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Oklahoma Communities Receive Funding to Increase Economic Development Opportunities
The Oklahoma Department of Commerce (Commerce) recently announced that 28 communities were selected to receive funding to support the development of 28 new industrial sites to market. In November, Commerce announced plans to use a portion of a grant from the U.S....
TEST-DRIVING CAREERS EHS Works preps students, benefits local businesses
ENID, Okla. — What do you want to be when you grow up? That’s a question often asked of girls and boys when they’re young. And thanks to EHS Works, juniors and seniors at Enid High School are able to test-drive potential careers to see if that’s what they really want...
‘A PLACE TO GO AND LAND’ Autry Tech continues focus on health care, manufacturing
As Autry Technology Center nears its sixth decade in Enid, its new superintendent says the CareerTech center is keen on continuing to offer students “a buffet” of practical skills to learn. Dwight Hughes, superintendent and CEO, began his position last fall. He said...
NOC’s 3 campuses work together to provide strong curriculum, greater access
ENID, Okla. — With campuses located in Enid, Stillwater and Tonkawa, Northern Oklahoma College can offer various opportunities to a wide range of students. Jeremy Hise, NOC-Enid vice president, said there are multiple ways in which these three campuses work together...
Industrial park updates infrastructure; 65 acres available for development
ENID, Okla. — The newest road at Garfield County Industrial Park officially was opened Wednesday, March 2, creating the space for at least six new businesses. The industrial park is managed by Garfield County Industrial Authority and is located on Enterprise Drive and...
New boutique opens downtown
ENID, Okla. — Another downtown Enid boutique with clothing for young adults had its grand opening Saturday, with its owner saying she wanted to be a part of the growing area. Glen and Abby — House of Clark, located at 223 W. Randolph, is a boutique for all ages and...
EPS staff to get another ‘thank-you’ stipend, following recent statewide school trend
ENID, Okla. — Enid Public Schools staff who agree to work for the district next year will receive another round of retention stipends by next month. With the $500 one-time supplemental pay EPS board members approved Monday night, district employees would be receiving...
Enid is Developing Around the Edges – Local real estate experts say there are more buyers than homes
ENID, Okla. — In the market to buy a home in Enid? You’re not alone, and, unfortunately, you might have some stiff competition. There are more buyers than homes at the moment, local real estate officials say. At present, there are less than 100 homes in the Enid...
Helping Businesses Get Off the Ground – Autry Tech’s Strate Center preparing businesses for their best and worst days
ENID, Okla. — As restaurants and other small businesses in Enid faced unprecedented disruption with the COVID-19 pandemic, Kalea Stafford began her charcuterie to-go service to turn the world into her oyster. Within months of picking up doing charcuterie as a weekend...
Revamping and Upgrading to Improve Business – Koch wrapping up $150 million investment east of Enid
ENID, Okla. — Koch Fertilizer is nearing the completion all of its upgrades and improvements to the Enid nitrogen production facility. In March 2021, Koch Fertilizer announced a $150 million investment to the facility that would revamp existing production processes...