News Archive
Important information about the MidAmerica Industrial Park.
Company Highlight: RAE Corporation
05/22/2018 - Manufacturing has long played an integral role in the American economy. It creates a wealth of stable, well-paying jobs, supporting communities on the local level and contributing to national economic strength. American manufacturing has maintained a steady reputation for top-quality products, which contributes to the industry’s economic strength.... read more
Revolutionizing MidAmerica Industrial Park for Inclusive Growth
01/15/2018 - The next industrial revolution is upon us.The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports there are a record 6.2 million job openings in the United States. The Fourth Industrial Revolution, or Industry 4.0, will create demand for an additional 900,000 highly skilled manufacturing workers over the next decade.In today’s economic development... read more
STEM Ecosystem Spotlight: Mayes County STEM Alliance
10/13/2017 - REGIONAL EMPLOYER NEEDS DRIVE ECOSYSTEM DEVELOPMENTThe Mayes County STEM Alliance is a collaborative initiative designed to ensure that youth in a rural northeast Oklahoma community have resources to discover and develop talents in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM), then align those skills with local career opportunities. The Alliance... read more
STEM on showcase for students, teachers at MidAmerica Industrial Park Students
06/26/2017 - Amid the clatter of hands rifling through bins of Legos, Darryl MacKay walked students through robotics one step at a time. He was hoping for a breakthrough — for the kids he is teaching to grasp each vital step in programming.By day, MacKay is an automation manager at American... read more
Area Leaders Recognized for Workforce Development Efforts
03/16/2017 - Recently, three area leaders were recognized for their efforts and commitment to northeast Oklahoma through workforce development initiatives. Barbara Hawkins of the Pryor Area Chamber of Commerce, David Stewart, Chief Administrative Officer of MidAmerica Industrial Park and John Hawkins of Integrated Insurance Services and the Governor’s Council... read more
MidAmerica Industrial Park provides $1.4 billion economic impact annually
02/22/2017 - MidAmerica Industrial Park provides a $1.4 billion economic impact annually according to a report compiled by the Tulsa Regional Chamber. Officials at MidAmerica recently completed the 2016 impact study of its 80 employers and 3,739 jobs at the 9,000 acre industrial park.The overall impact analysis includes approximately $42 million collected in local sales and property... read more
MidAmerica Industrial Park announces $1.2 million STEM investment in area school districts
10/12/2016 - PRYOR — MidAmerica Industrial Park on Monday announced a $1.2 million investment in STEM labs — science, technology, engineering and math — and career centers in all five Mayes County school districts.The centers are the latest push of MidAmerica Delivers, a workforce development and retention program.“The recent... read more
New Google facility opening in Pryor brings its Oklahoma investment to $2 billion
09/28/2016 - PRYOR — Google and its uber popular search engine apparently have found a long-term home in Oklahoma.The Internet services company doubled down on its commitment Friday, announcing the opening of a new four-story facility that will help push the company’s investment in the state to $2 billion by 2018.... read more
Northeastern Oklahoma Regional Alliance talks education and workforce at annual summit
03/22/2016 - PRYOR — Education is vital to workforce development and workforce development is vital to economic development, said Don Raleigh, superintendent of Pryor Public Schools in his opening address at the NORA Education Summit.Unfortunately, education in Oklahoma is at a crossroads, Raleigh said.Oklahomans must decide whether to start being... read more
RSU Aerospace Summer STEM Camp
03/08/2016 - Rogers State University Pryor will host two new aerospace-themed academies this summer thanks to a grant from the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education.AeroCamp Summer Academy will challenge students 8th through 11th grade to learn about science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) concepts by working hands-on with aerospace-related devices.... read more
