CENTURY PRODUCTS BECOMES THE OFFICIAL STOCK TANK OF PRORODEO

Century Products is thrilled to announce our new partnership with the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA), making Century the Official Stock Tank of ProRodeo and the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo.

"We're honored to partner with PRCA......

PCDA Board Trustee Erica Fetters and PCDA Executive Director Lori Henderson present Poncan Theatre Board Chair Luke Garrison with incentive funds.

“....The funds allocated through PCDA ensure any money made by the Poncan Theatre on future movie showings has an instant return on investment. This will allow the Poncan to focus on future production and sustainment cost of our nearly 100-year-old Historic theatre,” says Luke Garrison, Poncan Theatre Board President. “The new (Icon Cinemas) theater will help keep entertainment dollars within our community, changing the perception that residents must leave Ponca City for quality entertainment."

A new study shows the direct and indirect economic impact of Oklahoma CareerTech’s technology centers, Skills Centers and Adult Education and Family Literacy providers generated nearly $1 billion for the state in 2023. This impact reflects stronger businesses, higher-paying jobs and a more resilient workforce.

The PCDA offices were jam-packed this week to applaud Paws on the Pavement. Ponca City Chamber of Commerce held PotP's official ribbon cutting. Paws on the Pavement is the 2023 PCDA Business Plan Pitch-off competition champion. After the ribbon was cut and the first chamber buck presented, owner Justin Mathews thanked everyone for attending, thanked his crew (pictured with him) and thanked his family, especially Mom! Many in the room were clients of this pet sitting, dog walking, pet taxi, anything to assist with your furbabies.........

This week, Ponca City lost 80 childcare spots in our community. Much like anything else, possibly all 80 spots were not filled. Staff is sure that most of them were utilized by workforce living and working in Ponca City. If you don't use childcare, you may not know parents finding a safe, available and affordable childcare provider when needed is no longer guaranteed.

One way to assist with lack of childcare homes and centers, is to offer training. PCDA has partnered with Pioneer Technology Center to offer FREE CPR and First Aid training on Monday, October 14th (Ponca City Schools are out for Fall Break). Local resources to assist those wanting to become a licensed childcare will be available. If you are a babysitter or new grandma wanting to get certified or take a refresher course, these classes are for you. Scan the QR codes or click on this link to sign up. 10 spots remain for the CPR class and First Aid has many openings. Grab a friend and get some training.

WORKlahoma Job Fair is set for Thursday, November 7^th and will be held in the Pioneer Technology Center’s conference center. Join us from 10am and 2pm to meet top employers in the Kay County area seeking to fill positions.  This is a twice-yearly job fair hosted by Work Ready, Ponca City. Come dressed to impress and take advantage of professional headshots as Kayla Blaes Photography will be set up at no cost to you. At 11:30 there will be a “Remote Work Info Session” to learn more about local and remote work opportunities. 

Having festivals and celebrations that bring people together strengthen the community. This past week, we had a whole lot of strength training happening. Art Festival, Standing Bear Powwow and the Hispanic Heritage Festival gave everyone in Ponca City a chance to hang out with their favorite people. Thank you to the event coordinators, the volunteers, the vendors and especially to all those that attended. The Hispanic Heritage Festival featured Oklahoma Guitarist Extraordinaire Edgar Cruz (pictured on stage).