Catch the latest Enid news and economic development announcements, including business expansions, partnerships, and community milestones.
OKC Thunder Commissions Enid Artist for Painting in Chesapeake Arena
The Oklahoma City Thunder recently commissioned a local artist to create a painting for Chesapeake Energy Arena. Catherine Freshley, Enid resident and owner of Catherine Freshley Art, was commissioned by the Thunder to paint a work depicting a sunset, which now hangs in a hallway in the arena. Freshley, originally from Portland, Ore., said the commission from the Thunder is her largest work to date, in a budding art business that started as a hobby. "Art [...]
Enid is an Excellent Place to Work as a Medical Professional
In Enid, we are a close community where patients can visit the doctor and are likely to know the nurse that takes their vitals and the doctor who provides treatment. This creates an opportunity for patient care where our medical professionals truly know what is happening with their patients and having that relationship can help when making a diagnosis and providing patient care. With 2 nationally recognized hospitals, cardiac care, mental health care, diagnostic centers, [...]
PSO Announces Wind Catcher Power Line Route
Public Service Company of Oklahoma announced Wednesday the power line route for its Wind Catcher Energy Connection project. Wind Catcher Energy Connection, a joint effort between PSO and Southwestern Electric Power Co., is a $4.5 billion project that involves building a wind farm in Oklahoma, a 350-mile power line and two substations. The wind farm, to be built on 300,000 acres in Cimarron and Texas counties in the Panhandle, will include about 800 2.5 MW [...]
Agri-Business Entrepreneurs are Welcome in Enid
Enid, Oklahoma is a place where entrepreneurs come to thrive. Our town was founded by those who came out West in search of a better life, one they were willing to create. That’s the foundation of entrepreneurship - a willingness to get creative, work hard, and to have the grit necessary to turn an idea into a thriving business. With so many entrepreneurs in Enid, this is an excellent place to launch an agri-business. The [...]
Aviation Brings over $1 Billion to Enid’s Economy
There is a rich history of aviation in Enid. Clyde Cessna even got his start in aviation here. That history has continued to lead to innovation, entrepreneurism, and economic growth. Vance Air Force Base and Enid Woodring Regional Airport are both major economic drivers for Enid County, generating around $1 billion in economic activity annually. You can read more about the total economic impact here. Anyone who has or is looking to start a business [...]
Koch Expanding in Enid Using New Green Technology
Koch Fertilizer Enid LLC has just completed a $1.3 billion expansion. They recently won the “Water for 2060 Excellence Award” for Installation of new technology will allow Koch to use treated wastewater instead of drinking water for the vast majority of its water needs. In doing so, Koch will decrease their total potable water demand to 1 million gallons per day, down from 6 million gallons per day. This will allow the plant to have [...]
