Overview

Ponca City Development Authority supports business expansion and economic growth in Ponca City, Oklahoma, through incentives, local employer assistance, and workforce development. Its Ponca Works program connects businesses with job seekers and schools through internships, career preparation, job fairs, and a regional jobs board. The authority also runs City Central, a downtown building with private offices, coworking space, and meeting facilities. Public tax dollars fund its business incentives, which require approval from its board of trustees and ongoing compliance by recipients. Established as a public trust in 2003, the authority is headquartered in Ponca City.