February 11, 2022

Forward Together: Ponca City Development Authority

COLLABORATE OR DIE….. takes on a different meaning in Ponca City. Yes, our companies collaborate and die can refer to tools which functionally change the shape of metal. It's what we do here in Ponca City. Functional Change. This week, PCDA Board of Trustees were held spellbound by more tales from local industry about working together on projects and keeping contracts here in Ponca City instead of having to ship product out of town or state for testing and tolerances. Staff also shared information on upcoming programs (see below) and videos on equipment investments by a new-to-Ponca-City company. Click here to see some heavy machinery in action. PODCAST: FINDING YOUR VOICE PCDA staff talked to a full house of Ponca City Chamber members this week about starting a Podcast. Maybe some collaboration will happen between participants. There were some interesting topics bandied about (bourbon, wine, spirits) and some great ideas were exchanged. Did you miss it? Here is the Powerpoint from Kat with links to all the things. CONGRATULATIONS! PCDA loves when our local leaders get an "Atta boy", "Well Done" or "Good Job". We especially love it when a local leader is a local business owner, Senator and all around great guy. Congratulations to Senator Coleman on receiving a distinguished service award from the Oklahoma State Regents for higher education. You sir, are a rock star! ITS A NUMBERS GAME This week was the February PCDA Board of Trustee meeting, held every second Thursday at City Central. Joe Public is welcome and since it starts at 7:30 am, there is always coffee on. This week, Laurence Beliel did a great show and tell with a new product made right here in Ponca City with rotational molding technology. If you missed the video, here it is again. David gave an overview of business recruitment and how it has drastically changed in the last two years (pandemic) and how it has been evolving since PCDA was created in 2003. Find out more about that presentation here. FINDING THE NEW NEW OPPORTUNITIES Please consider attending this career fair event by filling out this form. The event will take place at Ponca City High School in the West Gym on Wednesday March 9th from 10:30 am until 12:30 pm. All regional employers who would like more community and next workforce exposure are encouraged to sign up. To attend you will need information about your upcoming in-demand careers, some sort of hands-on project or display that will help peak interest on your up and coming openings. A bonus would be an intern job description and applications available for students to fill out for Fall of 2022 internships. UPCOMING EVENTS FREE COVID TESTS AVAILABLE TO ORDER FOR HOUSEHOLDS go to www.covidtests.gov and order for your home address. Now // 1st Fox Art Show Merchandise is available // Online Visit www.poncacitymarketplace.com to get your foxy totes, coffee mugs, tea towels and more. Click here to check out all the thank yous and whose art is on what.  Thursday, Feb 24 // Intro to Lean Manufacturing // Pioneer Technology Center Streamline your processes; curb your costs. Sign up for this half day course at Pioneer Tech Wednesday, Feb 23 // Use YOUTUBE to Grow Your Business // Online Sponsored by OSBDC 2 to 3 pm. Sign up here. Friday, March 11 // Spring PC Business Plan Pitch-off // Deadline March 1 Get those plans ready and submitted to participate in over $5000 in business incentives for your Ponca City start-up or next step. Call Kat for more details. 580.765.7070 klong@goponca.com Rental Property - Available Listings Visit our website ‌ ‌ ‌