Economic Development
The Rock Island Depot was full last Tuesday and Wednesday as Chickasha played host to the 2024 Economic Development Conference, presented by the Oklahoma Southwest Alliance (OSA) and the Small Business Development Center (SBDC). Nearly 70 attendees, including staff from the SBDC, economic developers, and…
On Tuesday, March 12th, the board of the Chickasha Economic Development Council approved a Small Business Start-Up Program application for Firehouse Energy & Nutrition. The applicant, which will open at the former location of Chickasha Nutrition, estimates that they will contribute $100,000 a year in…
At the February 13, 2024 meeting, the board of the Chickasha Economic Development Council approved a Small Business Start-Up Program application for Back 40 RV Service & Repair. Back 40 is located at 329 W Arkansas Ave. and has been open for approximately three months.…
The Chickasha City Council has approved the application of Luigi’s for the Downtown Building Grant. The application had previously been reviewed and recommended to the city council by the Chickasha Economic Development Council Board. The measure approved by the city certifies that the applicant’s planned…
At its regular meeting Tuesday, December 12, the Chickasha Economic Development Council board voted to approve a Small Business Start-Up grant for Clementine Ave., LLC. The grant recipient is opening a specialty bakery at 628 South 3rd Street, primarily serving customers with dietary restrictions such…
At its regular meeting Tuesday, November 14, the Chickasha Economic Development Council Board of Directors approved four applications for the Downtown Building Grant. The applications will be forwarded to the Chickasha City Council for final approval. The buildings approved were 301 W Chickasha, for applicant…
On October 16, 2023, the Chickasha City Council approved a revised version of the Central Business District Building Grant (also known as the Downtown Building Grant). These revisions were proposed by the Chickasha Economic Development Council staff and previously approved by the EDC Board on…
At the regular meeting Tuesday, July 11, the Chickasha Economic Development Council board approved two grant recommendations. The board considered a Downtown Building Grant for a new business at 611 W Chickasha Avenue. The upper floor of the existing building is being renovated into a…
The Chickasha Economic Development Council was recognized at the Redbud Awards on June 13 for their tourism initiatives in 2022. The EDC was nominated for five awards: Outstanding Event for Festival of Light, Best website on a small budget for Visit Chickasha, Best Partnership for…
At its April 11 meeting, the board of the Chickasha Economic Development Council unanimously approved another application for the Small Business Start-up Program. The applicant, Wild Ox Axe Throwing, will be located at 301 W. Chickasha Avenue. Current plans include several axe throwing lanes, a…
