July 30, 2021

Forward Together: Ponca City Development Authority

AND THEY SAID IT WOULD NEVER LAST…next Tuesday, August 3rd from 5-7 pm, Evans and Associates will hold a 61st anniversary celebration at their home office at 3320 North 14th, just south of Lowes. They were going to celebrate their 60th anniversary last year but it was, after all, 2020 and many plans had to change. You may know Evans and Associates as the company with an office and a concrete batch plant that you see when you drive up 5th or on Knight. What you may not know, however, is that the company has 12 different location, all of which genuflect toward their headquarters here in Ponca City.  The company employs a lot of people locally and statewide and they have been very strong supporters of the community and civic groups. If you can stop by and thank them for all they do for Ponca City, the doors will be open at 5 pm next Tuesday at their office south of Lowes. Ponca City has many great companies like Evans and Associates and this is a wonderful opportunity not just to congratulate them for 61 years, but also to celebrate the many industries that drive Ponca City.  No rsvp is required! Truckload after truckload after truckload of machinery, raw materials, and finished goods, are being delivered to Century Livestock Product’s new manufacturing facility located at 2401 Doyle Kearns Boulevard in Ponca City. The Ponca City Devlopment Authority has been working with Century for nearly two years on their move to Ponca City. Welcome to your new home Century Livestock Products!  (Not pictured- more trucks!) PCDA Trustees and Staff took time to tour The Garaga-MidAmerica Door facility this week with our wonderful tour guide Carl Christensen, CFO. Yes, that is the Mayor looking over his shoulder as he points to parts which came from K&C Manufacturing. PCDA does love to hear all the B2B stories when taking tours at local companies. Garrett Bowers (PCDA Trustee, owner of Bowers Trucking & Logistics and PC Chamber Chair (whew) looks intently at the inventory, which may have been shipped somewhere by his trucks. Did staff mention the B2B love? CRAZY DAYS!!! Make sure to support the aspiring entrepreneurs setting up Lemonade Stands on Grand for Crazy Days today and tomorrow. Drinks, shopping, street party, food and a double feature Friday night at the Poncan Theatre: "Blazing Saddles" & "The Man from Ponca City" with commentary. Or check out the live band at the Veteran's Plaza. So many things to do in our community. Small City; Big Life. You betcha! Kaw Nation is hosting a job fair tomorrow, Saturday, July 31 here at City Central. Polish up that resume, get your references in order and dress to impress. Same day interviews and you might even walk out with a job offer. 10 am to 3 pm, Room 101 City Central. Tell a friend. Heck, bring them along. See you Saturday. July 29-31 // Crazy Days Downtown // Thursday-Saturday Street Party Friday, July 30th at the Vet Plaza - 5 pm Tuesday, Aug 10 // Business on the Balcony // PCDA Balcony 7 am to 8:30 am Mark your calendar for a little breakfast & a lot of networking. Meet business people; get connected and get your questions answered. City Central, Suite #200. On the B. Thurs Aug 12 // New Teacher Luncheon // PC Country Club 11:30 am Contact Rich at the Chamber office if your business/company would like to sponsor a New Teacher. This is a great way to get to know our new educators. 580.765.4400 Wed, Aug 18// Ponca City School Begins // Watch out for the kiddos Yes, School is back in session. Be on the lookout for crossings, walkers & bikers. Friday, August 20 // Party at the Palace // Marland Mansion Support the PC Chamber with this once-every-two-year blow out party and live auction. Tickets are still available, but not for long. Always a crush for a good cause. Call Caleb at 580.765.4400 Rental Property - Available Listings Visit our website ‌ ‌ ‌