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Claremore celebrates industrial sector growth as result of manufacturing investment
December 15, 2022 - In a move hailed as an economic success, Claremore Industrial and Economic Development Authority (CIEDA) finalized the sale of a 60,000 square-foot manufacturing campus to MST Manufacturing, concluding an incentive agreement set in motion in 2018.
To aid the company in offsetting startup costs, CIEDA purchased an existing manufacturing space,...
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Shop Small, Shop Early, Shop Claremore
November 19, 2022 - The holiday season is here, and it seems the cooler weather has accompanied it! This week our community celebrated this special time of year with the annual Community Tree Lighting at Ne-Mar Center thanks to the Neely family, as well as Dickens on the Boulevard this weekend. These two events...
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CIEDA welcomes Bailey Thompson as organization’s Office Manager
October 28, 2022 - The Claremore Industrial and Economic Development Authority (CIEDA) is excited to welcome Bailey Thompson as the newest addition to its staff. Thompson will serve as the organization’s Office Manager, and play a vital role in overseeing daily operations, managing finances and assisting team members with economic and talent...
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Rogers County hosts inaugural Recognition of Excellence Awards
October 27, 2022 - Business and community leaders gathered on Wednesday to celebrate the inaugural Recognition of Excellence Awards. Presented by the Rogers County Center for Manufacturing Workforce Excellence, these awards celebrate Rogers County's thriving industrial sector and the individuals who continue to create, innovate and drive our region forward.
“Award...
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Happy National Manufacturing Month!
October 11, 2022 - Happy National Manufacturing Month!
Launched annually on the first Friday in October, the goal of Manufacturing Month is to show the reality of modern manufacturing careers by encouraging companies and educational institutions around the nation to open their doors to students, parents, teachers, and community leaders.
Rogers County is...
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Claremore Children’s Center to open new Chelsea facility
September 1, 2022 - Finding accessible and affordable childcare continues to be a challenge for working guardians across the country. To help alleviate this obstacle in Rogers County, the Claremore Children’s Center announced the opening of a second childcare facility located in Chelsea, OK. The new operation Chelsea Children's Center LLC...
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Claremore Regional Airport celebrates opening of new t-hangar facility
September 1, 2022 - The Claremore Regional Airport, Claremore Industrial and Economic Development Authority and Claremore Area Chamber of Commerce joined together to celebrate the opening of a new 10-unit t-hangar building. The facility represents a total capital investment of nearly $800,000 and was the direct result of high regional demand and interest. All spaces...
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CIEDA partners to find innovative solutions to fill workforce pipeline
August 9, 2022 - In the second quarter of 2022, the CIEDA team hosted eight business retention visits with major county employers. A trend across each entity was that despite the challenging economic times, many were experiencing continued growth and expansion. As a result, each company has a need to fill new job positions with...
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“With change comes opportunity” - Exciting momentum for Downtown Claremore
August 9, 2022 - I am a native Rogers County resident and proud to call Claremore home. Over the years, I have had the honor and privilege to watch our community grow, develop and flourish. One area that has witnessed a true transformation is our downtown corridor. While many of us are aware of...
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CIEDA launches new career portal
July 19, 2022 - The Claremore Industrial and Economic Development Authority is excited to announce a new and creative platform to connect prospective employees with available positions in Rogers County. The "Careers Portal" on growclaremore.com is a centrally located, user-friendly job board allowing Rogers County businesses and job seekers to advertise and search...
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