Catch the latest Enid news and economic development announcements, including business expansions, partnerships, and community milestones.
From the Executive Director
August 2018 ERDA Newsletter Everything seems to be more automated these days. You can click a button and purchase almost everything you need from Amazon. You can check a website and get almost all of your news from anywhere around the world and from almost any source. You can pick up the phone and facetime a friend or a grandchild without even leaving your home. But there are some things that still require you getting [...]
Vance Air Force Base Commander Increasing Pilot Production
Col. Corey Simmons, commander of the 71st Flying Training Wing at Vance Air Force Base, spoke to the Enid Rotary Club Monday to introduce himself, and to update club members on projects at the base and progress toward increasing pilot production. Simmons assumed command at Vance on July 16, relieving retiring commander Col. Darrell Judy. Having received his wings and served several tours at Columbus Air Force Base, one of the Air Force’s other two [...]
Keeping a Fertilizer Plant ‘Healthy’ in Enid
EFT Analytics, a software and energy management solutions provider, is deploying a real-time monitor that is producing exceptional outcomes at a Koch Fertilizer plant in Enid, Oklahoma. Over the course of 10 weeks, EFT collaborated with plant engineers from Koch to understand previous undesirable plant behaviors, so they could identify precursors to potential unplanned events and increase plant efficiencies. “EFT’s analytics platform and services, paired with our extensive knowledge in the fertilizer industry, are delivering [...]
Grow Your Business in Enid’s Business Incubator
Getting a startup out of the garage and into a commercial space can be challenging. This is a big jump for businesses to make and depending on the cost of space. The Strate Center for Business Development is designed to help startups and small companies make the transition. Space is to be used by viable businesses to start, grow, or expand. All areas are designed to be flexible for use as office, lab or manufacturing [...]
P&K Equipment to Expand in Oklahoma
P&K Equipment announced plans to expand. The announcement comes after P&K acquired Grissoms, LLC, a neighboring John Deere dealer with locations in Prague, Shawnee, McAlester, Muskogee and Ada. These five locations are set to join the company’s 13 current ones — 11 in Oklahoma and two in Arkansas. P&K’s new additions will “further solidify P&K Equipment’s position as the largest John Deere dealer in Oklahoma,” according to a release. “The Grissom Family has a long [...]
Ensuring Enid has Water Businesses Need
To ensure that Enid has the water supply businesses need, a new pipeline is being built to draw water from a nearby lake. Though the current water supply is sufficient, Enid is looking ahead and planning for growth. City Manager, Jerald Gilbert, said, “The Kaw Lake pipeline project should supply the water needs of Enid for the next 50 years and beyond. The pipeline project is expected to be completed within the next five to [...]
