May 14, 2024

5/14/2024

Friday | May 10, 2024

This Week

At the May PCDA Board of Trustee Meeting, there was the usual business: the number of contacts, jobs and leads; the approval of the yearly audit and a peek at the budget before its formal presentation at the June meeting. The big news was this:

The PCDA Board of Trustees unanimously approved Lori Henderson, CEcD, as the new Executive Director, effective July 1, 2024. Lori brings a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to our community.

A lifelong Kay County resident, with just a short stretch in Stillwater for her undergrad degree, Lori's journey in economic development and community service reflects her unwavering dedication to the region. Lori's career includes roles at Bryan and Little CPAs, the Marland Children's Home, and most recently as Director of Operations at PCDA since 2012. Her passion for community engagement is evident through her involvement in various local boards and her instrumental role in securing funding for initiatives like Ice on the Plaza.

Staff is excited for this new leadership opportunity for PCDA and the community. Join us in welcoming Lori Henderson to her new position!

Read the full press release on the website:www.GoPonca.com

Business on the Balcony

Business on the Balcony, the Health and Wellness edition, is Tuesday, May 14th here at City Central. From 7 to 9 am, come and go and have a chat with local wellness and health providers. Yoga, weight training, nutritionists and local health professionals have been invited for a little breakfast and a whole lot of networking.

You know where we are: on the balcony, second floor, Suite #200. Bring a friend. Whether you stay an hour or 15 minutes, you will be in good company at Business on the Balcony.

Good Looking Airplanes

NextGen Aviation is currently leasing the PCDA Hangar. Everyone sees the planes at Fly-in and when catching a meal at Enrique's. The planes you might not see are the ones being completely overhauled in the NextGen Hanger like this King Air.

With the new runway additions and improvements, NextGen can service and refit several types of airplanes. Limited only by the size of the hangar, don't be surprised to see some really cool planes taking off from the Ponca City airport; Looking considerably more snazzy than when they landed.

In the Gallery

This month in the John McNeese Gallery here at City Central, City Arts and the Ponca Tribe have collaborated to bring a unique and thought-provoking exhibit to life. This art exhibit is an immersive exhibition created by artist Sarah Elsberry in memory of those lost to the Missing or Murdered Indigenous Persons epidemic.

Exhibition Hours are Tuesday thru Friday, 12 to 4 pm until the end of May. Spend time in this unique and beautiful exhibit created in remembrance for those lost in this epidemic. Ponca Tribe and City Arts members will be present during gallery hours to answer any questions.

Congratulations!

Graduation is right around the corner for high school and college grads. PCDA Staff would like to congratulate all the PoHi Graduates but especially recognize the Top 20 PoHi Seniors. Thank you to the Chamber for posting this awesome list. If you know one of these seniors (or their well-deserving parents) handshake, clap on the back and big "way to go" to all of them.

This is Ponca City's next workforce, leaders and entrepreneurs. PCDA is proud of what they have accomplished so far, and wait on the edge of our seats for their next big steps. Three cheers, throw your hats and Huzzah!