Midwest City Beacon Business
Hospital Authority grants $5.8 million loan for Dick’s building renovation
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Owners of the former Dick’s Sporting Goods are getting more help from city leaders. Sooner Town Center II LLC will receive a $5.8 million loan from the Midwest City Memorial Hospital Authority to renovate and divide their vacant 50,000-square-foot building for future tenants. The Hospital Authority trustees, which include…
Read MoreNew owners upgrading Uptown Center
Crunch Fitness coming to shopping center, Goodwill relocating to east end By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Change is coming to the Uptown Shopping Center in Midwest City. The shopping center, located near SE 15th St. and Midwest Blvd., was recently purchased by Pintail Partners, a commercial property company in Dallas, Texas. The new owners…
Read MoreMidwest City Chamber reflects on past year, looks to bright future
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon The Midwest City Chamber of Commerce held its annual awards banquet Thursday evening at the FNB Community Bank Ballroom at Rose State College. Chamber president Shaina Bennett reflected on accomplishments from the past year as well as outstanding individuals and members. Midwest City Chamber welcomed 47 news members and…
Read MoreChipotle coming to Midwest City
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Chipotle Mexican Grill is planning to open a location in Midwest City. The restaurant will be located at 7311 SE 29th St., in the former Tacos 4 Life building inside Town Center Plaza. City officials said the company was issued a building permit on Jan. 16. The remodeling work…
Read MoreDollar General planning new store in Midwest City
Planning Commission recommends project on Air Depot Blvd. By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Dollar General is looking to expand in Midwest City. The low-cost retailer plans to build a new store at 920 N. Air Depot Blvd., located just south of NE 10th St. The property owner, Justin Dill – DJD Realty, LLC, is…
Read MoreMidwest City sales tax collection tick up in December
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Midwest City ended the year on a positive note with sales tax collections. The city saw a slight increase in its monthly sales and use tax collections. In December, Midwest City received $4,518,605 in sales and use tax revenue, which was $104,563 or 2.37% higher than one year ago.…
Read MoreLangston’s closing in Midwest City
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon A longtime business is closing in Midwest City. Langston’s Western Wear last week announced it will be closing its store at 1417 S. Midwest Blvd. on Nov. 30. According to the store manager, Langston’s was unable to renew its lease in the Uptown Plaza, located near SE 15th St.…
Read MoreFormer convenience store razed near SE 29 and Post
No immediate plans for property By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon A former convenience store near SE 29th St. and Post Rd. is being demolished. Total Demolition crews started razing the building on Thursday and continued the project on Friday. According to Midwest City officials, there are no immediate plans for the soon-to-be vacant lot.…
Read MoreStriking Out Hunger
Midwest City Chamber of Commerce hosts bowling tournament to benefit Mid-Del Food Pantry By Malana Bracht Midwest City Beacon The Midwest City Chamber of Commerce last week held their second annual Strike Out Hunger Bowling Tournament fundraiser at Andy’s Altitude 1291. Formerly an annual golf tournament until last year, this event was in partnership with…
Read MoreTeacher wins reusable water bottles for students
Through the Simple Modern Stock Your School Campaign, the Oklahoma-owned company cleared 10 teachers’ Amazon Wish Lists and gave more than a quarter of a million dollars in drinkware to students in seven states. Simple Modern, an Oklahoma-owned and leading drinkware and consumer goods company, celebrated one of its Stock Your School giveaway winners, Courtney…
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