Smart, Sustainable Progress… For All.
That’s not just a catchy slogan or trendy hashtag. For Ardmore Development Authority, it’s our vision for economic growth, which drives us as we advance together towards a thoughtfully innovative future.
In this gem of Oklahoma, centrally located between Oklahoma City and Dallas/Fort Worth, you’ll find a logistics hub that connects businesses via air, rail, and vital east-west and north-south highway corridors. In three days or less, you can reach any city in the nation via I-35 with connections to major east-west interstates like I-40, I-20, I-10, and I-80, giving your business the edge in manufacturing, distribution, and logistics supply chains.
Named “Best Places to Start a Business in Oklahoma” by NerdWallet (2024), we also own industrial parks and offer some of the fastest permitting times in the state. The Ardmore Industrial Airpark and Westport Industrial Park are located within Foreign Trade Zone #227, a short one-hour drive from Oklahoma City and Dallas/Fort Worth. But we’re also just as supportive of small businesses, start-ups, and the revitalization of Ardmore’s historic downtown as a vibrant economic and cultural hub.
In Ardmore, you’ll find the best of both worlds. The small town charm of a welcoming atmosphere, vibrant arts scene, walkable neighborhoods, incredible outdoor recreational opportunities, peaceful surroundings, and no traffic or congestion. But you can also experience the neon glow of Dallas/Fort Worth and Oklahoma City in under 90 minutes.
That’s the Ardmore Advantage!
By the Numbers
Ardmore is located 90 minutes from the major metros of Oklahoma City and Dallas/Fort Worth
The average cost of a home in Ardmore is $260,000, about 34% less than the national average
Ardmore is rail-ready with three rail operators, including a BNSF mainline with a switching yard and two spurs, as well as short line operators AmeriPointe and Watco
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Meet the Ardmore Development Authority Team
May 11, 2026When you explore the Ardmore Development Authority team, you’ll find a leadership trio whose combined expertise drives the region’s economic momentum. President & CEO Bill Murphy brings nearly 30 years of experience and national recognition for strategic growth and business...
Ardmore Development Authority launches new site to attract economic development activity
May 09, 2026FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ADA’s new site will position the city to attract manufacturing and aerospace opportunitiesArdmore, OK – Ardmore Development Authority (ADA), the city’s direct partner for business growth, expansion, and investment, has announced the creation of a new website...
Lt. Governor’s Turkey Hunt deemed a success: Volunteers lauded for efforts in event
April 29, 2026It has been a busy several weeks for the Ardmore Development Authority.Events such as the Lieutenant Governor’s Turkey Hunt have been successful as the authority works with officials to promote the city. ADA President & CEO Bill Murphy said the...
Ardmore Development Authority Returns TIF Revenues to Local Community Partners
September 18, 2025Ardmore, OK – The Ardmore Development Authority (ADA) is pleased to announce the completion of a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) district and the return of excess revenues to community partners who serve Ardmore and Carter County. Funds were distributed to...
ADA Press Release on the AAF Flanders Closure
August 29, 2025Ardmore, OK — The Ardmore Development Authority acknowledges AAF International’s announcement regarding the upcoming closure of its AAF | Flanders facility in Ardmore by December 2025. The decision will affect approximately 120 employees and their families.Please Click Here for the...
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