What we do.
Creating Environments for Business Growth & Workforce Development
In order to build the best Ada, every sector has to work together. Through partnerships with local organizations, we’re able to provide support in the following areas:
Local Business Growth
We collaborate with local businesses to enhance growth, competitiveness, and create high-quality jobs by addressing workforce needs, improving processes, and facilitating funding access.
Workforce Development Strategy
We partner with Pontotoc Technology Center to address talent gaps in Manufacturing, Healthcare, IT, and STEM sectors through specialized training and digital skilling initiatives.
Economic Research Analyses
We offer detailed economic and market research to aid business decisions. Contact Daniel Castaneda at dcastaneda@growada.com.
Local Incentives
We help expanding industries locate and navigate federal, state, and local incentives.
Rural Innovation
The Conduit Startup Showcase empowers entrepreneurs with pitch opportunities and cash prizes to bring innovative ideas to life.
Build to Scale
We build a tech ecosystem with events, networking, and leadership roundtables, encouraging tech-based entrepreneurship.
Investor Outreach & Support
We engage investors through workshops on funding sources like SIBR/STTR programs to enhance regional investment.
$982,512
Total invested on main street businesses
86
businesses impacted
61
projects completed
7
new living units created
$390,582
grant dollars invested
The Business Improvement Grant was established in 2018 through a partnership between Ada Main Street, the Ada Jobs Foundation, and the City of Ada. The grant is funded through the City of Ada's Proposition 2, a 1/4 cent sales tax dedicated for economic development.
