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Governor's Cup Competition Results in 1st and 2nd Place for ECU Teams!
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Paulsen Award Winner, Larisa Bolin
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The Donald W. Reynolds Governor's Cup is a statewide collegiate competition, hosted by i2E, Inc., Innovation to Enterprise, that encourages team building, academic diversity, market research and financial projections as key elements in creating a winning team.
One of Ada Jobs Foundation's goals is to foster the development of entrepreneurs. In support of this goal, AJF works in collaboration with ECU's Stonecipher School of Business and Wilburn L. Smith Center for Entrepreneurship to support the Governor's Cup by providing staff to judge business plans and sponsorship of the competition.
Air-Ez, led by ECU freshman Larisa Bolin of Ada and team member ECU senior Breanna Ragan of McAlester, took first place in the Small Business Division. Air-Ez is an easily attachable system that turns a typical airline seat into a safe and comfortable seat for handicapped and mobility-impaired individuals.
James Brown, an ECU junior from Shawnee, took second with Back Seat Hero. Back Seat Hero is a pressure-sensitive mat with indicator lights that signal the driver to a passenger's presence in the back seat.
Bolin was also named the small business division 2016 Paulsen Award Scholarship recipient. The $5,000 scholarship, named in honor of Oklahoma Business Roundtable President Don Paulsen, is designed to encourage Oklahoma's future leaders to continue their education while at the same time contributing their viewpoints to the ongoing dialogue on key economic issues.
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AJF Welcomes James Eldridge to Team
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James Eldridge, Economic Development Specialist for the Ada Jobs Foundation
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Recently graduating with his Master's Degree in Regional and City Planning from the University of Oklahoma, James Eldridge joins the Ada Jobs Foundation as an Economic Development Specialist. Prior to coming to Ada, Eldridge formed a background in community and economic development through his work with the Uptown 23rd District Association, Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department, University of Oklahoma, and as an AmeriCorps Service Member.
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Michael Southard becomes 1 of 7
Certified Economic Developers in Oklahoma
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Southard is Congratulated by Jeff Finkle, CEO of IEDC, for earning his CEcD |
Michael Southard, President and CEO of the Ada Jobs Foundation recently earned the designation of Certified Economic Developer (CEcD), a national recognition that denotes a mastery of principal skills in economic development, professional attainment and a commitment to personal and professional growth. He joins the over 1,100 active CEcDs in the United States and seven in Oklahoma by attaining this certification.
"Only 30% of those who sit for the CEcD exam pass, resulting in very few communities in the United States or internationally being able to boast of having a Certified Economic Developer on their team." said Lucas Clark, Chairman of the Ada Jobs Foundation Board of Directors, "Ada is fortunate to have Mike Southard, who is now newly certified as a CEcD, leading our community's economic development efforts. This is just one more accolade to put Ada on the map for those looking to invest and grow their business."
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Intern Ada Summer Internship Program
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 Intern Ada is a community wide summer internship program for college students, designed to help meet the needs of local employers by attracting outside talent in degree programs not available locally.
The program will kick-off at the beginning of June and last through the end of July. Interns will live in Ada and have opportunities to develop relationships, experience Ada's quality of life, and be mentored by seasoned professionals. In addition, interns will participate in Young Professionals of Ada events.
Opportunities are still available for businesses that are interested in hosting an intern this summer.
Contact Us For More Information...
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Office: 580-235-0070
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