November 1, 2024

November 1, 2024 - Economic Update     TIME TO MOVE ON For many years, every time staff went to a trade show or conference, the main topic of discussion was "where is the workforce?" Recruiters, companies, industries: all wanted to know where they could find their next manager, next machinist, welder, accountant, etc... This year, at the FabTech show in Orlando, Florida, it appears the topic has changed. Check out what Laurence Beliel has to say about the new conversations...... Keep Reading   PCDA WELCOMES POHI INTERN PCDA is happy to have an PoHi Intern this year. Meet Jordan Varbel. She has fit right in here in our crazy PCDA/City Central office. Jordan has jumped right in with building event calendars, creating Halloween doors and putting together Excel spreadsheets. She may or may not be a bit terrified of answering the phone, but with a little practice, we will conquer her telephone-phobia. Keep Reading   LADIES NIGHT TONIGHT You don't want to miss the Fall Ladies Night tonight, Friday November 1st. Grab some of your gal pals and check out all the shops and pop-ups downtown. Even if you just need to de-stress from the week, get some of your pre-Christmas gift shopping (or at least idea gathering) in while walking around downtown. Food, drink and be merry! Learn More Here     PONCA CITY RANKS IN TOP 10 It's hard to see in the graphic, but for the second consecutive quarter in 2024, Ponca City ranked in the top 10 for lowest cost of living in the United States. Oklahoma has three communities in the top ten with Oklahoma City ranking #5, Ponca City ranking #7 and Muskogee ranking #10. Cost of living numbers are based on several things including automotive, housing, food, services and entertainment. Ponca City has an 18% lower cost of living than the normal (100%). Highest cost of living numbers go to the east and west coasts. See last quarter COLI #s     JOB GROWTH BY INDUSTRY For you data wonks out there, let staff introduce you to the many layers of information which can be found on Census.gov. If you want accurate stats from 2024, you are going to have to pay for that information. However, if you want to see what our county looks like from an employed, population and industry standing, click on the link below for the 2022 statistics from the U.S. Census County Business Patterns. Suspense killing you? Click the link below to see Kay County data. Data Visualizations Upcoming Events Every Monday & Tuesday: Sunny Creek Farm Hub Store Open City Central //10 to 6 pm TUESDAY, NOV 5 // VOTE AT YOUR POLLING PLACE Find your polling place here. Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024 // 1 Million Cups // 8:30 am Pioneer Technology Center Support your local small businesses and hear their stories. Wednesday, Nov 6, 2024 // Kay County Healthy Living Coalition 11:00 am here at City Central Redbud Room, Lower Level Thursday, Nov 7, 2024 // Worklahoma @ Pioneer Tech Center Calling all job seekers. Network, get your head shots and bring your resume for that possible interview. Thursday, Nov 14, 2024 // PCDA Board of Trustee Meeting 7:30 am at City Central in the Redbud Room. Coffee's hot. Thursday, Nov 21, 2024 // Pioneer Technology Center Holiday Market and Thanksgiving Meal Make time to check out the Holiday Market from 9 to 2 pm Nov. 28-29, 2024 // Thanksgiving // PCDA offices closed City Central will be closed on Thursday, Nov 28th

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