The Ada Jobs Foundation contracts with the City of Ada to promote and recommend economic development opportunities with the city. We were established in 1998 to create and retain quality jobs for the Ada area. We serve as a "one-stop-shop" for economic development by coordinating with the city and other entities for your benefit. The Ada Jobs Foundation works in partnership with state and local government, educators, training providers, financial institutions, and business.
Our partners include Ada Area Chamber of Commerce, Ada Industrial Development Corporation, Chickasaw Nation, City of Ada, East Central University, Pontotoc County Commissioners, Pontotoc Technology Center & Science and Natural Resources Foundation. Ada's central location, trained labor, low utility costs, and unique incentives are just some of the reasons why Ada, Oklahoma is the ideal location for doing business.
The Ada Jobs Foundation staff is dedicated to business growth and development regardless of company size.
Our partners include Ada Area Chamber of Commerce, Ada Industrial Development Corporation, Chickasaw Nation, City of Ada, East Central University, Pontotoc County Commissioners, Pontotoc Technology Center & Science and Natural Resources Foundation. Ada's central location, trained labor, low utility costs, and unique incentives are just some of the reasons why Ada, Oklahoma is the ideal location for doing business.
The Ada Jobs Foundation staff is dedicated to business growth and development regardless of company size.
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Ada's pro-business environment means access to unique local incentives and numerous training programs.
Ada is also centrally located to serve a global business community, and has ample quality labor with a variety of skills.
The low cost of living makes doing business in Ada cost effective.
Few other communities compare to Ada, Oklahoma.
We are home to one of the largest and most progressive Native American tribes, a 4-year university, an US EPA research facility, formerly a New York Stock Exchange listed community, and numerous other growing and entrepreneurial businesses.
Ada is also centrally located to serve a global business community, and has ample quality labor with a variety of skills.
The low cost of living makes doing business in Ada cost effective.
Few other communities compare to Ada, Oklahoma.
We are home to one of the largest and most progressive Native American tribes, a 4-year university, an US EPA research facility, formerly a New York Stock Exchange listed community, and numerous other growing and entrepreneurial businesses.
In 1998, the citizens of Ada passed Proposition 2, a quarter-cent sales tax to fund economic development projects.
In 2002 and 2007, Proposition 2 was renewed by an overwhelming majority.
Proposition 2 funding was instrumental in retaining Pre-Paid Legal Service's corporate headquarters in Ada.
Proposition 2 funding has also been used to recruit the Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training, Globe Manufacturing OK LLC, and many other companies.
Incentives are customized for each client, and can include cash inducements.
In 2002 and 2007, Proposition 2 was renewed by an overwhelming majority.
Proposition 2 funding was instrumental in retaining Pre-Paid Legal Service's corporate headquarters in Ada.
Proposition 2 funding has also been used to recruit the Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training, Globe Manufacturing OK LLC, and many other companies.
Incentives are customized for each client, and can include cash inducements.
Ada, Oklahoma is centrally located in the United States.
This prime location can reduce distribution and shipping costs, which will give a business a competitive advantage over competitors located on the coasts.
Local businesses have noted that their lower distribution costs as one way they remain competitive in pricing within their industry.
As distribution costs continue to rise, a central location will continue to be a major factor in operating costs.
Ada is the transportation hub of four main state highways and is located within 45 miles of both major interstates and the highway 69/75 corridor.
This prime location can reduce distribution and shipping costs, which will give a business a competitive advantage over competitors located on the coasts.
Local businesses have noted that their lower distribution costs as one way they remain competitive in pricing within their industry.
As distribution costs continue to rise, a central location will continue to be a major factor in operating costs.
Ada is the transportation hub of four main state highways and is located within 45 miles of both major interstates and the highway 69/75 corridor.
The Pontotoc Technology Center provides businesses with skill and technical training for their employees.
The Training Fro Industry Program allows PTC to provide on-site training that is customized to meet specific business needs.
This program can usually be provided at no cost to the employer.
PTC also provides OSHA safety training to employers at little to no cost to a business.
PTC can also provide training to exiting employees to help them improve their skills to advance within a business.
PTC participates in the WorkKeys and KeyTrain program and can assist potential employees improve their skills.
The Training Fro Industry Program allows PTC to provide on-site training that is customized to meet specific business needs.
This program can usually be provided at no cost to the employer.
PTC also provides OSHA safety training to employers at little to no cost to a business.
PTC can also provide training to exiting employees to help them improve their skills to advance within a business.
PTC participates in the WorkKeys and KeyTrain program and can assist potential employees improve their skills.
Ada is known for local entrepreneurship with many companies starting here and growing to national recognition, including Legal Shield, Powerlift, Tornado Alley/GAMI, and MyGov.
The Ada Jobs Foundation continues to do its part to help local entrepreneurs.
We published a guide to starting a small business in the community that highlights major milestones and available resources.
The document contains links throughout.
The Ada Jobs Foundation also works closely with the Oklahoma Business Incubator Association, which helps Oklahoma build strong companies by bringing entrepreneurial leaders together.
The Ada Jobs Foundation continues to do its part to help local entrepreneurs.
We published a guide to starting a small business in the community that highlights major milestones and available resources.
The document contains links throughout.
The Ada Jobs Foundation also works closely with the Oklahoma Business Incubator Association, which helps Oklahoma build strong companies by bringing entrepreneurial leaders together.
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