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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,...
NOW HIRING: President and CEO
Job Type: Full Time Organization: Ada Jobs Foundation Location: Ada, Oklahoma The Ada Jobs Foundation is searching for a candidate for the position of President and CEO. The Ada Jobs...
Newsletter 02.13.2024: Economic Development News for the Ada Area
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From the Court to the Sky: How Basketball Taught Two Brothers Entrepreneurial Success
By: Sunnie Dawn Baker Basketball is about more than just dribbling, shooting, and passing the ball. It teaches lessons that can be applied to all aspects of life, including entrepreneurship. Tyler and Gary Raney are an excellent example of this. Tyler, a junior at...
Newsletter 02.06.2024: Economic Development News for the Ada Area
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Empowering Ada’s Workforce: A Digital Skilling Initiative for Economic Growth
By: Sunnie Dawn Baker Workforce Development is crucial to economic development in a community. Businesses cannot function properly, and the possibility for growth is severely limited, without a skilled and robust workforce. This is one reason why Daniel Castañeda, the...
Newsletter 01.30.2024: Economic Development News for the Ada Area
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Hot Rodders of Tomorrow: Hands on Innovation at Pontotoc Technology Center
By: Sunnie Dawn Baker Five high school students stand behind a work bench, their hearts beating with anticipation. They wait for the signal and then spring into action. Working together like a well-oiled machine, they disassemble a Chevy small block 350 engine down to...
Newsletter 01.23.2024: Economic Development News for the Ada Area
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