BUSINESS – Ponca City Now

Glitch in Oklahoma marijuana licensing portal cancels thousands of business licenses

Friday, May 16 by KOKH

OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — A glitch in the licensing portal that the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority uses inadvertently canceled thousands of medical marijuana business licenses.The OMMA said they are aware of a glitch with the Thentia platform.They are urging businesses that were affected to reach out to them.The OMMA also said if a business received... Read More.

TikTok Impacts Business Growth and Jobs Across Oklahoma, Study Finds

Wednesday, March 12 by News 9

A new economic impact study by Oxford Economics, in partnership with TikTok, highlights the impact the app has on Oklahoma businesses and local economic growth. Here's a snapshot of the platform's significance across the state:$200 million: Amount contributed to Oklahoma's GDP in 2023 through TikTok marketing by small-to-mid-sized businesses. 40,000 jobs in Oklahoma directly... Read More.

OKC Business Expects More Interest After Route 66 Monument Installed

Wednesday, December 4 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (KOKH) — Oklahoma City businesses expressed excitement at the prospect of more tourism and foot traffic along Route 66. Officials unveiled the first urban installation of the Route 66 Centennial Monument Project at NW 23rd St and N Hudson Ave on Tuesday, Nov.26. The new marker is just a few blocks up the... Read More.

RCB Bank to host Business After Hours Thursday

Monday, September 23 by News Director

The Ponca City Chamber of Commerce invites members to join them for the September "Business After Hours", this Thursday evening, hosted by RCB Bank. This event will by an amazing networking opportunity. Bring your business cards and wear your logo. Lots of business occurs at Business After Hours! The event will be held from 5... Read More.

360 Turf & Outdoor Equipment is Chamber’s Business Partner of the Month

Wednesday, July 19 by Lyman James

Congratulations to Aaron and Amie Hindman 360 Turf and Outdoor Equipment, named by the Ponca City Business Council as the July Chamber Business Partner of the month. 306 Turf and Outdoor Equipment is authorized to sell and service Hustler, Toro & Husqvarna Equipment, and is located three easy miles west of Ponca City on... Read More.

Chamber’s Business After Hours this Thursday!

Tuesday, June 27 by Lyman James

This Thursday is the Chamber’s Business After Hours starting at 5:30 hosted by Cherokee Strip Credit Union at the Carolyn Renfro Center! The event will be catered by Danny’s Barbeque Headquarters. It will feature a silent auction, raffles, and prizes. All proceeds will be donated to Hospice of North Central Oklahoma!

Highway 60 Tire is Chamber Business Partner for December

Monday, December 12 by Lyman James

Ben Evans, Chair of the Ponca City Business Council, presents Jesse Cecena, Melissa Cecena, Larry Nixon, Karen Nixon and their team with Highway 60 Tire and Service the December Chamber/Business Partner of the Month. They are located at 64643 Highway 60. They offer quality customer service along with all types of tires and vehicle... Read More.

Oklahoma State’s School of Business to induct three new Hall of Fame Members

Tuesday, August 9 by Lyman James

(STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Aug. 9, 2022) — Oklahoma State University’s Spears School of Business will honor three alumni — OSU President Emeritus Burns Hargis, Jay Helm and Stacy McMahan — with their induction into the school’s Hall of Fame on Nov. 11 at the ConocoPhillips OSU Alumni Center.The annual Spears Business Hall of Fame banquet recognizes... Read More.

Apply for Non Profit Assistance and Small Business Assistance Grants

Thursday, March 31 by Lyman James

The City of Ponca City announced that you can apply for Non Profit Assistance and Small Business Assistance Grants! Applications will be available beginning April 1st and are due April 30th. Please reach out to Kat Long at 765-7070 or at [email protected] and she’ll help you with any questions! Grant awards will range... Read More.

OBN serves Search Warrant at unlicensed medical marijuana business in Blackwell

Monday, May 10 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics served a Search Warrant Thursday morning at an unlicensed medical marijuana business in Blackwell."This medical marijuana business let their OMMA license expire last June and their OBN license expired in October. They continued to grow marijuana while making no effort to get into compliance with state law."---Mark Woodward, OBN... Read More.

Entrepreneurs learn strategies for success at free “Starting Your Business” class

Wednesday, January 27 by Lyman James

(STILLWATER, OKLAHOMA / January 26, 2021) – Future business owners will learn the essentials needed to take their venture from conception to reality at “Starting Your Business” on Saturday, Feb. 13, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Brad Rickelman, Assistant Director of Meridian Technology’s Center for Business Development, will cover topics like how to conduct... Read More.

Ponca City Chamber’s Spotlight Business of the week – The Ponca City Art Center

Monday, June 15 by Lyman James

The Ponca City Business Council Chamber Spotlight Business this week is The Ponca City Art Center located in the City Central Building, 400 East Central, on the 5th Floor. Terron Liles is the Executive Director.The Ponca City Art Center is dedicated to enriching the cultural life in our community by promoting, teaching, and... Read More.