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small business assistance
Helping You Succeed
Starting, growing, or transitioning a business requires strategic planning, creative thinking, and strong connections. PCDA provides resources and support to help entrepreneurs and small business owners refine their ideas, develop business plans, and connect with the right people to bring their visions to life.
Food Truck Project Pitch-off - February 17, 2026
Something new for Ponca City. If your existing Ponca City Food Truck would like to pitch a project for incentives of $500 to $1000, this is your chance.
Application link is here.
For more information or to set up a meeting with Kat to go over your application, call 580.765.7070 or email Kat at [email protected].
Business Plan Competition
Each year, startups have the opportunity to pitch their business ideas to a panel of judges for a chance to win a startup package designed to make launching a business easier. The 2026 Business Plan Competition will take place on Wednesday, Sept 9, at 9:00 AM. Business plans must be submitted by August 28 at 5:00 PM to participate.
Download the Business Plan Competition flyer here
Entrepreneur in Residence Program
For those participating in the Business Plan Competition, there is a secondary route to success. High scoring business plans receive a myriad of incentives (see competition flyer). A solid business plan which needs extra time, guidance or training, can qualify an entrepreneur for the In Residence program. Currently in Residence at City Central is Sunny Creek Trading Post, the runner up from the 2024 Business Plan Competition. As an In Residence business, owner/entrepreneur Liz Threlkeld received a lower lease rate for retail space, marketing and customer recruitment guidance and advertising resources totaling $10,000 (in kind). For more information on this program, please contact Kat.
Brainstorming & Business Planning
Whether you're looking for help refining your business concept or need guidance on writing a strong business plan, PCDA offers brainstorming sessions and resources to get you started.
Download the Business Roadmap Outline Here
Download the Entrepreneur Roadmap Here
Taco Tuesdays (Formerly Business on the Balcony )
Join us once a month on the second Tuesday April through September for a casual lunchtime gathering over Tuesday Tacos to visit with fellow entrepreneurs, inventors, and business owners. No agenda, no formal presentations—just an opportunity to connect, share ideas, and build community. Taco trucks will be located in the West Parking Lot at City Central with special menu items/rates for Taco Tuesday. Special Walk Around Downtown Taco Tuesday on June 9th, 2026.
Dates: April 14, May 12, June 9, July 14, Aug 11 and Sept 8. 11:30 to 1pm - tables and chairs set up in the City Central Lobby.
No matter where you are in your business journey, PCDA is here to help. Reach out today to learn more about how we can support your success!
Starting, growing, or transitioning a business requires strategic planning, creative thinking, and strong connections. PCDA provides resources and support to help entrepreneurs and small business owners refine their ideas, develop business plans, and connect with the right people to bring their visions to life.
Food Truck Project Pitch-off - February 17, 2026
Something new for Ponca City. If your existing Ponca City Food Truck would like to pitch a project for incentives of $500 to $1000, this is your chance.
Application link is here.
For more information or to set up a meeting with Kat to go over your application, call 580.765.7070 or email Kat at [email protected].
Business Plan Competition
Each year, startups have the opportunity to pitch their business ideas to a panel of judges for a chance to win a startup package designed to make launching a business easier. The 2026 Business Plan Competition will take place on Wednesday, Sept 9, at 9:00 AM. Business plans must be submitted by August 28 at 5:00 PM to participate.
Download the Business Plan Competition flyer here
Entrepreneur in Residence Program
For those participating in the Business Plan Competition, there is a secondary route to success. High scoring business plans receive a myriad of incentives (see competition flyer). A solid business plan which needs extra time, guidance or training, can qualify an entrepreneur for the In Residence program. Currently in Residence at City Central is Sunny Creek Trading Post, the runner up from the 2024 Business Plan Competition. As an In Residence business, owner/entrepreneur Liz Threlkeld received a lower lease rate for retail space, marketing and customer recruitment guidance and advertising resources totaling $10,000 (in kind). For more information on this program, please contact Kat.
Brainstorming & Business Planning
Whether you're looking for help refining your business concept or need guidance on writing a strong business plan, PCDA offers brainstorming sessions and resources to get you started.
Download the Business Roadmap Outline Here
Download the Entrepreneur Roadmap Here
Taco Tuesdays (Formerly Business on the Balcony )
Join us once a month on the second Tuesday April through September for a casual lunchtime gathering over Tuesday Tacos to visit with fellow entrepreneurs, inventors, and business owners. No agenda, no formal presentations—just an opportunity to connect, share ideas, and build community. Taco trucks will be located in the West Parking Lot at City Central with special menu items/rates for Taco Tuesday. Special Walk Around Downtown Taco Tuesday on June 9th, 2026.
Dates: April 14, May 12, June 9, July 14, Aug 11 and Sept 8. 11:30 to 1pm - tables and chairs set up in the City Central Lobby.
No matter where you are in your business journey, PCDA is here to help. Reach out today to learn more about how we can support your success!
