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Chinese delegation tours Edmond-based Pelco Products
The State Chamber of Oklahoma recently brought a Chinese delegation to tour Edmond-based Pelco Products Inc. The delegation will consider the possibility of selling Pelco products in China. Courtesy of The Edmond Sun, September 12, 2009.
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BUSINESS BEAT
New leaders continue work at Edmond Medical
After the unexpected death of Edmond Medical Center CEO Tayo Fichtl, Chief Financial Officer Lavaughn Carey, Chief Nursing Officer Mary Drake and Associate Administrator Reggie Pearson took over leadership at the hospital. The three executives will work to maintain and build upon the progress made by Fichtl. Courtesy of The Oklahoman, September 9, 2009.
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Edmond Business Barometer – the pulse of the local economy
August 2009 Business Barometer
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REAL ESTATE UPDATE
August Building Permits
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September Commercial Real Estate Transactions
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CITY SPOT
Technology upgrades improve 9-1-1 service for cell phones
Due to technology upgrades, the City of Edmond’s Central Communications is better able to locate all 9-1-1 phone calls, including those made on cell phones. Courtesy of The Edmond Sun, September 2, 2009.
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Resurfacing work begins
Resurfacing work on Broadway from Second Street to Comfort Road recently began and will continue over six weeks. Courtesy of The Oklahoman, September 5, 2009.
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Mayor’s Message
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ON CAMPUS
Edmond School Board purchases land
The Edmond School board recently purchased 7½ acres for $650,000 at 1001 W. Danforth, near the district’s administration building. There are no current plans for the land. Courtesy of The Oklahoman, September 15, 2009.
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Edmond ranks high in ACT scores
For ACT scores last spring, Edmond Public Schools held three of the top six rankings among comprehensive high schools. Courtesy of The Edmond Sun, September 1, 2009.
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UCO sees increase in enrollment
The University of Central Oklahoma saw record enrollment numbers for its current semester with major increases in first time freshmen and graduate students. Courtesy of The Okahoman, August 27, 2009.
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Edmond announces bond proposal vote
The Edmond School Board recently announced voters will decide a $36.1 million bond proposal on Nov. 10. The bond includes renovations and upgrades at multiple schools. Courtesy of The Oklahoman, September 10, 2009.
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GUTHRIE-EDMOND REGIONAL AIRPORT
Airport hangar plans to be reworked
Due to a lack of requests for proposals, the Guthrie-Edmond Regional Airport Board is reworking plans for a new T-hangar. Courtesy of The Edmond Sun, September 9, 2009.
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METRO NEWS
Oklahoma City jobless rate remains lowest
The Oklahoma City metro continued to have the lowest unemployment rate in the country among metro areas with a population greater than 1 million at 5.9 percent in July. The city also received this recognition in four previous months this year. Courtesy of The Oklahoman, September 2, 2009.
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RETAIL DETAILS
Java Dave’s celebrates five years in Edmond
Java Dave’s of Edmond recently celebrated its fifth anniversary and signed a new five-year lease to continue serving the Edmond community. The locally owned coffee shop is in downtown Edmond. Courtesy of Edmond Life & Leisure, September 10, 2009.
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New bagel café opens doors
The Old School Bagel Café recently opened at 775 W. Covell Road. The restaurant offers New York style bagels, which are boiled instead of steamed. Courtesy of The Oklahoman, August 29, 2009.
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Heartland Outdoors opens in Edmond
Heartland Outdoors recently opened at 1444 N. Kelly Ave. The store offers firearms, archery equipment and electric vehicles, among other things. Courtesy of The Edmond Sun, September 12, 2009.
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Edmond Retail Sales Tax Report - Sales Tax information from eight major retail SIC codes.
August 2009 Retail Sales Tax Report
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HOTEL HIGHLIGHT
Hotel Market Report – August 2009
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EMPLOYMENT RESOURCES
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Commercial Sales and Leasing – A 100-year old international real estate firm has two openings in their local office for full time commercial sales and leasing.
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Edmond area investment opportunities
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