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DISCOUNTED 2008 Economic Abstracts available!
Edmond Economic Abstracts are now available at discounted prices! 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 order your discounted bundle of 2008 Abstracts, contact the EEDA at 340-0116 or dy@eeda.com.

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ON CAMPUS

Four Edmond Schools obtain perfect scores
Four Edmond schools achieved perfect scores on the Academic Performance Index given last year. Chisholm, Clegern, Cross Timbers and Russell Dougherty elementary schools all achieved perfect scores of 1500, bringing the district’s score to 1449, 32 points higher than the previous year. Courtesy of The Edmond Sun, October 10, 2008.
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UCO announces creation of new Academy of Contemporary Music

The University of Central Oklahoma announced today it is creating the Academy of Contemporary Music, ACM@UCO. ACM@UCO is partnering with the original Academy of Contemporary Music in England to present what will be the first U.S. endeavor of its type. Courtesy of OKCBusiness, October 9, 2008.

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CITY SPOT

Edmond Beautiful launches new Web site

Edmond Beautiful Inc. officially launched its new Web site designed to educate the community about environmental issues and inform residents on how to get involved. The new site can be viewed at www.edmondbeautiful.org. Courtesy of The Edmond Sun, September 27, 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.

RETAIL DETAILS

New hibachi grill opens in Edmond

Kabuki Steakhouse, a new restaurant specializing in in serving steak and sushi opened this week on the southeast corner of Broadway and 33rd Street where Portobello's Italian Grill and Wine Bar was formerly located. Chefs will prepare the food in front of customers while adding a few tricks to the mix. Courtesy of the Oklahoman October 1, 2008.

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Shoppes on Broadway adds more tenants

The Shoppes on Broadway a 33rd and Broadway continues to add more tenant. Tuscan Loggia, which sells gifts, furniture, seasonal and toiletry items, had a grand opening last week. Other future stores include Bella Strada and Nikkellettes Ristorante, which expected to open toward the end of the year. Courtesy of The Oklahoman, October 2, 2008.

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Developer plans new center

A new shopping center is expected to be complete early next year near the southwest corner of Edmond Road and Santa Fe Avenue. Baker First Commercial Real Estate Services is developing the 48, 000-square-foot shopping center. Construction on the center is expected to be finished by the middle of January. Courtesy of The Oklahoman, October 8, 2008.

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Scruples opens in Edmond

A new business, Scruples of Edmond, located at 115 S. Broadway, opened last month in Downtown Edmond. Scruples is novelty gift and collectible store. Courtesy of The Edmond Sun, September 19, 2008.
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HOTEL HIGHLIGHT

Hotel Market Report - Major Hotels - August 2008
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EMPLOYMENT RESOURCES

Featured Job

Assistant Urban Forrester - Responsible for evaluating landscape and tree preservation plans for all development related processes, reviewing building permits for landscaping compliance, inspecting all installed landscapes for code compliance and dealing with both installation and maintenance concerns.

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George Thomas Morris - Helpdesk/PC Technician/Network Administrator

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REAL ESTATE UPDATE

Rib Crib returning to Edmond
After at two-year absence, aRib Crib restaurant will be returning to Edmond by the end of the year. The company recently leased a building formerly occupied by El Chico at Broadway and 21st Street. Courtesy of The Oklahoman, October 8, 2008.
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September Building Permits
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September Commercial Real Estate Transactions

Click here to view Edmond area commercial real estate transactions from September 16-31.

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.