News Archive
Celebrate the Shop Small Season
November 25, 2021 - I love Thanksgiving. It is my favorite time of the year, probably because my sweet Momma believed in pies for breakfast on Thanksgiving Day. However, I have noticed that we seem to go straight from "trick or treat" to "'tis the season!" My pie-loving self wants to post "bah humbug"...
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What is Business Retention and Expansion?
November 11, 2021 - The growth and expansion of existing business is the cornerstone of every local economy. While you often see fanfare surrounding new company announcements, supporting and maintaining existing companies and their investment in the community is even more critical. Thus, a successful regional growth strategy depends not only on a community...
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Meggie Froman-Knight completes University of Oklahoma Economic Development Institute (OU EDI)
October 29, 2021 - On Thursday, Meggie Froman-Knight graduated from the University of Oklahoma Economic Development Institute (OU EDI) during the OU EDI Fall 2021 session. Froman-Knight serves as the Executive Director for the Claremore Industrial and Economic Development Authority (CIEDA). OU EDI is designed to provide professional economic developers with up-to-date knowledge and tools...
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What is Business/Retail Attraction? A word from Meggie-Froman Knight
October 23, 2021 - One of the most common questions our economic development team is asked is how we recruit businesses and retail locations to Claremore, or “Why doesn’t Claremore have a (insert your favorite store or restaurant)?”. Attraction is undoubtedly one of the more “eye-catching” elements of...
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Claremore Industrial and Economic Development Authority Receives Excellence in Economic Development Award from the International Economic Development Council
October 6, 2021 - Each year, the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) recognizes the world’s best economic development programs, marketing materials, initiatives and leaders through its Excellence in Economic Development Awards. The Claremore Industrial and Economic Development Authority (CIEDA) was awarded with a Silver Rank for its 2020 Annual Report. The honor was...
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Honoring and Remembering the Incredible Life of Dr. Keith Ballard.
September 28, 2021 - Today, we honor and remember the incredible life of Dr. Keith Ballard.
For the past seven years, we have been honored to have Dr. Ballard's knowledge, expertise, and passion for education guiding the development and implementation of CIEDA's talent development efforts. Under his leadership, CIEDA's workforce portfolio...
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Dutch Bros is coming to Claremore!
September 14, 2021 -
CLAREMORE, Okla. (Sept. 14, 2021) – Dutch Bros Coffee, a leader in the drive-thru coffee category, is coming to Claremore! Dutch Bros was founded in 1992 when two real-life bros bought a double-head espresso machine, cranked up the stereo and started experimenting with 100 pounds of coffee beans.
What can customers expect from their...
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CIEDA welcomes Terri May Peters to lead organization’s small business development
September 1, 2021 - The Claremore Industrial and Economic Development Authority (CIEDA) is excited to welcome Terri May Peters as the newest addition to their staff. Peters will be leading the organization’s small business development effort and overseeing Connect Claremore.
A Chelsea High School and Rogers State University graduate, Peters joins...
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Claremore Chamber partners with CIEDA for ‘Receipts During Reconstruction
August 23, 2021 - The Claremore Area Chamber of Commerce and the Claremore Industrial & Economic Development Authority (CIEDA) will host ‘Receipts During Reconstruction’ from August 23 – September 30, to assist those businesses affected by the current construction on State Highway 20.
From now until the end of September, citizens are encouraged to visit...
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Employer registration open for Reboot Rogers County
August 3, 2021 - Non-profit organizations from across the region are joining together to host the sixth Reboot Rebuild Rogers County event. This free workplace readiness expo provides job seekers with access to various resources, including potential employers, help agencies, and methods of continuing education.
Reboot Rebuild Rogers County will be held on...
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