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Claremore plays role in the next generation of space travel
June 4, 2023 - Green Country residents were in for a special treat Tuesday night as many had the opportunity to witness the SpaceX Dragon return from a nine-day mission to the International Space Station. The spacecraft made its way across the state around 9:55 p.m. and landed 10 minutes later on the Florida coast....
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CIEDA celebrates Economic Development Week
May 11, 2023 - Next week, the Claremore Industrial and Economic Development Authority (CIEDA) will join organizations nationwide in celebrating Economic Development Week (EDW). Kicking off on May 8, EDW began in 2016 as a platform to honor and recognize the impact of professional economic developers on their local communities and increase awareness for local programs...
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Claremore Industrial Park prepares for future growth
April 8, 2023 - As a native of Rogers County, I have fond memories of driving down State Highway 66 and passing by various businesses, retail destinations, and restaurants. However, despite being familiar with the names of the manufacturing operations located off the highway, I had little understanding of their products or their importance to...
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CIEDA celebrates start of 2023 legislative session
February 25, 2023 - Spring is in the air! Like many of you, our team feels rejuvenated and excited as we welcome warmer weather and sunshine. Likewise, we also enjoy the sense of energy and anticipation that follows the start of a new Oklahoma State Legislative Session.
The impact of local and state...
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Claremore utilizes economic incentives to support region’s growing tourism industry
February 8, 2023 - Serving as the third-largest industry in Oklahoma, tourism continues to be a leading source of economic revenue. According to recent data released by the Oklahoma Department of Tourism and Recreation, this growing sector supports over 96,000 industry jobs and $748 million in state and local taxes.
Recognizing the importance of robust...
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Claremore Regional Airport continues commitment to infrastructure improvements
January 21, 2023 - Oklahoma has a rich history in aerospace, filled with stories of aviation enthusiasts like Wiley Post and Clyde Cessna. Today, our state continues to be a leader in this growing industry and is at the forefront of aviation innovation, improvement and development.
Rogers County is home to a thriving...
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The Lilac District celebrates the opening of The Same Page
January 18, 2023 - Big changes are happening in The Lilac District, with several new retail and dining locations opening. This weekend, Claremore's downtown district will welcome another new addition, The Same Page.
The Same Page is an independent, general-trade bookstore focused on community and sharing a love of books. Owner/Operator Katie...
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Claremore Regional Airport set to begin apron rehabilitation project
January 14, 2023 - Oklahoma has a rich history in aerospace, filled with stories of aviation enthusiasts like Wiley Post and Clyde Cessna. Today, our state continues to be a leader in this growing industry and is at the forefront of aviation innovation, improvement and development.
Rogers County is home to a thriving...
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Rogers County announces new workforce training initiative
January 10, 2023 - Rogers County is currently experiencing lower than average unemployment. With a rate of just 2.7 percent, several high-wage positions in manufacturing, education and healthcare sectors remain unfilled.
To aid in staffing in-demand occupations, The Claremore Industrial and Economic Development Authority, in conjunction with the City of Claremore and Rogers County,...
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CIEDA celebrates a successful 2022
December 20, 2022 - 2022 was another exciting year for economic development in Rogers County. Our community celebrated new industrial attraction and multiple expansion announcements, witnessed transformation across our downtown corridor, and has been at the forefront of innovative talent development initiatives, ensuring a robust workforce pipeline. This...
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