PCDA Celebrates Economic Development Week

Taking place from May 12–16, the week recognizes and honors the dedicated work of economic developers and their contributions to communities around the world. Ponca City Development Authority is proud to be part of this great international organziation and participate in the 2025 Economic Development Week, a global initiative led by the International Economic Development Council (IEDC). This year we celebrate our partners The City of Ponca City, PIoneer Technology Center, Ponca City Main Street and The Ponca City Chamber just to name a few. 
"The future of economic development is centered around collaboration and partnerships," said IEDC president and CEO Nathan Ohle. "Economic Development Week is an opportunity to celebrate and lift up the stories of economic development happening throughout the world. At the heart of this year’s Economic Development Week are stories of collaboration and partnership, and how the field of economic development works together to support, cultivate, and drive economic prosperity for place of all sizes, in every region in the world.”
The IEDC created Economic Development Week in 2016 to recognize the work that EDOs and professionals do in their communities. IEDC celebrates Economic Development Week every year, highlighting the programs, best practices, and exceptional individuals that positively impact life in their communities. In just a few years the event has become one of the most widely recognized awareness weeks of its kind validating the—often unheralded—work of the economic development profession.
“Economic Development Week is a crucial time to reflect on our collective achievements and to plan for a future of inclusive and sustainable growth,” said [Name of the Spokesperson], [Title of the Spokesperson] at [Organization Name].“Through [Event/Initiative Name/Etc.], we are inviting businesses, community leaders, and the public to join us in celebrating our progress and to engage in meaningful discussions about the economic future of our community.”

Make sure to check in next week at Business on the Balcony in the PCDA office at City Central.  City Central is a long term economic development project.  If you don't know the story, ask staff.  We will answer all your questions.  
                       Business on the Balcony     Tuesday, May 13     7 to 9 am 

Later in the month, Mayor Wagner will be hosting a Town Hall Meeting on Downtown Revitalization.  Make sure to attend. 
                       Downtown Revitalization     Thursday, May 29    6 to 8 pm     City Hall
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