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Preordering is now available for the 2008 Economic Abstract, a 14-page economic profile of the city of Edmond. The Economic Abstract, published annually by the Edmond Economic Development Authority and sponsored by Oklahoma Christian University, contains demographic information including population, income levels, cost of living, crime figures, traffic counts and more. The 2008 Economic Abstract also contains information on Edmond’s residential and commercial real estate markets, hotel market, retail sales statistics and public and higher education information. 

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BUSINESS BEAT

Edmond Business Barometer - the pulse of the local economy

February 2008 Business Barometer

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NBMI announces issuance of first patent

Edmond-based NanoBioMagnetics, Inc. (NBMI) recently announced the issuance of its first patent by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. The patent, titled “Method and Apparatus for Improving Hearing,” is based on the use of magnetically responsive nanoparticles implanted in the organs of the middle ear to drive tissue vibrations in the amplification of sound.  Courtesy of The Journal Record, March 20, 2008.

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Petra Industries and the Dale Rogers Training Center Announce Partnership

Edmond-based Petra Industries recently announced its new partnership with the Dale Rogers Training Center (DRTC) in Oklahoma City. The partnership began in early 2008. Courtesy of The Oklahoman, March 20, 2008.

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JJH Media enters Edmond market

With more than 25 years of experience in the commercial broadcasting industry, Jeremiah "Jay" Holmes recently started his own production service company, JJH Media, LLC. JJH Media offers broadcast and video production services in a variety of areas including commercial, promotional information, training, events and Web sites.
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CITY SPOT

State lab begins move in to Edmond

The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation began moving into its new OSBI Forensic Science Center located across the street from the University of Central Oklahoma. The 86,000-square-foot facility houses a drug unit, trace evidence unit and a toxicology unit and includes garages for examining cars for crime evidence, a ballistics range and one large crime lab to accommodate investigations involving biology, zoology, firearms/toolmarks. Each unit is being moved into the facility separately during what is expected to be a month-long process. In addition, groundbreaking for the University of Central Oklahoma Forensic Science Institute will be June 18th. Courtesy of The Edmond Sun, March 18, 2008.
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Edmond participates in green infrastructure project

Edmond is the only city in Oklahoma to participate in a project to create a "green infrastructure.” A green infrastructure is a map of open spaces in Edmond. The project, with the assistance of the Edmond Land Conservancy, will identify potential conservation easements. Money for the project comes from a $10,000 U.S. Forest Service grant awarded to the state, but it is being coordinated through the city of Edmond. Courtesy of The Oklahoman, March 13, 2008.

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STATE NEWS

State jobless rate declines

Oklahoma’s unemployment rate dropped to 4.2 percent in January from 4.3 percent in December and 4.4 percent for January 2007, according to a monthly report released by the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission. Courtesy of The Journal Record, March 12, 2008.

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National report favors Oklahoma's economy

In the American Legislative Exchange Council’s (ALEC) first economic ranking of all 50 states, Oklahoma, with low business and property taxes, low debt, low minimum wage, and “right-to-work” status was ranked as the 13th best state in the country. Courtesy of Edmond Life & Leisure, March 27, 2008.

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