One of the best things about Chickasha has always been our people. We smile. We hold doors. We strike up conversations in line at the convenience store or across the table at our favorite local restaurant. It’s just who we are. And right now, that simple kindness matters more than ever. Across the country, companies are looking for places to grow: manufacturing firms, logistics operations, entrepreneurs, and family-owned businesses searching for the right community to call home. And here’s the thing: sometimes they don’t show up in a suit with a name badge that says “Site Selector.” Sometimes they’re the person grabbing coffee next to you. Sometimes they’re eating lunch at your favorite restaurant. Sometimes they’re filling up their tank on the way through town. You never really know who might be visiting Chickasha with big decisions on their mind. That’s why every “hello,” every friendly nod, every “welcome to Chickasha” carries more weight than we might realize. First impressions aren’t made in boardrooms, they’re made in our stores, our restaurants, our shops, and our streets. When visitors see a community that is warm, welcoming, and proud of where it’s headed, it leaves a mark. It tells them this is a place where people care. A place where employees would want to live. A place where a business could put down roots and thrive. We talk a lot about growth, opportunity, and momentum and rightly so. But the secret ingredient has always been us. Our attitude. Our hospitality. Our willingness to make someone feel at home, even if they’re only here for a day. So this week, let’s keep doing what Chickasha does best. Be kind. Be welcoming. Say hello. You just never know when that small moment might play a role in the next big chapter for our community, let’s show them #TheGoodStuff!

If you want real proof that Chickasha is growing, you don’t need a report or a projection, you just need to take a drive. Look at the new rooftops popping up around town. Look at the construction crews at work. Look at the homes being updated, expanded, and reinvested in. Growth is happening, and it’s happening where it matters most: in our neighborhoods. Over the last 36 months, the City of Chickasha has issued 247 permits for remodeling existing homes . That number matters. It tells us that longtime residents believe in Chickasha enough to reinvest in the homes they already own. They’re upgrading kitchens, adding rooms, fixing foundations, and making improvements that say, “We’re here, and we’re staying.” At the same time, the City has issued 351 permits for brand-new homes . That’s not a coincidence…that’s momentum. New home construction signals confidence. Builders don’t put shovels in the ground unless they believe people want to live here. Families don’t buy new homes unless they see opportunity, stability, and a future. Taken together, these numbers tell a powerful story. Chickasha isn’t just maintaining, it’s expanding. We’re growing both outward and inward. We’re welcoming new residents while also supporting those who have called this place home for generations and here’s the best part: we aren’t done . More home builders are actively showing interest in Chickasha. They see what we see, strong schools, growing job opportunities, improving infrastructure, and a community that takes pride in itself. They recognize a city that is investing in quality of life and planning for the long term. Housing growth is one of the clearest indicators of a healthy community. It drives population growth, supports local businesses, strengthens the tax base, and creates the kind of energy that attracts even more investment. Every new home built and every remodel completed reinforces the idea that Chickasha is a place worth believing in. This kind of progress doesn’t happen overnight, and it doesn’t happen by accident. It’s the result of years of steady leadership, smart planning, and a Community that works together to move forward. The numbers don’t lie. The rooftops don’t lie. Chickasha is growing…and the best chapters are still ahead. That’s #TheGoodStuff!