Economic Development

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...

BY: SUNNIE DAWN BAKER Every month, Grow Ada hosts local Tech Meetups to help build and encourage our tech community. In some cases, there are speakers who give presentations on...

BY: SUNNIE DAWN BAKER As the local economic development organization, Grow Ada, formerly known as the Ada Jobs Foundation, is well positioned to facilitate in our community’s continued success. While...