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Press Release: DAEDF Disappointed by City of Duncan’s Appeal, Reaffirms Commitment to Economic Growth
March 3, 2025 - Duncan, Oklahoma –The Duncan Area Economic Development Foundation (DAEDF) expresses its disappointment with the City of Duncan's decision to appeal the Stephens County District Court's summary judgment ruling in favor of DAEDF. This ruling, issued on January 6, 2025, affirmed DAEDF’s ownership of properties purchased using funds...
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Press Release: McCasland Family Honored for 70 Years of Economic Development Leadership at DAEDF Annual Banquet
February 28, 2025 - Duncan, Oklahoma – The Duncan Area Economic Development Foundation (DAEDF) celebrated 70 years of organized economic development in the region and honored the McCasland family for their enduring commitment to community growth at its annual banquet on February 27th. The evening was a tribute to the past, present, and future of...
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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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