August 19, 2022

Forward Together: Ponca City Development Authority

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT......was happening all over Ponca City this week. Starting last Friday with an epic groundbreaking ceremony at the Duke building all the way through 10 year celebrations for businesses, new teacher meet and greets as well as some requests for information on the phone, email and bat signal. Well, maybe not that last one, but staff felt pretty loved this week with the requests for economic info. However, the big story this week is the GoPonca.com website with updated menu options and information able to be linked to all our friends websites. Keep reading to find out more and have "Another great day in Ponca City" to quote our Mayor. A BIG THANK YOU.....to everyone who took time to attend the ground breaking ceremony a Duke. Staff is happy to report the event went like clockwork, with much applause and huge grins from participants. A special thanks for the Ponca City News for making the event front page above the fold and to Meeks LLC for filming Duke's special day. Check out the groundbreaking video here or take a virtual tour ofDuke here. GoPonca.com…has been revamped every three years like all the marketing and social media consultants advise. This is but a mere refresh so that folks like you can find information easily on the website. Did you know there is a Cost of Living calculator? Or perhaps you didn't know about the Ponca Works Job listings? Maybe you were in the dark about small business programs to help you launch and grow your business? Here are links for all that stuff and so much more. Just click on any of these that strike your fancy and let PCDA help you find information. Can't find something? Just give us a call at 580.765.7070. Phones are a little old fashioned, but hey, staff is here to help. PCDA would like to give a shout out to our partners at Pioneer Technology Center. This is the start of a great year for them and all of us: new buildings; new programs and some great workshops from our Business Services crew. Classes got rolling this week and staff knows we are going to have some great stories to tell very soon. For now, check out the QuickBooks and Marketing programs coming up next month. ‌ ‌ ‌ STUFF THE BUS.... is tomorrow at Walmart from 9 to 1 pm. The goal is to "Stuff the bus" completely full with extra school supplies for our wonderful Ponca City teachers. If you are shopping, pick up a few items to donate. If you just want to donate funds, money is always welcome. This is community support at its finest. See you at Walmart. UPCOMING EVENTS Saturdays // Farmers Market at Pioneer Woman // 8 to 11 am Every Saturday during the summer (and some of the Fall) make time to get your produce, baked goods, meat and other local food at the Pioneer Woman circle. Friday, August 19 // Party at the Palace // Marland Mansion Make sure to get your tickets for the best little party on the prairie. Dance, dine, hang out with your favorite 300 people at the Marland Mansion. Call 765-4400 to get your tickets. Saturday, August 20 // Stuff the Bus // Ponca City Walmart 9-1 pm Head over to Walmart and donate school supplies or make a cash donation to assist with school supplies. Students and teachers benefit greatly from this program. Friday, Sept 2 // DXDT // Central Fare 6 to 9 pm Check out Down by Downtown at Central Fare: music, food trucks and pop-up shops. Great time to come out and enjoy the summer fun! Monday, Sept 5 // Labor Day // Observed PCDA Offices closed. Thursday, Sept 8 // PCDA Board of Trustee Meeting // 7:30 am City Central Tuesday, Sept 13 // Business on the Balcony // 7 to 8:30 am On the PCDA Balcony - City Central Grab some grub and do some networking. Rental Property - Available Listings Visit our website ‌ ‌ ‌