East End Leader Completes OG&E Economic Course
Brittane Grant, president of the East End Historic District, was one of eight Oklahoma economic development leaders chosen for the program.
Updated on Nov. 9, 2026 in Utilities
Brittane Grant, president of the East End Historic District in northeast Oklahoma City, completed Oklahoma Gas and Electric Co.'s 2026 Economic Development Leadership Course in October. The three-day program covered strategic economic development, business investment, community competitiveness, and leadership for local projects.
Why it matters
The training comes as the East End Historic District prepares for streetscape improvements and new investment along Northeast 23rd Street in Oklahoma City. Its board plans community meetings to gather input from residents, business owners, and property owners on proposed improvements.
Grant was one of eight leaders selected from across Oklahoma for the three-day course. The source does not indicate what share of applicants were accepted or what projects the training will be applied to.
The players
Oklahoma Gas and Electric Co.
Oklahoma Gas and Electric Co. is a major Oklahoma utility that sponsors economic development training for local leaders across the state.
Brittane Grant
Brittane Grant is an Oklahoma City economic development professional who leads the East End Historic District and holds advanced economic development credentials.
The details
Grant completed coursework at the University of Oklahoma's Economic Development Institute and earned the Master Economic Development Practitioner designation through the Advanced Economic Development Leadership program. She holds master's and bachelor's degrees in business administration from the University of Central Oklahoma and is pursuing a doctorate with an emphasis in economics at Oklahoma State University.
Timeline
October 2026: Grant completes the three-day OG&E Economic Development Leadership Course.
November 9, 2026: Article reporting Grant's course completion is published.
Utilities
Utility-sponsored economic development courses, such as OG&E's program, extend training beyond the utility's own service territory to neighborhood-level leaders in Oklahoma City. Such programs connect local development districts with state university credentialing pathways like the University of Oklahoma's Economic Development Institute.
Residents and property owners in the East End Historic District will have opportunities to give input at community meetings on proposed streetscape improvements and development priorities. Those meetings will shape which projects along Northeast 23rd Street move forward.
The takeaway
Local development projects depend on trained leaders who can translate economic strategy into neighborhood priorities. Residents who want a say in the East End's next phase should watch for upcoming district community meetings.
Further reading
For related coverage of regional energy providers, see Utilities in Oklahoma City.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Journal Record.
