Category: CEDC News

Oklahoma City – The Oklahoma Travel Industry Association (OTIA) held its annual RedBud Awards at the Edmond Conference Center on June 29, 2021. Open to all Oklahoma tourism entities, the RedBud Awards represent the highest honor given in the Oklahoma tourism industry. The RedBud Awards…

from Jessica Lane, The Express-Star The Petroleum Building in Chickasha is getting a lift thanks to a Chickasha Economic Development Council (EDC) grant.  The Chickasha City Council approved the project on Monday night.  Building owner, Gail Bush, requested assistance in order to modernize the building’s…

From Brandy McDonnell, The Oklahoman Oklahoma husband-and-wife Americana duo The Imaginaries – Shane Henry (guitar, vocals) and Maggie McClure (keys, piano, vocals) – pay homage to Chickasha’s famed yuletide festivities with the music video for their original holiday song “Hometown Christmas.” Directed by Reagan Elkins, the couple…

From Oklahoma Commerce On Sunday, September 27, 2020, the U.S. Small Business Administration marked the 10th anniversary of the State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) – a program dedicated to helping small businesses find global success. For the last decade, STEP has awarded 302 state grants,…

From Brandy McDonnell, The Oklahoman CHICKASHA – Oklahoma husband-and-wife Americana duo The Imaginaries – Shane Henry (guitar, vocals) and Maggie McClure (keys, piano, vocals) – are celebrating Christmas in July Saturday. As part of a special promotion, The Chickasha Economic Development Council and the Chickasha Chamber of Commerce…