Catch the latest Enid news and economic development announcements, including business expansions, partnerships, and community milestones.
Public Service Company of Oklahoma Hosts Community Open House
The Public Service Company of Oklahoma (PSO) is hosting 11 community open houses, one of which is in Enid, to collect community and landowner feedback on a "Wind Catcher Energy Connection project." Community input will be sought on preliminary study segments to help determine a power line route for the Wind Catcher Energy Connection project, which the company says will bring renewable energy and jobs to the state. "Talking with people in the community about [...]
On Top of the Wind
For Kalon Moore and Jackson Rollins, it’s a sight they never tire of. Just about every day on the job, the two look out at the Oklahoma landscape in every direction for miles, several hundred feet atop a wind turbine. Wind turbines dot the western Oklahoma skyline. Here is a breakdown of how these wind giants operate. “The views are beautiful, especially when it’s a sunset,” Moore said. The two are both wind technicians for [...]
Enid’s Investing in Schools
Are you a healthcare professional looking to slow down the pace but still earn a good living? You and your family can thrive in Enid, OK.
Celebrating Autry’s 50th Anniversary a Family Affair
Autry Technology Center celebrates its 50th anniversary today with a manufacturing day and public reception. For Autry Tech EMT instructor John Ridge, this anniversary is as much a celebration of family history as it is a milestone for the school. Ridge, a 2006 graduate of Enid High School, is grandson of Autry Tech co-founder and first superintendent Jewel “J.W.” Ridge. Growing up, Ridge said he always was aware of his grandfather’s legacy in founding and leading [...]
Entrepreneurs Inspire Bootcamp Begins
Enrollment still is open for this year’s Entrepreneurs Inspire Bootcamp at Autry Technology Center, which starts Tuesday. Autry is partnering with Northwestern Oklahoma State University, Northern Oklahoma College and Enid Regional Development Alliance to offer the crash course in business startup and management. Curriculum will cover business models, operations, accounting strategies, spotting red flags, hiring employees, vendor sourcing, marketing, pricing and sales. Enrollment is $120, and scholarships are available for military and students with valid [...]
From the Executive Director
FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR... If there were an "I Love Oklahoma" Fan Club, I would be the Club President. I am sold on our state. I'm sold on the people we have here and the potential we have for the future. But there is one thing we need to do if we are going to continue to grow and meet our potential. There is one thing that is holding us back. One focus that [...]
