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Press Release: Duncan Area Economic Development Foundation Dedicates Eastland Industrial Park
February 21, 2025 - The Duncan Area Economic Development Foundation (DAEDF) proudly dedicated the Eastland Industrial Park on February 20, marking a significant milestone in the region’s economic growth. The Duncan Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony as part of the dedication event. This achievement represents years of strategic planning and investment...
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Opinion: Rick Braught, Duncan Community Leader
February 13, 2025 -
Decide for yourself if you believe the City of Duncan best serves your interests in overseeing, managing, and owning the economic development function for the community or if Duncan Area Economic Development Foundation (DAEDF) has shown and proven their management of community investment and stewardship of funds designated for economic...
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Court favors DAEDF in suit with City; Judge rules DAEDF as legal owners of properties
February 8, 2025 -
A Stephens County judge ruled last week that Duncan Area Economic Development Foundation (DAEDF) is within its legal rights when it comes to ownership of various properties throughout the City of Duncan.
The lawsuit, which lists DAEDF as the plaintiff and the Duncan Economic Development Trust Authority (Trust Authority) and...
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Press Release: Duncan Area Economic Development Foundation Secures Summary Judgment in Property Ownership Case
February 3, 2025 - Duncan Area Economic Development Foundation Secures Summary Judgment in Property Ownership Case
Duncan, Oklahoma – The Duncan Area Economic Development Foundation (DAEDF) is pleased to announce that it has received a favorable summary judgment from the Stephens County District Court in a case concerning the ownership of certain properties...
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Duncan Area Job Fair - January 31, 2025
January 21, 2025 - Duncan Area Job Fair
Connect with Local Employers and Find Your Perfect Job
Duncan, Oklahoma – Don’t miss your chance to connect directly with Stephens County employers at the upcoming Duncan Area Job Fair....
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Press Release: 2024 Duncan Area Youth Engineering Contest Winners
November 7, 2024 - Duncan Area Youth Engineering Contest Winners
Students Win Cash Prizes for Racing CO2 Cars
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Duncan Area Businesses Awarded Over $460,000 for Growth and Development
June 20, 2024 - Oklahoma's commitment to its local businesses shines through once again with over $14 million awarded through the Oklahoma Investment Expansion Program (OIEP). The Duncan area is proud to announce its 2024 recipients, Valco, Southern Machine Works, Inc., and National Oilwell Varco (Wilco), who will collectively receive $282,400 in OIEP funds.
This critical...
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Letter to the Editor: Lyle Roggow
June 11, 2024 - To the Editor:
For the last 30 years, the citizens of Duncan have entrusted the Duncan Area Economic Development Foundation (DAEDF) with sales tax proceeds to add jobs to and improve the quality of life of our area. For the first 20 years, the entire one-half cent sales tax was distributed to...
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Press Release: Duncan Area Economic Development Foundation Addresses Direct Mail Inconsistencies
June 10, 2024 - DUNCAN, OKLAHOMA – In an effort to inform area voters of impending changes to the distribution of sales tax dollars, Duncan Area Economic Development Foundation (DAEDF) has conducted an education campaign through print and social media about the upcoming June 18th sales tax election.
Direct mailers will begin arriving...
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PRESS RELEASE: City Removes DAEDF From Ballot In Attempt To Control Economic Development Dollars
June 6, 2024 - DUNCAN, OKLAHOMA – The City of Duncan has omitted the name of DAEDF from the ballot in the upcoming election on June 18th, where citizens will vote to renew a half-cent economic development sales tax that has been in effect for 30 years, supporting the efforts of DAEDF. Instead, the city...
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