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EDITORIAL: DAEDF tremendous help to community in need
May 30, 2020 - In recent weeks, one organization geared toward helping the Stephens County economy jumped in to help those in need in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Duncan Area Economic Development Foundation (DAEDF), in recent weeks, has dumped over $600,000 of their own money back into the economy to help reignite it...
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DAEDF Grant Program Helps Numerous County Businesses
May 18, 2020 - Duncan Area Economic Development Foundation (DAEDF) has poured $600,000 into the Stephens County community throughout the duration of the COVID-19 pandemic.
After donating money to area food banks and nonprofit organizations throughout the crisis, President and CEO Lyle Roggow said they turned their attention to locally owned businesses right here in...
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Stephens County Company Among First 24 Contracts in Commerce’s Manufacturing Reboot Program
May 15, 2020 - Gov. Kevin Stitt on Friday joined the Oklahoma Department of Commerce (Commerce) in announcing the first 24 companies that have signed contracts as participants in the Oklahoma Manufacturing Reboot Program. Launched on April 10, the program was created to address the negative effects COVID-19 has had on Oklahoma businesses, specifically manufacturers.
Companies...
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Duncan Area Food Banks Receive Donation; Resources to Benefit Families Impacted by COVID-19 and Layoffs
April 16, 2020 - Across the country, families are being impacted by COVID-19 with businesses shuttering their storefronts and reducing staff. In Oklahoma, the economic impact is enhanced as a result of the oil and gas industry’s low energy prices causing additional lay-offs. Many individuals who have never needed public programs...
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Sensia Global Celebrates 3 Years of Safety at Duncan facility
March 1, 2020 - On Tuesday, Feb. 18, a luncheon was hosted by Sensia Global located in Duncan, Oklahoma to recognize and celebrate three years of safety. During the luncheon Sensia Global Chief Executive Officer Allan Rentcome and Duncan Plant Manager David Mathews recognized employees for their efforts of maintaining a safe workplace...
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Kochendorfer Brewing Company Officially Open for Business
November 26, 2019 - A much anticipated — and first of its kind to the area — business officially opened its doors Saturday at 1 p.m. with a grand opening celebration.
Kochendorfer Brewing Company, which hosted a VIP event for family and friends Friday, celebrated its grand opening with Duncan Area Economic Development Foundation ...
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And They’re Off — CO2 Race Winners Cash In
November 23, 2019 - The Duncan Area Economic Development Foundation (DAEDF) go on track with the Duncan Area Youth Engineering Contest on Thursday morning. Students from 7th-12th grade designed, built and decorated balsa wood race cars powered by CO2 canisters. Participants come from Duncan Middle School, Empire Middle School, Temple Middle School, Epic...
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Duncan Community Prepares for Halliburton Energy’s 100th Birthday Festivities
November 17, 2019 - The company Halliburton has also contributed greatly to the The Heritage Trails project. This is an overarch network of pathways to connect parks and community fixtures such as the Simmons Center, Duncan Regional Hospital, Duncan Public Schools and the Chisholm Trail Heritage Center. The project has been a Duncan dream...
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Duncan Machine Products Dedicates Building for Aerospace Manufacturing
November 12, 2019 - After 11 years in the metals manufacturing industry, Duncan Machine Products (DMP) is continuing to expand, adding aerospace into its repertoire.
Friday, Nov. 8 marked the dedication of DMP’s north building, which Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt attended. Chris and Teri Billings, owners of DMP, previously attended the 2019 Paris Air...
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Partnership Blusters Technology for Local Company
October 10, 2019 - Cameron Machine Products is no more — well kind of, thanks to a new partnership between parent companies Schlumberger and Rockwell Automation a new company is at 700 Nix Dr. — Sensia.
David Mathews, Plant Manager, explained what this meant for the Duncan location.
“So historically...
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