STORIES OF ADA AREA ENTREPRENEURS & INNOVATORS

Business Improvement Grant:

BIG Ideas to Help Small Communities

By: Sunnie Dawn Baker 

There are many tools that work together to help make Ada a place where people want to live, work, and thrive, but they all work in concert to fulfill Ada Jobs Foundation’s vision—to promote a vibrant community and a prosperous local economy. One of these approaches, the Business Improvement Grant, involves multiple local partners coming together to revitalize our downtown area. This not only benefits our existing businesses but also creates a space where others might be encouraged to start their own, especially when they see the support that exists within our community. The Business Improvement Grant demonstrates that in Ada, we don’t just talk about helping our local businesses; we assist them where they need it most, by providing financial support and investing in their own vision.

YOUTH CODING LEAGUE PRESEASON ROUND-UP

Youth Coding League regular season, Spring 2024, is a wrap. Results are in and the Conduit Coders, sponsored by the Ada Jobs Foundation, came in second in the nation! On top of that, every single coder on the team-- all twelve of them-- cracked the top 100. Seven were in the top fifty, and on top of that, three were in the top ten nationwide out of around 450 coders. Congratulations to Jameson, in sixth place, Eli, in fifth place, and Sophia, who is ranked number one!

Congratulations to the Conduit Coders on a great preseason. We're proud of your hard work and dedication. Stay tuned for more updates as we embark on to the next phase of the season.

TRIBAL MUNICIPAL SYMPOSIUM RECAP

On March 22nd, Peggy Saunkeah took part in a panel discussion on economic development organized by the Oklahoma Municipal League. The Tribal Symposium, held at East Central University, focused on the importance of partnerships between tribal entities and community leaders to boost municipal economies. Saunkeah discussed the Ada Jobs Foundation's role in securing federal funding and partnering with East Central University and the Chickasaw Nation to promote economic growth in the community.

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