HOT HEADLINE
2008 Edmond Economic Abstracts now available
Each year, the Edmond Economic Development Authority publishes the Economic Abstract, a full-color, 14-page publication containing the city of Edmond’s most impressive data and demographics. The 2008 Economic Abstract, sponsored by Oklahoma Christian University, contains demographic information and residential and commercial real estate market information. The 2008 Economic Abstract is a tool not only for the EEDA, but also for you and your organization to use for everything from recruiting employees, to attracting retailers and other tenants, to informing potential new residents. We encourage you to stock up on 2008 Abstracts and use them in all of your marketing and recruiting efforts. To request a single copy or to order your bundle of Abstracts for the year 2008, contact the EEDA at 340-0116 or dy@eeda.com.
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BUSINESS BEAT
Edmond Business Barometer - the pulse of the local economy
March 2008 Business Barometer
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Petra plans expansion
The Edmond City Council approved a request from Petra Industries for funding from an enhancement package that will pay $1,576 of construction permit fees for their building expansion. The Edmond Economic Development Authority Enhancement Package benefits companies that create new jobs. Forty new jobs will be added to Petra’s workforce. Petra Industries’ existing 105,000-square-foot facility will gain 14,000 square feet of development, an $800,000 expansion of its facility. Courtesy of The Edmond Sun, April 15, 2008.
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Bronco Drilling reports 74% rig utilization rate for March
Edmond-based Bronco Drilling reported a 74 percent utilization rate for its drilling fleet for March. Rig utilization for the month was up from 70 percent in February and 73 percent for the fourth quarter. Courtesy of The Journal Record, April 14, 2008.
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CITY SPOT
Edmond Electric receives $20,000 award
Edmond Electric was recently awarded $20,000 from the Oklahoma Municipal Power Authority’s Competitive Utility Program. Edmond Electric’s status as a competitive utility earned it the recognition, said Cindy Holman, general manager for OMPA, a state agency providing wholesale electricity to cities and towns. Courtesy of The Edmond Sun, April 16, 2008.
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STATE NEWS
Edmond company qualifies for job incentive program
Edmond-based Sela Products Inc., a provider of wholesale distribution services, qualified for 26 jobs in the Oklahoma Quality Jobs Program. The Oklahoma Quality Jobs Program allows qualifying establishments creating new quality jobs to receive an incentive to locate or expand in Oklahoma. Courtesy of The Journal Record, April 9, 2008.
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ON CAMPUS
UCO recognized for sustainability efforts with Green Award
The University of Central Oklahoma won the Green Award for Sustainability at Oklahoma State University’s recent Environmental Awards Reception in recognition of it’s multiple efforts to incorporate green practices throughout the campus. Courtesy of OKCBusiness, April 15, 2008.
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WHO'S WHO
OC names new vice president, advancement officers
Oklahoma Christian University announced recently that Nathan Mellor has been named vice president for community engagement and chief of staff. The university also announced the addition of two advancement officers, Kent Allen and Jo Griffin. Courtesy of The Edmond Sun, April 9, 2008.
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GUTHRIE/EDMOND REGIONAL AIRPORT
Regional airport names new manager
Terry Jessup of Oklahoma City has been selected as the new manager for the Guthrie-Edmond Regional Airport. He succeeds Ron Groves, who retired on March 31. Jessup, 64, is a former employee of the Department of Transportation. Courtesy of The Edmond Sun, April 21, 2008.
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REAL ESTATE UPDATE
March Commercial Building Permits
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April Commercial Real Estate Transactions
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STOCK TICKER
Edmond area investment opportunities
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