From Chase Horn, KFOR CHICKASHA, Okla. (KFOR) – The City of Chickasha is known for its ‘Festival of Light’ display, but now there’s hope it will also be known for a giant leg lamp from the holiday classic ‘A Christmas Story’. “I continued to think…
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,…
By Jim Cowan, Chickasha Economic Development Council Many people dream of opening a restaurant, but to actually open one is a much bigger challenge. Nine out of ten restaurants that open will fail. Long hours, slim profits and managing both staff and customer expectations make…
So…where are you from? When you mention the word tourism to most people in Chickasha, they immediately think of the Festival of Light and for good reason. According to TravelOk, Oklahoma’s tourism website, The Festival of Light is “recognized as one of the top ten light…
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…
By Jim Cowan, Chickasha Economic Development Council My family first moved to Chickasha in 1964. My Dad was a teacher and coach in Colorado, but wanted to move back to Oklahoma to be closer our extended family in Western Oklahoma. When he moved our family…
The Chickasha Economic Development Council will be offering $500 sponsorships to venues in the Chickasha City limits that book local musicians in the month of June. “We are trying to help the businesses that have been impacted the most during this health crisis and that…
