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Ponca City: Balancing Your Life, Living the Dream!

For those seeking balance in their professional and personal lives, Ponca City offers the security and advantage of a small town with the convenience and services of a much larger area. The city’s economic opportunties, micropolitan amenities and strategic location have helped make Ponca City one of the top 100 American communities, according to Relocate America.

Our community is located in the center of the Oklahoma Gateway economic region of north central Oklahoma, providing easy access to three major metropolitan areas in Oklahoma City, Tulsa and Wichita. Ponca City’s location offers a premier location for energy, manufacturing, research and corporate facilities coupled with an outstanding community in which to live.

Whether it is for personal or professional reasons, in Ponca City success is available. We invite you to inquire within.

n Demographics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

n Housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

n Population . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

n Medical. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

n Community Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

n Business Climate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

n Business Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

n Manufacturing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

n Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

n Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

n Retail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

n Entertainment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

n Relocation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

n Military Veterans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

n Police. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

n Weather . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

n Area Map. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back Cover

2008 Ponca City By the Numbers www.goponca.com

demographicsP O N C A C I T Y

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Household IncomeAverage Household Income: . . . . . . . $ 57,020Median Household Income: . . . . . . . $ 45,151

Source: U.S. Department of Labor; Oklahoma Tax Commission 2007

C O S T O F L I V I N G

Cost of Living: . . . . . . 91.7% of National AverageIndustrial Land Cost: . . . . . . from $.50 per sq.ft.Industrial Lease Rates: . . from $1.50 per sq.ft. (annual)Offi ce Lease Rates: . . . from $6.50 per sq.ft. (annual)Property Tax Rate: . . . . . . less than one percentSales Tax Rate: . . . . . . . . . . . . State: 4.5%

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . City: 3.5%

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TOTAL: 8.0%Corporate Income Tax Rate . . . . . . . . . 6.0%

H O U S E H O L D I N C O M E B Y P E R C E N TA G E

$150,000 & above . . . . . .3.53%

$100,000 - $149,999 . . . .8.34%

$75,000 - $99,999 . . . . .11.4%

$50,000 - $74,999. . . . . .21.16%

$35,000 - $49,999 . . . . .17.25%

$25,000 - $34,999 . . . . .14.13%

$15,000 - $24,999 . . . . . .13.33%

$0 - $14,999. . . . . . . . .10.86%

Source: Claritas Inc., 2007

* Tax burdens includes property and local sales tax. Source: “State and Local Tax Burdens Comparison” The Tax Foundation, 2007

T A X C O M P A R I S O N S Federal/State/ State/Local Local Tax Burden* Rank in the 50 States Tax Burden* Rank in the 50 States Oklahoma 27.8% 50 9.0% 45Texas 29.8% 41 9.3% 43Missouri 30.2% 38 1 0.1% 34Arkansas 30.7% 32 10.4% 13Kansas 31.0% 27 11.2% 15Colorado 31.8% 23 10.4% 30Michigan 31.9% 21 11.2% 14Illinois 33.2% 14 10.8% 22


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Average Age of Total Population . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39.7 yrs.

P O P U L A T I O N

Market Area Population . . . . . . . . . 98,823(includes incorporated areas of Kay County and portions of Garfi eld, Grant, Noble, Osage, Pawnee Counties and Southern Kansas.)

Kay County Population. . . . . . . . . . 46,434Total Households . . . . . . . . . . . . 18,389Male . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48.7%Female . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51.3%Ponca City Population . . . . . . . . . . 25,759

B Y R A C E / E T H N I C I T Y

White-Non Hispanic . . . . . . 77.7%Hispanic . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.6%African American . . . . . . . 3.0%American Indian/Alaska Native . 7.5%Asian/Pacifi c Islander. . . . . . 0.9%Some Other Race . . . . . . . 2.6%Two or More Races . . . . . . 3.7%

Sources: Claritas Inc., U.S Census - 2007 Estimates OSU Center for Applied Economic Research – 2008 Estimates

Whether you are looking for a modest starter home or a country estate, Ponca City offers you a new home that costs 20% less than the national average.

New housing development includes the Huntington Tract and the just announced Fox Run development next to Lake Ponca and the Wentz Golf Course. These new construction homes share our community with stately homes built during an era where pride of craftsmanship reached a new high, as well as newer homes that offer a customized feel and the lifestyle choices demanded by today’s consumer. All Ponca City homes share a commute that is measured in minutes and a community that is committed to a classic American lifestyle. Walk to school or the park, hit the trails, bike to the lake or visit the new Ponca City Recreation Center, now under construction, after work. It’s all within easy reach.

Source: Claritas Inc., 2007; North Central Board of Realtors 2007

O W N E R O C C U P I E D H O U S I N G V A L U E S

$60,000 & Under: . . . . . . 6.01%$60,000 - $100,000 . . . . . 28.06%$100,000 - $200,000 . . . . 20.46%$200,000 & Up . . . . . . . 5.47%

H O U S I N G U N I T S

Total Housing Units . . . . . . . . . . . 18,389Owner Occupied: . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72%Renter Occupied: . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28%Average Owner Occupied Housing . . . $64,923Range of Housing: . . . . . .$11,500 - $450,000Multifamily Units: . . . . . . . . . . . . .3073Average Length of Residence . . . . . . 12 years


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community servicesP O N C A C I T Yn Ponca City Fire Department - Locally operated with four fi re stations and 65 fi refi ghtersn Ponca City Police Department – One offi cer per every 500 citizens (see page 13 for more information)n Ambulance Transfer – services provided by Ponca City Fire Department and supported by air ambulancen Citizens Police Academyn Enhanced 911 systemn Crime Stoppersn Emergency Management- operates and maintains a warning system for the Ponca City arean Elderly Living Alone Program n Neighborhood Watchn United Way - supports 17 non-profi t agencies, which provides a wide range of human services

For more information, please go to www.poncacityok.com/information.

Ponca City Medical Center

Number of Licensed Beds: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140Emergency Dept. Beds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Level II Trauma Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23,000 visits per year

PHYSICIANS AND SERVICES:Active Staff: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40Courtesy Staff: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Hospital Employees: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .465

SPECIALTIES INCLUDE n Anesthesia n Oncologyn Cardiology n OB/GYNn Hematology n Pediatricsn Internal Medicine n Podiatryn Neurology n Radiologyn Orthopedics n Urology

Major projects for 2007-08 include: COMPLETED PROJECTS. Expanded parkingWomen’s CenterOutpatient Therapy Center CONSTRUCTION STARTED17 bed Emergency Department

PATIENT CARE (2006)Admissions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,767Births . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 547Outpatient Visits. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66,729Surgeries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,535Home Health Visits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,613

www.poncamedcenter.comPONCA CITY PHYSICIANS & MEDICAL FACILITIES

Physicians . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Dentists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Optometrists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Urgent Care Facilities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Home Health Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Rehabilitation Facilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Orthopedic Sports Physicians. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Renal Care Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Cancer Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

KAY COUNTY & MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS

Medical Doctors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

Osteopaths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Registered Nurses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 376

Source: Oklahoma State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision, 2006; Oklahoma Osteopathic Association, 2006; Oklahoma Board of Nursing, 2006


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Our local business community has long recognized the ease of conducting commerce in Ponca City based upon our user friendly government, excellent location, and transportation amenities.

With its unique fl avor of classic Americana, Ponca City has become a magnet for small and middle size companies. Many of these fi rms are family owned, including America’s 2004 SBA Family Owned Business of the Year, while others offer a talented and motivated workforce the opportunity to excel. Indeed, the strong partnership between businesses and the community creates an exceptional environment for a desirable professional and personal lifestyle.

Source: Claritas, Inc. 2007

C O U N T Y W O R K F O R C E B Y O C C U P A T I O N S

Manufacturing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18.20%Construction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.68%Sales and Offi ce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.00%Professional and Related Occupations . . . . . . 18.43%Management, Business and Financial . . . . . . . 11.22%Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.67%Farming, Fishing and Forestry . . . . . . . . . . 0.80%

Source: Claritas, Inc. 2007

P O N C A C I T Y W O R K F O R C EC O M M U T E R S

Less than 15 minutes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58.53%15 -29 minutes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28.25%30-60+ minutes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.22%Average Travel Time: . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.8 minutes National Average: . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25.5 minutes

W O R K F O R C E I N A R E A

Total population within the labor area: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104,517*Includes Kay County and portions of Garfi eld, Grant, Noble, Osage, Pawnee Counties and portions of Cowley and Sumner Counties, Kansas

Total Workforce within the Labor area: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47,206*

POTENTIAL APPLICANT POOLEstimated Unemployed: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2,477Estimated Underemployed: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7,331Not Actively Seeking Work: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2,427TOTAL: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12,235*

*Source: Estimates from People Quick Facts


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Qualifying companies may be eligible for the following assistance programs for relocating or expanding their business in Ponca City:

n Ponca City Economic Development Incentive Programsn The Oklahoma Quality Jobs Actn New Jobs Tax Creditn Workforce Training Programsn New Market Tax Creditsn Tax Incentives on Indian Landsn Five Year Property Tax Exemptionn State Enterprise Zone Benefi tsn Federal Hub Zone Benefi tsn Freeport Inventory Tax Exemptionn Sales Tax Exemption on Goods Used in Manufacturingn Sales Tax Exemption on Energy Used in Manufacturing

For a complete list of available land

and buildings, go to www.goponca.com

and click on “AVAILABLE SITES”

PONCA CITY AIRPORT INDUSTRIAL PARKShovel Ready, Certifi ed Industrial Park

Contact: Ponca City Development Authority580.765.7070 or (fax) 580.765.0969

www.goponca.com

LANDn 150 acre, shovel ready Certifi ed Industrial Parkn Larger adjacent properties available n Percentage developed – 59%n Percentage occupied – 52 %n Pad Ready – 51 acresn Site plan and plat have been approved by local governmentn Ample additional area adjacent from the property is available for expansionn Adjacent to the Ponca City Airport

UTILITIESn Size of sanitary sewer – 20” and 24” from Industrial Parkn Waste water capacity per day – 5.1 MGD from Industrial Parkn Size of municipal water lines – 16” to Industrial Parkn Water capacity in gallons per day – 3 MGD to Industrial Parkn Electrical service – Provider: Ponca City Utility Authorityn Gas – Provider: Oklahoma Natural Gasn Telephone Service – Provider: AT&Tn Water/Sanitary Service – Provider: Ponca City Utility Authorityn Broadband – Providers: Ponca City Utility Authority / AT&T

E M P L O Y E R R A T I N G S O F T H E W O R K F O R C E - P O N C A C I T Y

Excellent Good Fair Poor

Productivity: 44% 56% 0% 0%

Worker Attitudes: 50% 31% 19% 0%

Language Competency: 33% 60% 7% 0%

Math Competency: 27% 60% 7% 6%

Skilled Worker Availability: 3% 66% 31% 0%

Unskilled Worker Availability: 31% 44% 19% 6%

Professional Worker Availability: 7% 47% 39% 7%

Technical Worker Availability: 7% 65% 21% 7%

Ponca City Workforce assessment Study 2005 conducted by Pathfi nders, Dallas, Texas

E M P L O Y E R R A T I N G S O F T H E W O R K F O R C E - N A T I O N A L L Y

Excellent Good Fair Poor

Productivity: 27% 58% 12% 5%

Worker Attitudes: 21% 56% 29% 6%

Language Competency: 13% 53% 28% 8%

Math Competency: 11% 50% 33% 1%

Skilled Worker Availability: 6% 43% 36% 18%

Unskilled Worker Availability: 25% 52% 20% 7%

Professional Worker Availability: 6% 38% 38% 14%

Technical Worker Availability: 6% 33% 42% 21%

Ponca City Workforce assessment Study 2005 conducted by Pathfi nders, Dallas, Texas

U.S. Median


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AMERICA’S FAMILY BUSINESS HEARTLAND MANUFACTURERS

Ponca City’s manufacturing base is both diverse and innovative. Locally made products include a wide range of home construction products; aerospace components; energy related products; specialty food products and food processing; heating and air conditioning units, parts and supplies and so much more. Ponca City industries employee state-of-the-art technologies used in steel and metal fabrication, telecommunications, and energy production. Simply put, Ponca City is not only a benchmark for Oklahoma, it also is widely recognized as a worldwide leader in numerous diversifi ed manufacturing areas.

n AIR SYSTEMS COMPONENTSHVAC grills and diffuserswww.airsysco.com

n AIRGASAcetylene and propylenewww.airgas.com

n AMERICAN SUPER CAR CONCEPTSSpecialty automotive replicaswww.americansupercarconcepts.com

n AMERICAN IRON SPORTS (Tonkawa)Sports related products including batting cages, sports complex equipmentwww.americanironsports.com

n BLISS INDUSTRIES, LLC.Hammer mill and pelletizerswww.bliss-industries.com

n CENTERLINE, INC.Repairs, tests & assembles high end spindleswww.centerline-inc.com

n CAMERON VALVESBall valveswww.c-a-m.com

n CAMERON COMPRESSIONCompression equipment and serviceswww.c-a-m.com

n CONTINENTAL CARBONCarbon black www.continentalcarbon.com

n CONTINENTAL TECHNOLOGIESSkid based fabrication,development of R & D researchwww.eltronresearch.com

n CONOCOPHILLIPSOil and gas related manufacturing and refi nerywww.conocophillips.com

n COOKSHACK, INC.Manufactures electric meat smokers & BBQ accessorieswww.cookshack.com

n CUSTOM MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT (CME)Heating, air and ventilation systemswww.cmemultizone.com

n ENCOMPASS TOOL AND MACHINE, INC.Injection molds, tool and diewww.encompasstool.com

n EVANS & ASSOCIATESAsphalt and concrete productionwww.evans-assoc.com

n GARROUTTE PRODUCTSLeather manufacturer-saddles & tackwww.circlegbrand.com

n HEAD COUNTRY FOOD PRODUCTS, INC.BBQ sauces, seasonings and salsawww.headcountry.com

n JUPITER SULPHURSulphur production from refi nery wastewww.tkinet.com

n LINDSAY MANUFACTURING INC.Residential and commercial central vacuum systems www.lindsaymfg.com

n MERTZ MANUFACTURING, LLCMotorized equipment & heavy fabrication www.mertzok.com

n MID AMERICA DOOR Commercial and residential overhead door fabricationwww.midamericadoor.com

n NORTHERN OKLAHOMA INSULATINGSand blasting, painting, commercial insulatingwww.noicoonline.com

n PONCA IRON & METAL, INC.Steel and scrap www.yaffeco.net

n PRECISION TOOL & DIETool and die, metal fabrication, laser cutting

n PRIZM POWDER COATINGPowder and ceramic parts coatingwww.prizmpowder.com

n QUALITY WATER SERVICESWater and related productswww.qualitywaterservice.com

n QUARTER TURN RESOURCES, INC.Distribution and modifi cation of natural gas pipeline valvesand accessorieswww.qtrinc.biz

n SMITH TECHNOLOGIESOil and mining related drill bitswww.smith.com

n TYSON Ready-to-eat production plantwww.tyson.com

This is a partial list.


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The innovative economy has found a safe, secure home in Ponca City.

In 2007, the International Economic Development Council presented The Ponca City Development Authority with the “Partnership of the Year” award for playing a crucial role, and partnering with Oklahoma State University and ConocoPhillips in the development of the University Multispectral Laboratories (UML), the world’s fi rst facility dedicated to the multispectral testing of sensors. ConocoPhillips continues to operate a world class energy research facility in the community pioneering next generation energy for the global economy. Three other new hi-technology companies recently selected Ponca City as the site for new locations due to our broadband infrastructure, abundance of knowledge workers and lifestyle considerations.

Ponca City’s close proximity to the oil and gas industry, and fi rst class educational resources, as well as short commutes, speed to market and low business costs have spawned business service industry clusters.

INSPECTION AND ENGINEERING SERVICES n SGS-FTS Inspection and Engineering Services Inc. www.ftsinspection.comn Consulting and Field Services www.consultingandfi eldservices.com

SOFTWARE/INFORMATION TECHNOLOGYn Host Analytics www.hostanalytics.comn PBE Data Concepts www.pbepro.com

SENSOR RESEARCH/DEVELOPMENT/TESTINGn University Multispectral Laboratories www.okstate-uml.org

SEISMIC INSTRUMENTS & DATA ACQUISITION SYSTEMSn Seismic Source www.seismicsource.comn Pelton Company Inc www.peltonco.com

H I G H T E C H M A N U F A C T U R I N G C L U S T E RThe map below shows Ponca City to be located as a rural manufacturing supercluster.

Source: Unlocking Rural Competitiveness: The Role of Regional Clusters

Map C-14: Geographic Distribution of Establishments by U.S. County, 2004


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District Area & Enrollment.

This district offers grades Pre K to the 12th grade. It is comprised of seven Elementary Schools, two MS/JHS, and one High School. The district covered 235 square miles with 21.9 students per square mile. There are also three parochial schools in Ponca City: St. Mary’s Catholic School, Ponca City Christian Academy and First Lutheran School.

O K L A H O M A C O R E C U R R I C U L U M T E S T“ R E G U L A R E D . ” S T U D E N T S *

5th Grade District StateMath: 86% 84%Science: 89% 88%Reading: 85% 84%Writing: 90% 90%History/Const/Government: 72% 69%

2005/2006 Average Enrollment (ADM) . . . . . . . . 5,146.5Students in Gifted/Talented Programs . . . . . . . . . . 10.0%Students in Special Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.4%

2005-06 Classroom Teachers & Professional Support (FTE)Regular Classroom Teachers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 309.7Students per Regular Classroom Teacher . . . . . . . . . . 16.6Avg. Salary (w/Fringe) of Reg. Class rm. Teachers . . . $38,181Regular Clrm Teachers w/ Advanced Degree(s) . . . . . 25.5%Avg.Years of Experience. Reg. Class rm. Teachers . . . 11.6 yrs.Special Education Teachers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.3%Other Certifi ed Professional Staff . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.6%Certifi ed Counselors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.9%

8th Grade District StateMath: 83% 80%Science: 89% 86%Reading: 88% 85%Writing: 96% 92%History/Const/Government: 78% 72%

All numbers are % Satisfactory & Above

HIGH SCHOOL END-OF-INSTRUCTION TEST “REGULAR ED.” STUDENTS*

District StateEnglish II: 80% 72%U.S. History: 75% 73%Algebra I: 35% 38%Biology: 64% 54%


*Source: Profi les 2006 District Report for Ponca City, Offi ce of Accountability

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*Source: Profi les 2006 District Report for Ponca City, Offi ce of Accountability

A D D I T I O N A L H I G H S C H O O L P E R F O R M A N C E *Dropout Rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23.0%

Graduation Rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94.2%

Average GPA of HS Seniors (2006) . . . . . . . . . 3.2

Career-Tech Occupationally-Specifi c. . . . . . . 47.3% Program Participation Rate (Class of 03-05)

Career-Tech Occupationally-Specifi c. . . . . . . 79.8% Completion Rate (Class of 03-05)

ACT Participation Rate (Class of 2006) . . . . . 63.6%

Average ACT Scores (Class of 2006) . . . . . . . 21.8

HS Graduates Completing Regents College . . . 59.7% Bound Curriculum

Out-of-State College-Going Rate . . . . . . . . . 8.4%

Oklahoma College-Going Rate (03-05) . . . . . 57.0%

Oklahoma College Freshmen taking at least. . . 26.1 % one remedial course in Math, Eng, Science or Reading (03-05)

Oklahoma College Freshmen with . . . . . . . 70.7% GPA 2.0 or Above

Oklahoma College Completion Rate (97-99) . . 52.5%

Pioneer Technology Centern 2006 Total enrollment – 10,328n Customized Training Programsn Oklahoma School of Science & Math (OSSM) for Regionn Business Incubator/Business & Industry Services Served 448 in 2006n Plan Room providing specs and prints for construction in Oklahoma & Kansas. www.pioneertech.org

University Center of Ponca Cityn 49 Degree Programs Offered n Online Classes n Bachelors and Masters Programsn University Partnerships include OSU, OU and NSU www.ulcno.com

Northern Oklahoma Collegen Enrollment of 2,234 studentsn Comprehensive Nursing Programn Over 70 associate degree programs offered n Online classes www.north-ok.edu

Oklahoma State Universityn 181 undergraduate degree programsn 13,46 Full Time Faculty (2006-2007 academic year)n Doctoral Degrees in Osteopathic Medicine and Veterinary Medicine (OSU is one of 27 schools of Vet Med in the US)n Programs include Business/Marketing, Agriculture, Engineering and Education http://osu.okstate.edu


Cowley College - Arkansas City, KSn Over 4,400 students enrolled each year.n More than 70 major & Degrees.n Average Class size -16 students www.cowley.edu

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entertainmentP O N C A C I T Y

Ponca City has a thriving combination of local shops and nationwide chains.

We have many major brand retailers including two new Starbucks locations, Walmart Supercenter, Lowe’s, J.C. Penny’s, The Buckle, Goody’s, Aldi’s and Hibbett’s Sports. We also have a wonderful range of locally owned retail stores and boutiques that add to the charm of Ponca City. Grand Avenue (Ponca City’s Main Street) is lined with historical buildings housing some of these unique stores, restaurants and boutiques.

n Annual retail sales for 2007:. . . . . . . . . . $358,258,450*



Ponca City is unlike anyplace else to be found on the prairie.

It can’t be categorized as an oil town, cow town, a farming community, rural or urban because it offers something for every lifestyle and taste. Located in the heart of the great plains regional triangle 90 minutes from Tulsa, Oklahoma City and Wichita, Ponca City offers an abundance of water sports and recreational activities on area lakes. With miles of shoreline to explore, you can enjoy a day, weekend or a lifetime of fi shing, boating and a host of other family recreations. Avid sportsmaen will enjoy include hunting deer, turkey and other game. In addition, golf is available on two challenging 18-hole courses or try your hand at our 18 hole disc golf course. Ponca City’s weather allows you to pursue outdoor activities year around with enough space to breathe paired with the closeness of numerous metropolitan locations.

n Recreationn 17,927 acres of lake for all water activitiesn Two 18-Hole Golf Coursesn Three Movie Theatresn 28 Community-wide parksn Lake Ponca Recreation Arean BMX Bike/Skate Parkn Moto Cross Trackn 18 Hole Disc Golf

n Recreation Facilitiesn New 16 million dollar YMCA Facility (under construction)n AMBUC Public Pooln Senior Citizen Centern Unity Gymn Wentz Camp and Pooln Sun’n Fun Waterparkn Model Airplane Parkn Woodridge Soccer Centern War Memorial Park Trailn Seven Tribal Casinos

Photo courtsey of Beverly Bryant/Ponca City News

Source: *City of Ponca City Gross Sales Tax, Penalty & Interest Collection by the Oklahoma Tax Commission


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n Community Eventsn Grand National Moto-Cross Championshipn Classic Car Shown Herb Festival/Draggin’ Grandn Holiday Tree Lighting, Parade, & Galan July 4th Freedom Celebrationn Oktoberfestn Standing Bear Pow Wown Kawfest & Christmas in July at Kaw Laken Monthly Fly-In Breakfastn 101 Wild West Ranch Rodeon High Velocity Boat Racesn Farmers Market (Seasonal)n Cherokee Strip B-B-Q and Chili Cook-Offn Blues for Food Music Festivaln Ponca City Fine Arts Festivaln Ponca City Main Street Historic Homes Tour

n Cultural Facilitiesn Pioneer Woman Museumn Marland Mansionn Poncan Theatre (Concerts, Movies, Live Theatre, Movie Memorabilia)n Standing Bear Park (Museum, Walking Trail, Labyrinthn Ponca City Art Centern Ponca City Public Library (79,000 books, Public computers, Matzene Art Collection, Genealogy Collection)n ArtsPlace Art Galleryn Conoco Oil Museumn Marland Grand Home 101 Ranch Memorabilia, Native American Collection, DAR Museumn POW/MIA Memorialn Ponca Military Academy Memorial

n Performance Artsn Ponca City Concert Seriesn Ponca City Arts & Humanities Free Performancesn Ponca Playhouse Community Theatren Arts Adventure Summer Art Campn Red Bud Jazz Festivaln Poncan Theatre Free Summer Film Festivals

Hand painted lobby art from the collection of the Poncan Theatre, circa 1931-37. This is the largest known collection in the world.www.poncantheatre.org

Summer Evening by Birger SandzenOil on Canvas, 1922From the Matzene Collection of the Ponca CIty Library


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In Ponca City - Success is Available . . . Inquire Within.

Ponca City, Oklahoma offers a unique balance between your professional and personal life. You can easily close the deal and pick up the kids from school in the same afternoon. Our community is economically powerful, self sustaining and well connected to the world, while never more than a few streets from the things that truly matter in life.

The business climate in Ponca City is one you would expect in a community committed to diversifying its economy. Manufacturing, oil and gas, IT/Technology and business to business services are just some of the companies that make up our economy. Ponca City offers a workforce steeped in a

farm ethic and ranked as highly productive and reliable by both area employers and a national consulting fi rm. The balanced life and affordable housing offered in Ponca City provides a signifi cant incentive for our workforce to remain, and a new workforce to grow.

Whether you are relocating a business, yourself or your entire family, Ponca City’s internationally recognized economic development offi ce stands ready to answer your questions, align you with available resources and provide a customized business evaluation. Personal and professional success is truly available in Ponca City.

We invite you to inquire within.

www.goponca.com www.poncacitychamber.com

www.poncacityok.com

Go Army Go Navy Go Air Force Go Marines Go Coast Guardwww.goponca.com

Ponca City recognizes the important service that military veterans have provided to defend our country and the freedoms that are the basis of our Nation’s strength. Anyone interested in any of the areas of industry that are available in and around the Ponca City are encouraged to fi nd out more about companies that are looking at hiring retired, recently separated or those looking to soon separate from military service.

Many of the businesses in Ponca City have active duty military employees in the National Guard and look forward to their return home to family, friends and employment.

The Ponca City Police Department and the University Multispectral Laboratories are two examples of proud employers of currently serving and retired military personnel

goponca.com & GIJobs.com (job listings)


Nationally recognized Manufacturing Education Training System (METS) Mobile Training Center.

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Approximately 75% of Ponca City Police Offi cers have achieved training certifi cates beyond the basic State CLEET certifi cate.

This compares with a statewide average of 26%. There are only seven municipal police department in Oklahoma that have this accreditation. Ponca City has a crime clearance rate of 33.67% which is ahead of the national 20% clearance rate for criminal offenses.

n Police Offi cers . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 (2 police offi cers per every 1,000 citizens)n Reserve Police Offi cers . . . . . . . . . 2n Average Years of Service, Offi cer . . .10.4n Average Offi cer Age . . . . . . . . 38.05

Enhanced 911 ServiceFull Service JailTactical UnitPolice Canine ServicesInvestigation Division with Nine Full-time DetectivesTraining UnitSchool Resource Offi cersVolunteer CorpsCitizen & Youth Police Academies

*Based on Ponca City Police Department 2006 Annual Report

C R I M E S T A T I S T I C S 2 0 0 6

Ponca City National Average

Rape 11 31

Robbery 15 149

Homicide 0 6

Motor Vehicle Theft 69 398

“If you don’t like the weather in Oklahoma, wait a minute and it’ll change.” Will Rogers

Weather in Ponca City is moderate with the average high in the winter months being 44°F and an average high of 94°F in the summer. Our climate is conducive to many outdoor activities such as fi shing, hunting (year round), sailing, boating, climbing and all types of sports such as soccer and baseball. For a complete list of high and low weather temperatures, please go to www.goponca.com


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Source: Rand McNally Driving Distances, 2006

M I L E A G E F R O M P O N C A C I T Y T O :

Wichita, Kansas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 mls.Tulsa, Oklahoma . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 mls.Oklahoma City, Oklahoma . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 mls.Springfi eld, Missouri . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273 mls.Kansas City, Kansas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276 mls.Dallas, Texas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307 mls.Amarillo, Texas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 364 mls.Little Rock, Arkansas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 367 mls.Houston, Texas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 547 mls.Denver, Colorado . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 602 mls.

TRANSPORTATIONInterstate . . . . . . . I-35Highway . . . . . . . US 60 Ponca City ExpresswayRail . . . . . . . . . . Burlington Northern Santa FeAirport . . . . . . . . 7,200 foot runway (PNC 7200 x 150) Airnav.com (KPNC)


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