playful by design, and the sized-up fiberglass models will [...]