October 18, 2024

October 18, 2024 - Economic Update   THIS WEEK IN PICTURES Sometimes, a picture is worth a thousand words. This week, PCDA staff and many Ponca City companies were out and about in the world. Some made it back just in time to light up 2000+ kids lives at Goblins on Grand. To celebrate all the things, check out these pictures sent back to the PCDA office. TRADE SHOWS = NEW OPPORTUNITIE$ KR Automation (pictured here) and Centerline attended the Oil & Gas Show in Oklahoma City last week. These conferences are an excellent way to meet a lot of prospective clients. Always nice to have several companies at one show. Centerline was joined by some Pioneer Technology friends to help at their booth. We are pretty sure Johnny Thornburgh (left) and Ian Freeman (right) hung out at the KR Automation booth some as well. Apparently, Johnny T was everywhere. He and Laurence attended The Fabtech show in Orlando. Forming and Fabrication with 3D printers was almost out of reach 10 years ago. Ask LB or Johnny T about capabilities now.   CENTURY PRODUCTS ANNOUNCES CENTURY PRODUCTS BECOMES THE OFFICIAL STOCK TANK OF PRORODEO Century Products is thrilled to announce our new partnership with the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA), making Century the Official Stock Tank of ProRodeo and the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo. "We're honored to partner with PRCA...... Keep Reading   MORE ENTERTAINMENT OPTIONS PCDA Board Trustee Erica Fetters and PCDA Executive Director Lori Henderson present Poncan Theatre Board Chair Luke Garrison with incentive funds. “....The funds allocated through PCDA ensure any money made by the Poncan Theatre on future movie showings has an instant return on investment. This will allow the Poncan to focus on future production and sustainment cost of our nearly 100-year-old Historic theatre,” says Luke Garrison, Poncan Theatre Board President. “The new (Icon Cinemas) theater will help keep entertainment dollars within our community, changing the perception that residents must leave Ponca City for quality entertainment." Learn More Here     CAREER TECH IN THE NEWS A new study shows the direct and indirect economic impact of Oklahoma CareerTech’s technology centers, Skills Centers and Adult Education and Family Literacy providers generated nearly $1 billion for the state in 2023. This impact reflects stronger businesses, higher-paying jobs and a more resilient workforce. Check out the Video Upcoming Events Every Monday & Tuesday: Sunny Creek Farm Hub Store Open City Central //10 to 6 pm Thursday, Oct 24 // Business After Hours // Equity Bank 222 E. Grand Ave., 5-7 PM  Saturday, Oct 26 // PonCon: Out of the Dungeon // City Central See Flyer Below for Schedule of Events Ponca City's own microcon. 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. Nov. 28-29, 2024 // Thanksgiving // PCDA offices closed City Central will be closed on Thursday, Nov 28th

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