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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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PRESS RELEASE: Duncan Area Economic Development Foundation’s Transparency Speaks For Itself
June 6, 2024 - DUNCAN, OKLAHOMA – In response to criticism from a City of Duncan elected official, Lyle Roggow, Duncan Area Economic Development Foundation (DAEDF) President issued the following statement: “Transparency and accountability are the cornerstone of every successful entity. Duncan Area Economic Development Foundation has maintained high levels of both since...
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Valco Receives Prestigious Lockheed Martin F-35 Mission Focused Supplier Award
June 6, 2024 - Duncan, Oklahoma – Valco is proud to announce it has been awarded the prestigious Lockheed Martin F-35 Mission Focused Supplier Award for 2023. This award recognizes Valco's exceptional performance and dedication to supporting the F-35 program.
Valco played a critical role in ensuring the continued production of the F-35...
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Press Release: DAEDF Forced to Take Legal Action to Protect Best Interest of Duncan Citizens and the Future of Duncan’s Economic Development
June 3, 2024 - DUNCAN, OKLAHOMA – The removal of Duncan Area Economic Development Foundation (DAEDF) from the upcoming June 18th sales tax ballot by the City of Duncan is the latest attempt by the city to make a grab for control of economic development revenue and resources.
Things have not always been...
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Lyle Roggow Honored with IAMC Mary Jo Hanover Award
April 16, 2024 - Mary Jo Hanover Award Honors Economic Developers Who Exemplify the Spirit of IAMC
ATLANTA, April 9, 2024 – Today, the Industrial Asset Management Council (IAMC), honored Lyle Roggow, President and CEO, Duncan Area Economic Development, with its Mary Jo Hanover Award. The award is named for longtime supporter of IAMC Mary...
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Press Release: Cross Sector Workforce Summit
November 30, 2023 - Cross Sector Workforce Summit
Bringing Businesses, Education, and Community Together
Duncan, Oklahoma – Duncan Area Economic Development Foundation (DAEDF) and South Central Oklahoma Workforce Board (SCOWB) are excited to announce the Cross Sector Workforce Summit, an event designed to foster collaboration between businesses, education providers, and community resources. Scheduled for Friday,...
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Press Release: 2023 Youth Engineering Contest Winners
November 15, 2023 - Duncan Area Youth Engineering Contest Winners
Students Win Cash Prizes for Racing CO2 Cars
Duncan, Oklahoma – The Duncan Area Economic Development Foundation (DAEDF) hosted this year’s Duncan Area Youth Engineering Contest for 7th-12th grade students in the Red River Technology Center school district on Thursday,...
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DAEDF highlights community businesses during Chamber Breakfast
November 10, 2023 - Through economic growth and community partnerships, Duncan Area Economic Development Foundation (DAEDF) works to generate new business ventures in Duncan.
Last week, DAEDF representatives talked with Duncan Chamber of Commerce members and guests over the monthly Chamber breakfast about their work with community businesses over the past year.
DAEDF President...
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DAEDF President Lyle Roggow named among Oklahoma’s 55 over 55
November 6, 2023 - Lyle Roggow, a long time member of the Duncan community and President of the Duncan Area Economic Development Foundation (DAEDF), received honors and was among numerous distinguished individuals comprising Oklahoma's 55 Over 55 Most Inspiring for the year 2023.
This prestigious accolade is awarded to outstanding Oklahomans 55 and over who continue to...
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