EDC board approves two Small Business Start-Up applications

At its regular meeting on Tuesday, the Chickasha Economic Development Council board approved two applications for the Small Business Start-Up program.

Red Dirt Catering is opening at 118 N. 5th Street. EDC Director Jim Cowan explained that the owner recently moved back to Oklahoma from out of state, where she previously ran a catering business. Palm + Co. Apparel is opening Thursday at 301 W. Chickasha Avenue. Cowan noted that the business owner has also run a similar boutique in the past.

As participants in the Small Business Start-Up program, both businesses will be eligible to have their first three months of rent or utilities paid by the EDC, up to $5,000, and a discounted membership to the Chickasha Chamber of Commerce.