Economic Development

Mark Snead, president of the Oklahoma City-based economic research firm RegionTrack, addresses the audience during the Lawton-Fort Sill Economic Development Corp.'s annual luncheon Wednesday at the Hilton Garden Inn and Convention Center. Eric Swanson/Ledger photo.

Mark Snead, president of the Oklahoma City-based economic research firm RegionTrack, addresses the audience during the Lawton-Fort Sill Economic Development Corp.'s annual luncheon Wednesday at the Hilton Garden Inn and Convention Center. Eric Swanson/Ledger photo.

LEDC: Lawton Fort Sill economic forecast good through 2024

News Staff
Thursday, October 28, 2021
LAWTON — Lawton has weathered the economic recession of 2020-21 and may see a strong economy in 2022, an economist said Wednesday.   “The forecast is way more optimistic than it was a year ago,” said Mark Snead, president of the Oklahoma City-based economic research firm RegionTrack.
Health care, jobs among House study issues

Health care, jobs among House study issues

Health care, jobs among House study issues

Mike W. Ray Staff Writer
Thursday, July 29, 2021
OKLAHOMA CITY – Interim study topics in the state House of Representatives this summer and fall will include health care, job development and other business issues, the effects of the coronavirus pandemic on student learning, potential measures to reduce reliance on public welfare programs,...
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Governor Checks Out Local Economic Development

Michael Kinney
Tuesday, July 14, 2020
Kevin Stitt has been to Lawton before. Whether it’s been in his official capacity as governor of Oklahoma or as an athlete growing up in Norman, he has made the trip down I-44 many times. So, it wasn’t any surprise that Stitt recently found himself back in Lawton last Friday on a day-long tour.
Plan to support economic development, advocating for small businesses, and promoting tourism.

Plan to support economic development, advocating for small businesses, and promoting tourism.

Lt. Gov. Pinnell adds Kirby Smith to staff

News Staff
Tuesday, November 12, 2019
OKLAHOMA CITY - Lieutenant Governor Matt Pinnell recently announced the addition of Kirby Smith to his staff. In this new role Ms. Smith will travel the state implementing the Lt. Governor’s mission of supporting economic development, advocating for small businesses, and promoting tourism.
Exploring options to help create jobs in technology, the Lawton-Fort Sill Chamber of Commerce invited futurist and strategic advisor Daniel Burrus to the Chamber luncheon on Monday, Sept. 16. Burrus has written seven books over the past 30 years and has several Fortune 500 companies as clients.

Exploring options to help create jobs in technology, the Lawton-Fort Sill Chamber of Commerce invited futurist and strategic advisor Daniel Burrus to the Chamber luncheon on Monday, Sept. 16. Burrus has written seven books over the past 30 years and has several Fortune 500 companies as clients.

Strategic advisor discusses economic development plans with city leaders

Curtis Awbrey – Editor
Tuesday, September 24, 2019
LAWTON - At the Monday, Sept. 16, Lawton-Fort Sill Chamber of Commerce luncheon, members heard discussion concerning economic development needs and the importance of extending the CIP (Capital Improvement Plan).
Southwest Ledger photo by Curtis Awbrey, Lawton Mayor Stan Booker and President / CEO of the Lawton-Fort Sill Economic Development Corporation Brad Cooksey visit after the Lawton-Fort Sill Chamber of Com- merce’s State of the City luncheon at the Lawton Country Club on Thursday, Sept. 12. Lawton City Manager Michael Cleghorn is shown in the background.

Southwest Ledger photo by Curtis Awbrey, Lawton Mayor Stan Booker and President / CEO of the Lawton-Fort Sill Economic Development Corporation Brad Cooksey visit after the Lawton-Fort Sill Chamber of Com- merce’s State of the City luncheon at the Lawton Country Club on Thursday, Sept. 12. Lawton City Manager Michael Cleghorn is shown in the background.

Lawton-Fort Sill Chamber of Commerce Luncheon 'STATE OF THE CITY'

Curtis Awbrey – Editor
Monday, September 16, 2019
LAWTON- During his first State of the City address, Mayor Stan Booker highlighted the city’s accomplishments and discussed what is needed to strengthen Lawton’s infrastructure and economy.
The new $360 million Sofidel tissue manufacturing facility located at Public Service Company of Oklahoma’s (PSO) 2,500- acre Inola River Rail Industrial Park is bringing new attention to the area after it was named a Project of the Year by the Oklahoma Economic Development Council (OEDC).

The new $360 million Sofidel tissue manufacturing facility located at Public Service Company of Oklahoma’s (PSO) 2,500- acre Inola River Rail Industrial Park is bringing new attention to the area after it was named a Project of the Year by the Oklahoma Economic Development Council (OEDC).

PSO’s Inola River Rail Industrial Park Named Oklahoma Economic Development Council’s 2019 Project of the Year

News Staff
Monday, August 19, 2019
TULSA – The new $360 million Sofidel tissue manufacturing facility located at Public Service Company of Oklahoma’s (PSO) 2,500- acre Inola River Rail Industrial Park is bringing new attention to the area after it was named a Project of the Year by the Oklahoma Economic Development Council (OEDC).
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