Economic Development

The application for OIEP is entirely online and will open at 8 a.m. on Monday, March 30, 2026, closing strictly at 5 p.m. on Friday, April 10, 2026.

STRATEGIC INVESTMENT & A CLEAR PATH FORWARD On February 19th, community members gathered for the City of Ada’s State of the City address, where leadership outlined more than $100 million...

BY: CATHLENA SPENCER When you think of axe throwing, you might picture wooden targets and painted bullseyes. Siege Axe Lounge, the 2nd Place winner in the Revenue-Generating category of Grow...

BY: CATHLENA SPENCER For many small business owners, the hardest part of the job isn’t serving customers- it’s the invisible battle with inventory. Knowing what to reorder, how much, and...

BY: CATHLENA SPENCER In the world of entrepreneurship, necessity is the mother of invention. For Erin Ogee and Crystal Glass, the necessity was stopping drunk driving, a mission forged from...

WATERSlumber, a desolate mind, trapped with thoughts of what is and what could have been. Awakened, but not by the beauty. A lust for power has gripped the heart of...

BY: CATHLENA SPENCER Have you ever wondered how a good idea becomes a great business? This fall, Grow Ada is rolling out a series of events designed to be your...

BY: SUNNIE DAWN BAKER Enhancing quality of life is one of the most crucial aspects of developing a local economy. In the 21st century, many people can live and work...

BY: SUNNIE DAWN BAKER Andon Russell is always looking for his next entrepreneurial opportunity. He founded his own business, Russ-Tech Industries, before his freshman year of college and, despite being...

DANIEL CASTANEDA Daniel Castaneda came to Grow Ada, formerly known as the Ada Jobs Foundation, four years ago. He holds a master’s degree in Regional and City Planning from the...