Key Quotes & Stories
Read what business leaders are saying about Ardmore, Oklahoma as a place to grow or expand a business.
| Michelin North America | |
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"We have many plants in North
America and always recommend to those communities that
they model their program after the Ardmore Development
Authority. The ADA is considered a partner to our business." Dave Brenner Plant Manager Michelin North America |
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East Jordan Iron Works – Ardmore Foundry |
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"We looked at about 20 different
sites across the South Central U. S. and chose Ardmore,
Oklahoma. It's a beautiful area in the southern part of
Oklahoma with hills and lakes. We had to bring in a few
folks from out of state to run our foundry, and they really
enjoy living in this community. Those people we hired
locally have a really good work ethic. The Ardmore Development Authority is an excellent organization to work with, and made the project go a lot smoother. We know we made the right decision locating our plant here in Ardmore, Oklahoma." Tracy Malpass Executive Vice President EJIW – Ardmore Foundry |
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Dollar Tree |
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"From Day One, Wes Stucky
was by our side and helped the team in Marietta, Love
County (just south of Ardmore, Oklahoma), and the State.
It is amazing what this individual can do! When Wes says
he is going to do something, he makes sure it happens! Why Oklahoma? The people we met with, the sincerity, the incentives, the Quality Jobs program are second to none! [Ardmore and Oklahoma] have much to be proud of from the standpoint of economic development and the people who run this state." Stephen White Senior Vice President Logistics, Dollar Tree |
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Dollar General |
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"If you are locating a new
facility and want to deal with an up-front organization
that is experienced, gets a first-rate job done in record
time, handles everything, and provides for a smooth and
easy project; the Ardmore Development Authority is the
one to call." Cal Turner Former Chairman of the Board Dollar General Corporation |
| Dot
Foods, Inc. |
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"We are extremely
excited about selecting Ardmore, Oklahoma for our new
distribution center. This decision represents an extensive
one-year site search and an $11.7 million dollar investment.
We feel Ardmore, Oklahoma is a great fit for our company
because of the local culture and values. The Ardmore
Development Authority and the Oklahoma Department of
Commerce have made us feel very welcomed in Ardmore,
Oklahoma." Senior Vice President, Dot Foods, Inc. |
| IMTEC Corporation, a 3M Company |
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"It goes without saying that
IMTEC was not an outside entity seeking assistance to
relocate to Ardmore, Oklahoma. We've been here for a decade
and plan to stay. It was extremely gratifying to directors
of our organization that Wes Stucky worked with us in
the same spirit of cooperation that we would have expected
if we were being recruited from another location. That
goes a long way in showing the true mission of the Ardmore
Development Authority, and how it pursues the goal of
not only attracting new business to Ardmore, Oklahoma
but also to assist and retain established companies." Ronald A. Bulard, DDS Owner IMTEC Corporation |
| Slaughter Company Inc. | |
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"When Slaughter came to Ardmore,
Oklahoma 38 years ago, the Ardmore Development Authority
was instrumental in getting us here and helped with the
construction of our building. Today, they are still there
for us to assist with any problem, but most importantly,
they solve them as well." Fillmore Vaughn General Manager Slaughter Company Inc. |
