Newsletter 02.13.2024: Economic Development News for the Ada Area

SIEGE AXE LOUNGE'S HIGH-TECH EDGE

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

FROM TRAUMA BAY TO TECH STARTUP: HOW TWO HEALTHCARE VETERANS LAUNCHED SOBER SALLY'S TO SAVE LIVES

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

BUILDING FUTURES: WORK READY ADA CELEBRATES ITS FIRST YEAR

BY: CATHLENA SPENCER Just one year ago, Work Ready Ada, a new employment readiness program, was launched in partnership with Pontotoc Technology Center (PTC). The program, funded by Oklahoma Human

AI IN EDUCATION: A CONVERSATION WITH VINAYAK MITTY

BY: SUNNIE DAWN BAKER One of the areas in technology with the most potential for entrepreneurial growth is Artificial Intelligence (AI). AI is increasingly shaping every part of our lives,

FROM PARKS TO PRODUCTIVITY: THE ECONOMIC IMPACT OF ADA'S QUALITY-OF-LIFE INVESTMENTS

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

BUILDING ADA'S FUTURE: INDUSTRY, INNOVATION, AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP

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

After the Storm: How Ada United to Help Main Street Rebuild

By: Sunnie Dawn Baker In the early hours of March 4th, a tornado flung the citizens of Ada, Oklahoma into chaos as the wind howled and the rain poured, the

Jeff Warren: A Life in Sound, Vision, and Storytelling

By: Sunnie Dawn Baker When Jeff Warren got involved in the Houston music scene as a teenager, he had no clue where his path would lead. Now, nearly thirty years

The Importance of Customer Discovery: Know Your Audience and Know Your Market

By: Sunnie Dawn Baker Entrepreneurs and small business owners must consider many factors to achieve success, with their target market being one of the most crucial. Sometimes, when people are

What Does Economic Development Do for You? The Significance of the Economic Multiplier

By: Sunnie Dawn Baker People often find the term “economic development” vague and confusing. Understanding how economic development works and benefits the community can be challenging. Though there are many