Enid received a total of $2 million in state funding in ’06 and ’07 for the Center for Business Development (Business Incubator) at Autry Tech. The incubator will be a major asset to help promote entrepreneurship and create new jobs.
Advance Food Company is opening a new $85 million manufacturing facility this fall. The project will add approximately 500 new jobs in Enid .
Worked with CDSA and the City of Enid to establish and fund the Community Land Bank. The Land Bank will help facilitate additional community clean-up and new affordable quality housing on Enid ’s east side.
The Chamber’s Marketing Committee developed a new Enid community logo and is working on new community gateway signs. The committee is also organizing target marketing plans to attract families with Enid and NW Oklahoma ties, workers, and small companies located in high-cost cities.
Garfield County was ranked the “8^th best place to live in rural America ” by Progressive Farmer magazine (2^nd best place in the southwest region). In 2006, Enid was recognized on ABC’s Good Morning America as one of the “Top 5 Up and Coming Areas” in the United States .
The Garfield County Industrial Park and the Cimarron Airpark were certified as Site Ready Industrial Parks by the Oklahoma Dept. of Commerce. The site ready designations will provide economic development marketing advantages for Enid .
Committee of 100 funds provided financial support for ten school improvement projects.
Conducted legislative meetings at the Capitol to support additional state funding for the Center for Business Development and the Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center
Hosted state legislative forums to provide chamber members and the public an opportunity to discuss state issues and key projects for the Enid area.
Partnered with the Enid News & Eagle on the Candy Cane Cash program to promote Enid holiday shopping. $7,500 in cash prizes were awarded and approximately 8,000 people attended the event.
Coordinated successful community events (Noon Network, Cherokee Strip, NWDJLS, Camp Tomahawk , Enlisted Appreciation, ROOTS Student Leadership, Student & Teacher awards).
Ambassadors conducted ribbon cuttings, groundbreakings and provided support at many other events.
Coordinated the Enid Convention and Visitors Bureau to fund tourism events and promote Enid ’s visitor industry.

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210 Kenwood Blvd.
P.O. Box 907
Enid, OK 73702
(580) 237-2494
ricki@enidchamber.com