February 14

February 14, 2025 - Economic Update   "Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life. -Confucius   CITY CENTRAL SPOTLIGHT Kaw Nation - Kanza Human Development The Kaw Nation has their Kanza Human Development Division in the City Central Building. KHDD's mission is to nurture growth from cradle to college and beyond for their tribal members and extended community. This office assists with tutors, employment and training, summer camps, college readiness and education resources such as school supplies to support their members and beyond. Kanza participates in Ponca Works Job Fairs and other Kaw Tribal services have events in the building. Make sure to check out their website for all the details. Find out more   New Mayor Elect of Ponca City Congratulations to our new Mayor Elect Kelsey Wagner. And good job Ponca City for getting out there and voting. With almost 2000 votes for Mayoral Candidates Kelsey Wagner and Diane Anderson, Ponca City showed how much they care about community leadership. Make sure to check out Mayor Elect Wagner's Thank you video by clicking below. Mayor Nicholson will preside over his last meeting on Monday, February 24 and swear-in our new Mayor. Come out to his Celebration Reception at 4 pm that day and stay for the meeting to watch him bang the gavel one last time. Thank you to all      SANTA FE DEPOT RESTORATION One of the legacies of Mayor Nicholson will be the Santa Fe Depot Restoration Project here in Ponca City. Mayor Nicholson has been at every meeting, championed the passenger rail coming back to Ponca City and been loud and proud about bringing the depot back to life and service. Make sure to attend the Ground Breaking Ceremony for the Depot Restoration on Monday, Feb 17 at 1:00 pm. Kudos to the City of Ponca City and especially the Grant Department gurus Rhonda Skrapke & Kacey Flanery. History of the Depot Project       Funding Capital Projects Oklahoma Innovation Expansion Program (OIEP) representative Jeremy Stoner will present information at the PCDA hosted meeting at Pioneer Technology Center on Thursday, February 27th. Be in the Conference Room at 11:30 to grab some lunch and get a funding tutorial on the OIEP opportunities for your company. Lunch is on PCDA. The project is up to you. Check out this information sheet and RSVP for the luncheon presentation to Kat by Wednesday, February 26th at 580.765.7070 or [email protected]. Watch Video       CENTURY PRODUCTS EXPANDING PCDA would like to congratulate Century Products for receiving the 2024 Industry of the Year Award last week at the Ponca City Chamber Banquet. This company is growing by leaps and bounds and staff could not be more proud. Staff is also excited to announce an incentive agreement with Century Products, LLC. This collaboration will support Century Products' $2.5 million expansion project, which includes the acquisition of new equipment.......  Continue reading here Upcoming Events Sunny Creek Farm Hub Store Open 5 Days a Week Monday thru Friday City Central //10 to 6 pm Feb 13 -16 // Free Spay & Neuter Clinic//Garaga Bldg #3 2104 N. Ash St. 7:30 am to 10 am intake Volunteers needed. Please see flyer below. Monday, Feb. 17// Ponca City Depot Restoration Ground Breaking 1:00 pm Ponca City Santa Fe Depot 118 W. Grand Avenue Saturday, Feb 22 // Fan Night @ The RecPlex Skate, Swim, Climb, Jump Find out more here Monday, Feb 24 // Reception for Mayor Nicholson // 4 pm City Commission Chamber Friday, March 7 // School Board Ponca Politics // Noon City Commission Chamber City Hall (see flyer below) March 4 thru April 17 // AARP Tax Preparation @The Ponca City Library. 9 am to 2:30 pm Tuesdays, Wednesday and Thursdays Tuesday, March 25 // Ponca City Main Street Awards Get your tickets at the Main Street office in City Central, Suite #201G

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