Catch the latest Enid news and economic development announcements, including business expansions, partnerships, and community milestones.
History of Energy Success
Beginning with the discovery on the Garber-Covington oil fields in the early 1900’s to the wind and solar farms of today, the energy sector has a home in Enid, OK. Today, the opportunities for the energy sector expand beyond the production of energy to supplying the industry with the components, technicians, assembly and servicing needs of the regional locations. As the largest population center in NW Oklahoma with excellent rail and highway access, Enid is [...]
Energy Jobs Coming to Garfield County
The energy sector is alive and well in Enid and Garfield County. We are experiencing an energy boom with more investments being made on a consistent basis. In fact, between the Clean Line Energy Plains & Eastern Clean Line Project and the Wind Catcher Energy Connection with PSO, there will be over 5 MW of transmission lines running through Garfield County moving wind energy from west to east.
Aviation has nearly $1 billion impact on Enid
According to the Oklahoma Aviation and Aerospace Economic Impact Study, released Monday by Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission, aviation contributes nearly $1 billion dollars annually to the economy of Enid and Garfield County. A press conference to discuss highlights of the report was held Thursday morning in the joint use hangar at Enid Woodring Regional Airport. The report revealed Woodring pumps $29.2 million into the local economy every year, while the annual economic impact of Vance Air [...]
Aviation Businesses Thrive in Enid, OK
Enid is proud to be the home of Vance Air Force base which trains 1/3 of the pilots needed to defend our country on an annual basis. Thousands of residents go to work every day to support these airmen and the planes they fly. Because of our focus on aviation, the community has extended the municipal runway to 8,000 feet and offers and adjacent industrial park with 70 acres ready for development. This type of [...]
Veteran’s Gift to Fund New Woodring Terminal
Thanks to the generosity of a World War II veteran and prisoner of war, plus a little luck, construction is expected to begin next year on a new terminal for Enid Woodring Regional Airport. World War II veteran M.L. Becker, who grew up in Meno and Enid, was a pilot who for years operated an aircraft maintenance business at Woodring, said Dan Ohnesorge, airport director. Becker passed away in April at the age of 94, [...]
Maker Trail Coming to Enid First Fridays
"Main Street Enid is taking the maker concept and creating a Maker Trail with opportunities to explore, create and discover at various marker stations around downtown Enid during First Friday this October. The stations include art, circuits, music, physics, robotics and straw domes," a Main Street Enid press release said. The Maker Trail, open for all ages, will be free to the public during its time at First Friday. Main Street Enid Director Kelly Tompkins [...]
