Catch the latest Enid news and economic development announcements, including business expansions, partnerships, and community milestones.
Koch Fertilizer Wins Award for Water Reclamation
Koch Fertilizer Enid LLC has received the first Oklahoma Water Resources Board Water for 2060 Excellence Award for its approach to reclaim water at the newly expanded plant. The award was presented this morning at the annual Oklahoma Governor's Water Conference. OWRB's Water for 2060 initiative is the first in the nation to establish a statewide goal of consuming no more fresh water in 2060 than what was consumed in 2010. With the expansion of [...]
If You Love Art, Move to Enid
You don’t have to live in a major city or on the coast to be in a community who values art. In Enid, we have a fiercely creative side and have invested in bringing more art to our community.
Economist: Oklahoma Soon may be 3rd in Oil Production
Oklahoma soon will be third in the nation among oil-producing states, an economist predicted during Enid Regional Development Alliance's quarterly luncheon Thursday. Mark Snead, president and economist at RegionTrack, spoke about the economic role of oil and gas in Oklahoma currently and in the future. "We are looking for record production level, in terms of crude oil ... sometime in the next six months," he said. "All-time production highs in Oklahoma. We aren't really looking [...]
Observatory at Enid High Receives Funds and a Face Lift
A fresh coat of paint isn't the only new thing for the observatory at Enid High. The observatory, officially called the Dr. Nancy Currie-Gregg Observatory, is getting a full-on facelift, thanks to a drive for funding that exceeded its goal. "The campaign goal was $50,000, which we have reached and exceeded," said Tim Gregg, an Enid High graduate and husband of former astronaut Dr. Nancy Currie-Gregg, the namesake for the observatory. Several Sundays ago, primer [...]
Clean Energy is Growing in Enid
Oklahoma is now 3rd in the nation for installed wind energy capacity and is also in the top 4 for states with the most sunshine and open spaces to locate solar farms.
Wind Energy has Positive Impact
Oklahoma wind is infinite and affordable, and we should be proud of the fact that we have quickly become a national leader in embracing and monetizing this tremendous natural resource. The wind energy industry was attracted to our state about 15 years ago, and since then, has invested more than $12 billion turning our wind into electricity, and, more importantly, wealth. Unfortunately, some members of the anti-renewable lobby have teamed up with some of our [...]
