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Gallagher relocates, celebrates grand opening
Gallagher Benefit Services, Inc. recently relocated to Edmond and celebrated with a grand opening event. The new location employs more than 60 with plans to add 20-25 additional jobs in the next three years. Courtesy of The Edmond Sun, February 28, 2009.
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BUSINESS BEAT
Edmond-based cleaners ranked among best in nation
America’s Best Cleaners named Parkway Cleaners of Edmond to the list of America’s Best Cleaners for 2009 for the metropolitan area of Oklahoma City. Only 27 dry cleaners in the U.S. were certified by America’s Best Cleaners. Courtesy of The Journal Record, March 2, 2009.
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REAL ESTATE UPDATE
February Building Permits
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February Commercial Real Estate Transactions
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ON CAMPUS
UCO breaks ground on new learning center
W. Roger Webb, president of the University of Central Oklahoma, recently broke ground on UCO’s Center for Transformative Learning in front of about 80 people. The 32,387-square-foot facility will feature 11 classrooms, an outdoor classroom and a small recital hall. Courtesy of The Edmond Sun, February 20, 2009.
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UCO offers free income tax assistance
As part of the University of Central Oklahoma’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program, accounting students who have special training and have passed a qualifying exam will offer free income tax preparation and e-filing. UCO College of Business Administration accounting faculty will check each return for accuracy. Courtesy of Edmond Life & Leisure, February 26, 2009.
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WHO'S WHO
Edmond-based company receives international award
Edmond-based Caviness Landscape Design, Inc. recently received an international award from the Association of Pool & Spa Professionals. The company won the Silver Award in the Commercial Water Feature category for its design of the Oklahoma Centennial Waterfall at State Fair Park. Courtesy of The Journal Record, February 16, 2009.
Edmond Medical Center names board members
Edmond Medical Center recently named Randal Allen, Patricia LaGrow and Stephen J. Schaus as members of the board of trustees. Courtesy of The Oklahoman, February 22, 2009.
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GUTHRIE-EDMOND REGIONAL AIRPORT
Guthrie-Edmond Regional Airport board rejects trust
After a presentation from Guthrie City Attorney Randel Shadid, the Guthrie-Edmond Regional Airport board members rejected creating an airport trust. Courtesy of The Edmond Sun, February 25, 2009.
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CONFERENCE CENTER UPDATE
Conference center discussion continues
The Edmond Economic Development Authority will continue to seek a private/public partnership with a hotel for a proposed conference center. Two developers are interested in including the project as potential sites for shopping centers. Courtesy of The Edmond Sun, February 19, 2009.
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RETAIL DETAILS
Edmond Retail Sales Tax Report - Sales Tax information from eight major retail SIC codes.
January 2009 Retail Sales Tax Report
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Consumer spending reflects shift to food stores
Recently announced at an EEDA Monthly meeting, January sales tax revenues indicate a shift in consumer spending from general merchandise stores, such as Target and Wal-Mart, to food stores. Courtesy of The Edmond Sun, February 21, 2009.
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EMPLOYMENT RESOURCES
Featured Job
Technology Coordinator – This position includes: system analysis, information architecture planning, identification and assessment of opportunities for technology enabled service delivery improvement and project management functions.
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Edmond area investment opportunities
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