Edmond's Fast Track for Business News & Information
HOT HEADLINE
Edmond named one of America's Top-Rated Smaller Cities
Edmond was recently named one of America’s Top-Rated Smaller Cities for 2008-2009 by Universal Reference Publications, an imprint of Grey House Publishing in New York. Edmond has received this honor four consecutive times and is the only Oklahoma city included in this year’s ranking. Courtesy of Edmond Life & Leisure, August 21, 2008.
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BUSINESS BEAT
Edmond Business Barometer - the pulse of the local economy
July 2008 Business Barometer
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CITY SPOT
Edmond's second quarter cost of living ranks 11 percent below national average
The cost of living for the city of Edmond ranked 11 percent below the national average for the second quarter of 2008, according to a cost of living index produced by the Council for Community and Economic Research. The national average index is 100, and Edmond was given an index of 89 percent. Courtesy of The Oklahoman, August 9, 2008.
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STATE NEWS
Oklahoma Prosperity Project
For all election information, check out the Oklahoma Prosperity Project, a program of the State Chamber of Oklahoma. The Oklahoma Prosperity Project is a non-partisan voter’s guide to election dates and election information from the candidates. The Prosperity Project can also help your employees become registered voters. For more information visit www.okprosperity.com.
State jobless rate declines
Oklahoma’s unemployment rate fell to 4 percent in July from 4.2 percent in June and 4.4 percent in July 2007, according to a monthly report from the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission. Courtesy of The Journal Record, August 19, 2008.
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HOTEL HIGHLIGHTS
Two new hotels planned for Edmond
Edmond planning commissioners recently agreed to rezone property along Broadway for two multistory hotels. One of the hotels will include five stories and around 92 rooms and be for extended stay. The second hotel will have approximately 100 rooms. Courtesy of The Oklahoman, August 6, 2008.
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WHO'S WHO
EEDA employee recognized as rising star
Toni Weinmeister, associate director & director of business development for the Edmond Economic Development Authority was recently recognized by the Edmond Sun as one of Edmond's "20 under 35."
OREN hires new sales representative
OREN™, Our Real Estate Network, welcomes Kenny Ginn as lead real estate sales representative for the Oklahoma division.In this position, Ginn will help real estate brokers, builders and realtors market their listings for free on Search For Dream Homes,www.searchfordreamhomes.com, one of the most advanced real estate networks to date. Courtesy of The Edmond Sun, August 16, 2008.
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EMPLOYMENT RESOURCES
Featured Job
Recreation Program Manager - Work involves overseeing recreation programs and being accountable for supervision of staff, budgets, strategic operating plans, revenues, expenditures, promotion, marketing and coordinating the operations of City venues.
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Job Seekers - Click here to submit your resume or to view available job opportunities in the Edmond area.
Featured Resume
Josh Richardson - accounting/auditing/business administration
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Employers - To view all resumes on the EEDA's Resume Database fill out this short contact form. If you have already registered to view resumes and have forgotten your username/password, contact Feran Morgret at 340-0116 or e-mail fm@eeda.com.
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REAL ESTATE UPDATE
Woodland Park Development planned for Edmond
Caliber Development's next project is Woodland Park in Edmond. The 1,340 acre development will be a mix of residential and commercial projects. Woodland Park is east of Interstate 35, near the intersection of Covell Road and Douglas Boulevard. Courtesy of The Oklahoman, August 11, 2008.
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July Commercial Building Permits
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August Commercial Real Estate Transactions
Click here to view Edmond area commercial real estate transactions from August 1-15.
STOCK TICKER
Edmond area investment opportunities
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E-journal Sponsorship Opportunity
The E-journal now has advertising space available! Each sponsor is provided an advertising space for company logo and Web site hyperlink on EEDA's E-journal which is published bi-monthly and sent to Edmond-area businesses, site locators, developers, citizens and prospects of the EEDA.
The links will be offered on a first come first serve basis. Please contact Toni Weinmeister at 340-0116 or e-mail tw@eeda.com for more information.
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