WHO'S WHO
EEDA has staffing changes
The Edmond Economic Development Authority is getting back a former employee and moving a current staffer into a full-time position. Toni Weinmeister will return as associate director and director of business development. A main focus for Weinmeister will be partnering with the Forensic Science Institute in an effort to recruit companies to Edmond. In addition, Feran Morgret has accepted a full-time position as communications manager with the EEDA. Courtesy of The Oklahoman, January 2, 2008.
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Edmond’s Director of Emergency Management Selected by FEMA as Charter Member of Advisory Group
William Peterson, Region Six Regional Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) recently announced the selection of Matt Stillwell as a charter member of the Regional Emergency Communication Coordination Working Group (RECCWG). Stillwell is the City of Edmond’s Director of Emergency Management and 911/Central Communications. Courtesy of Edmond Life & Leisure, January 10, 2008.
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GUTHRIE/EDMOND REGIONAL AIRPORT
Guthrie-Edmond Regional Airport continues growth trend
Rocketplane Kistler built its first space tourism vehicle and developed a vehicle to resupply the space shuttle at Guthrie-Edmond Regional Airport, located off U.S. 77 in Guthrie. Other companies located at the airport include Spirit Wing Aviation, a company involved in Lear Jet conversion and production, and Zivko Aeronautics, which builds acrobatic, experimental and commercial aircraft. Courtesy of OKC Business, December 24, 2007 - January 6, 2008.
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T-hangers to be built at airport
The Guthrie-Edmond Regional Airport Board last week agreed to pursue the idea of building special hangars on airport property in hopes of increasing revenue. Airport Manager Ron Groves said T-hangars — built in the shape of capital T’s fit together — allow more airplanes to be parked in a limited space than traditional hangars. The airport is scheduled to open bids on building three new taxiways on the northwest side of the airport runway, Groves said. Construction of the taxiways previously was approved by both the Guthrie and Edmond city councils. The budget for the project is $202,913. Courtesy of Edmond Life & Leisure, January 3, 2008.
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RETAIL DETAIL
Danforth Village shopping center sells for 1.8 million to local buyer
A neighborhood shopping center in Edmond built in 2004 sold in the final days of 2007 for about $1.8 million to a local buyer. Danforth & Santa Fe Partners LLC, a Wichita, Kan.-based entity, developed and built the Danforth Village Shopping Center, at 2003 W. Danforth Rd. The seller was also part of the group that developed and built the neighboring Kohl’s store. It sold the shopping center to Oklahoma City buyer Fretwell Enterprises, led by Barbara Fretwell. Courtesy of The Journal Record, January 3, 2007.
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REAL ESTATE UPDATE
December Commercial Building Permits
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December Commercial Real Estate Transactions
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