Duncan Area Economic Development Foundation

The Duncan Area Economic Development Foundation (DAEDF) was proud to host Duncan High School Juniors for an incredible day of industry tours, showcasing the amazing opportunities right here in our community! Students visited: ?? DRH Health – learning about healthcare careers ?? First Bank & Trust Co. - exploring the world of finance ?? Sensia – seeing innovation in automation ??? Solitaire – discovering manufacturing in action A huge thank you to PGM Processing LLC for hosting lunch in their stunning new building, with an engaging presentation from Model 1 Commercial Vehicles about career pathways. Special thanks to: ?? New Hope Baptist West for providing tables, chairs, and cornhole boards ?? Big Belly Deli for the thoughtful handwritten messages on every lunch It’s partnerships like these that inspire the next generation and strengthen our community. Together, we’re building a brighter future! ?? #investduncan #WorkforceDevelopment #partnership #DAEDF #DuncanProud #FutureLeaders

?? Cheers to 5 Years, Kochendorfer Brewing Company! ?? The Duncan Area Economic Development Foundation proudly congratulates Kochendorfer Brewing Company on five incredible years of manufacturing and distributing exceptional Oklahoma craft beer right here in Duncan! Your dedication to quality, innovation, and community has not only created jobs and boosted the local economy but also turned Kochendorfer into a destination that welcomes people from all over the world. Here’s to continued success and many more years of brewing greatness in Duncan! ?? #investduncan #kochendorferbrewing #DuncanProud #OklahomaCraftBeer #5YearsStrong #EconomicDevelopment #SupportLocal

Today, we honor and thank our veterans for their incredible service and sacrifice. The Duncan Area Economic Development Foundation stands in gratitude for all you’ve done for our nation. #veteransday #Gratitude

Today is Election Day! Find your polling location and cast your vote before polls close at 7pm. Every vote matters - make your voice heard! #ElectionDay #Vote2024 #investduncan https://lnkd.in/epi9aVNK

???? Huge shoutout to the incredible team at Sensia Global for stepping up to help judge the Duncan Area Youth Engineering Contest Race Cars ahead of the big competition taking place on Tuesday, November 5! Their expertise and support mean so much to our community, and we can’t wait to see the cars in action. Thank you, Sensia, for being such amazing partners in making this event a success! ?? #investduncan #STEM #Partnership #workforcedevelopment #CommunitySupport #ThankYouSensia

Let’s cheer on our local engineering whizzes! A huge shoutout to students from Central High, Duncan, Red River Technology Center, and Walters for participating in the Duncan Area Youth Engineering Contest! These talented students are putting their skills to the test, designing and building CO2 race cars. ??? We can’t wait to see the innovative designs and fierce competition at The Simmons Center on November 5th. Let’s show our support for these future engineers! #investduncan #DAEDF #STEM #Engineering #YouthInnovation #workforcedevelopment #talent

Select Oklahoma in partnership with the Oklahoma Department of Commerce, Oklahoma Business Roundtable Inc, and economic development organizations from across the state, which included the Duncan Area Economic Development Foundation, recently hosted a site consultant reception in Greenville. Thank you to all the site consultants who attended! These events are crucial for showcasing the incredible opportunities and benefits of doing business in Oklahoma. We look forward to continuing to connect with you and help you find the perfect location for your company. #selectoklahoma #investduncan #siteconsultant #investment #partnership

The Duncan Area Economic Development Foundation (DAEDF) will host the Duncan Area Youth Engineering Contest for 7th - 12th grade students in the Red River Technology Center school district. The race will be held on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, at the Simmons Center, 800 Chisholm Trail Parkway, Duncan, OK. Call our office at 580-255-9675 to get your $5 car kit. The contest is challenging for students, teachers, and parents. It requires critical thinking, design, drafting, and manufacturing a CO2 race car. The students compete in a tournament for cash prizes in 4 categories People's Choice, Engineering, Racing, and Best Overall. This contest is possible because of DAEDF's partnership with our local middle schools, high schools, Red River Technology Center, and Cameron University. Duncan's Dream It Do It Oklahoma initiative is a manufacturing career pathways associated with the Manufacturing Institute and the National Association of Manufacturers(NAM). #investduncan #workforcedevelopment #STEMeducation

Meet DAEDF’s Intern for this year, Maylin Vang. We joined her last night at the DHS Homecoming Parade & Bonfire. Maylin is not only DAEDF’s intern, she is the senior class homecoming candidate for football! #demonpride #workforcedevelopment #intern #investduncan

Join the Duncan Public Library, Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc., and the Oklahoma Works- South Central OK for a workshop on criminal record expungement. Gain insight from legal experts, discover how this can help your future opportunities, and find out if you qualify for assistance with the process! This is a FREE workshop open to all!