News Archive
Important information about the MidAmerica Industrial Park.
From the desk of David Stewart: Tulsa for Tesla
10/07/2020 - If you live in Oklahoma, then there is no doubt you were aware of the possibility of Tesla coming to Northeast Oklahoma. For several months, we were inundated with creative messages from all over our state attempting to woo Elon Musk and his Cyber Truck Factory to Green Country. It... read more
MidAmerica: A Historical Perspective
10/07/2020 - Guest Column by Larry Williams Almost 80 years ago, before most readers of this column were even born, the U.S. Government began a process of acquiring some 16,000 acres of land between the towns of Pryor Creek and Chouteau. Upon that land, seemingly overnight, a massive facility sprang up... read more
MidAmerica Celebrates 60 Years
10/07/2020 - If it hadn’t been for world-wide turmoil and the American government’s needs in the wake of World War II, MidAmerica Industrial Park may have never been founded. Beginning in 1941 and lasting through the turbulent years of World War II, a sprawling 15,867 acre government ammunition plant... read more
Local Artist Matthew Moffett and MidAmerica Industrial Park Partner to Create Scissor-tailed Flycatcher for The District
10/07/2020 - MidAmerica Industrial Park partnered with Tulsa-based artist Matthew Moffett to create an elaborate, beautiful piece of art that MidAmerica will feature in the center of The District’s main gathering area. The artwork is a large metal sculpture formed as a scissor-tailed flycatcher, the state bird of Oklahoma. The... read more
The District Nearly Finished
10/07/2020 - "WE'RE ALMOST THERE!" These were the words of MidAmerica’s Chief Administrative Officer David Stewart when asked about The District. “The years (literally) of planning and preparation for this incredible development are almost complete. We broke ground two years ago and now we’re... read more
Company Highlight: Cherokee Nation - A MidAmerica Partner and Park Business
10/07/2020 - MIDAMERICA AND CHEROKEE NATION BUSINESSES— A PARTNERSHIP Cherokee Nation is the largest tribe in the United States with more than 380,000 tribal citizens worldwide. More than 141,000 Cherokee Nation citizens reside within the 14-county tribal jurisdictional area that covers most of northeastern Oklahoma. With approximately 11,000 employees, Cherokee Nation and its... read more
Park Infrastructure and Development Updates
10/07/2020 - WATER AND WASTE TREATMENT PLANT GET UPDATES MidAmerica’s park owned water and wastewater treatment facilities are undergoing a $2 million capital improvement project. The projects for the water treatment plant include disinfection equipment replacement, raw water piping rehabilitation, distribution pump control upgrades, roof repairs and general site work... read more
Living, Leisure & Quality of Life
10/07/2020 - With the grand opening of The District right around the corner, some may wonder what it’s like to not only work at MidAmerica Industrial Park, but what’s it like to live here? Where can I relax? What will I do on the weekends? How is the... read more
MidAmerica Newsletter Vol. 2020.02
10/07/2020 - Each quarter, MidAmerica publishes a newsletter highlighting Park updates, companies located in the Park, a message from Chief Administrative Officer David Stewart and much more. To read our most recent edition, Volume 2020.02, click here. read more
Five Cool Things to Do in Mayes County
10/07/2020 - MidAmerica is located near the heart of Mayes County and close to many of the best activities and amenities the county has to offer. Consider taking a trip to northeastern Oklahoma and experience everything from beautiful outdoor activities to exciting racing events. Start your adventure with one (or more) of... read more
