Building a better ada
We provide the education, network, and support to create the environment for Ada’s economy to grow.
How We Support Ada
Rural Innovation
We help Entrepreneurs & Tech grow, invest, and build.
Business Growth
We create ecosystems for local business growth and workforce development.
Community Development
We’re improving Ada through community and economic development.
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Newsletter 09.26.2022: Economic Development News for the Ada Area
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Newsletter 09.18.2022: Economic Development News for the Ada Area
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Visioning and Re-Visioning: Incubating Ideas for Tech Entrepreneurship
By: Sunnie Dawn Baker The future is digital. One of the most significant ways to grow an economy and create jobs and wealth is to be a part of this digital revolution and encourage the creation of scalable tech startups. However, there is a bias against rural America....
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“The Ada Jobs Foundation does so much good for the Ada Area, Southwest Oklahoma, and the State! Glad to have them looking out for employers, citizens, and jobs!”
– Jessika L.
Meet the Team
James Eldridge
PRESIDENT & CEO
- Entrepreneurship
- Digital Economy
- Rural Innovation
- Advocacy
- Attraction
- Grants
Daniel Castaneda
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST
- Workforce Development
- Local Business Development
Amy Childers Elliott
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST
- Community Development
- Housing
- Neighborhoods
Peggy Saunkeah
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
- Administrative Questions
- Finance