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PRESS RELEASE: DAEDF Receives EDO of the Year Gold Award from IEDC
September 29, 2023 - Duncan, Oklahoma – Duncan Area Economic Development Foundation (DAEDF) received a 2023 Excellence in Economic Development Gold Award from the International Economic Development Council (IEDC). The award was bestowed specifically for the organization’s work in the Economic Development Organization (EDO) of the Year category for communities with less than 25,000...

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Press Release: Public School Employees Are First to Receive Relocation Incentive to Move to Duncan, Oklahoma
August 2, 2023 - Duncan, Oklahoma –Jimmy and Latisha Miller are the first recipients of the “Move Duncan” talent relocation incentive offered by the Duncan Area Economic Development Foundation (DAEDF), and will be going to work for Duncan Public Schools (DPS). “Move Duncan” was rolled out at the beginning...

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Duncan businesses provide tour of grounds for program grant
July 28, 2023 - Two Oklahoma Innovation Expansion Program (OIEP) recipients were subject to a company tour of their businesses in Duncan this week. Representatives with Oklahoma Department of Commerce, Oklahoma Finance Authorities, along with Rep. Marcus McEntire, Sen. Jessica Garvin and President and CEO for Duncan Area Economic Development Foundation (DAEDF) Lyle Roggow...

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Transportation company to locate facility, jobs in Duncan
July 19, 2023 - An Indianapolis-based company involved in bus sales and transportation services has announced plans to open a facility in Duncan. The company, Model 1, includes dealer locations throughout the country that service transportation needs of communities, schools and businesses. It handles sales, distribution, maintenance, parts management, financing and other services for a...

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Bus, transportation service dealer to locate in Duncan
July 19, 2023 - A new business will join the Duncan and Stephens County line up after announcing they will locate a new facility in the area. On Tuesday, July 18, Duncan Area Economic Development Foundation (DAEDF) announced Model 1 will locate a new facility in Duncan. Model 1 is known as the nation’s largest...

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Press Release: Model 1 Announces Duncan, Oklahoma Location
July 18, 2023 - Duncan, Oklahoma - Model 1, the nation’s largest bus and transportation services dealer, announced their plans to locate a new facility in Duncan, Oklahoma. They are best known for their bus sales, those services include distribution, maintenance service, parts, financing and insurance for a variety of internal combustion, alternative...

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DAEDF WHO WE ARE VIDEO
May 11, 2023 - WATCH THE VIDEO HERE. The Duncan Area Economic Development Foundation is making a difference for all of Stephens County! DAEDF President and CEO Lyle Roggow and Operations Manager Nicole Punneo share about DAEDF, the mission of supporting the community as a whole, and how you play a vital role in...

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Adulting 101: Students tackle adult decisions across campus
April 29, 2023 - Life skills, budgeting and responsibility took high school students on a expense journey as they caught a glimpse of what’s to come in adulthood. For the second year, students at Duncan High School (DHS) engaged with community volunteers who brought their knowledge and experience to the table on...

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Turkey Hunt another success for Duncan
April 27, 2023 - A warm and breezy evening on the Kochendorfer patio last Thursday brought laughter from tales told of those who participated in the 35th annual Lt. Governor Turkey Hunt last week during the closing and traditionally hosted Turkey Tales dinner. The dinner is the ritual closing to the hunt in Duncan....

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DAEDF Assessment of Economic Development Activities Report from 1994-2022
April 24, 2023 - The Duncan Area Economic Development Foundation (DAEDF) serves as the central source for economic development services for Duncan, Oklahoma and the surrounding area. • Since 1994, DAEDF has engaged in a range of targeted economic development initiatives to increase employment and business activity in the Duncan region. • Primary development programs...

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