News from the Ada Jobs Foundation
Newsletter 04.19.2024: Economic Development News for the Ada Area
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Investing in Healthcare: How Pontotoc Technology Center’s Expansion Will Shape Future Workforce
By: Sunnie Dawn Baker Pontotoc Technology Center (PTC) provides tremendous benefits to the community and developing workforce. Now, though, Congressman Tom Cole and the leadership of PTC Superintendent, Travis Graham, are enabling this facility to grow by expanding...
Newsletter 04.10.2024: Economic Development News for the Ada Area
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Innovative Heights: How Drones Are Revolutionizing Electrical Service at PEC
By: Sunnie Dawn Baker While drones can be used for both recreational and business applications, People’s Electric Cooperative (PEC), headquartered in Ada, Oklahoma, is taking drone technology to a new level, harnessing the constantly evolving power of drones for both...
Newsletter 04.02.2024: Economic Development News for the Ada Area
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Business Improvement Grant: BIG Ideas to Help Small Communities
By: Sunnie Dawn Baker There are many tools that work together to help make Ada a place where people want to live, work, and thrive, but they all work in concert to fulfill Ada Jobs Foundation’s vision—to promote a vibrant community and a prosperous local economy. One...
Newsletter 03.19.2024: Economic Development News for the Ada Area
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From STEM Student to Tech Entrepreneur: The Journey of Andon Russell
By: Sunnie Dawn Baker When Andon Russell joined the Chickasaw Nation STEM Academy at age eight, he had no way of knowing where this journey would lead him. Now, at 18, Russell is a tech entrepreneur with his own company and a big vision for the future. None of this...
Newsletter 03.12.2024: Economic Development News for the Ada Area
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Snapshot of the Conduit Initiative: A Multi-Pronged Approach to Entrepreneurship
By: Sunnie Dawn Baker There is no single way to build a tech entrepreneurship ecosystem. There is not a simple set of instructions or a single map or pathway to follow. To make these goals a reality, many pieces must work together in service of the larger goal of...
Newsletter 03.05.2024: Economic Development News for the Ada Area
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From Policy to Innovation: The Role of Water Clusters in Economic Growth
By: Sunnie Dawn Baker Water is not only essential for sustaining current needs but also crucial for driving economic growth. In towns like Ada, the potential for economic development linked to water is immense. By fostering partnerships among local institutions and...
Newsletter 02.27.2024: Economic Development News for the Ada Area
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More Than Just Oil Changes: The Human Touch of Garage on the Go
By: Sunnie Dawn Baker Sometimes an opportunity presents itself when you least expect it. And sometimes, if you are like Parker Deliz, you seize opportunities wherever you find them. For Deliz, it started simple. He needed an oil change but didn’t want to pay anyone....
Behind the Scenes: The Crucial Role of Business Retention and Expansion in Economic Development
By: Sunnie Dawn Baker Business Retention and Expansion (BR&E) is at the heart of economic development. Economic development organizations like the Ada Jobs Foundation (AJF) connect with their local businesses and industries to discern their needs and challenges,...