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The Edmond Economic Development Authority will host the 2010 Economic Preview CD Launch and Luncheon, sponsored by First Fidelity Bank, Jan. 26 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Nigh University Center at the University of Central Oklahoma. The event includes a CD launch, lunch, featured speaker and expert panel. Guests must pre-submit questions for the panel to info@eeda.com. Pre-registration cost is $35 and walk-ins are $45. Attendees may purchase tables of eight for $270 until Jan. 20 by calling 405-340-0116. Prices include lunch and the 2010 Economic Preview CD which contains a special video and reports collected from each expert. Hard copies of the CD are available for an additional $25. If you wish to attend, register online or call 405-340-0116. Last day to pre-register is Wednesday, Jan. 20. Register Today!
REAL ESTATE UPDATE
October Building Permits
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October Commercial Real Estate Transactions
Click here to view Edmond area commercial real estate transactions for October 16-31.
CITY SPOT
Ambulance service fee begins
As of Nov. 1, Edmond utility customers pay an additional $3 on their utility bills for ambulance service. The fee provides a membership in the Emergency Medical Services Authority’s TotalCare program. Courtesy of The Oklahoman, October 24, 2009.
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Edmond’s cost of living below national average
Edmond’s third quarter cost of living index ranks 11.3 percent below the national average according to the latest Cost of Living Index by ACCRA. With a third quarter 2009 index of 88.7, Edmond’s cost of living increased 0.8 percent from the same period in 2008. Courtesy of Edmond Life & Leisure, October 29, 2009.
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Mayor’s Message
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ON CAMPUS
Edmond enrollment increases
Edmond Public Schools enrollment increased to 20,784 students, 476 more than last year. School administrators were surprised by the growth because growth was expected to slow. Courtesy of The Oklahoman, October 22, 2009.
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Edmond Public Schools to hold election
Any registered voter in the Edmond school district may vote in the annual Edmond Public Schools bond election Nov. 10. The $36.12 million bond must receive a 60 percent majority to pass. Courtesy of The Edmond Sun, October 31, 2009.
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UCO faculty receive grant
The National Science Foundation Major Research Instrumentation (MRI) program recently awarded a $136,006 grant to Dr. Michelle Haynie, an assistant professor of Biology in the University of Central Oklahoma College of Mathematics and Science, and Dr. Greg Wilson, executive director of the UCO Office of Research and Grants. UCO will use the grant to purchase a DNA sequencer for research in molecular biology. Courtesy of UCOvations, October 2009.
UCO professor receives grant
The National Science Foundation Field Station and Marine Laboratory program recently awarded a $239,538 grant to Dr. William Caire, a professor of Biology in the College of Mathematics and Science and director of the UCO Selman Living Laboratory (SLL). The grant will fund construction of a building that will function as a classroom and laboratory as well as a kitchen/dining facility. Courtesy of UCOvations, October 2009.
GUTHRIE-EDMOND REGIONAL AIRPORT
EEDA board gives preliminary approval to loan plan
The Edmond Economic Development Authority Board of Trustees gave preliminary approval to co-finance construction of a 10-unit T-hangar at the Guthrie-Edmond Regional Airport. The board approved spending up to $200,000 for up to 20 years at 5 percent interest. Courtesy of The Edmond Sun, October 21, 2009.
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METRO NEWS
Oklahoma City economy ranks in the top 10
BusinessWeek.com recently ranked Oklahoma City third on a list of the top 40 economies based on job growth, employment, economic growth and home prices. Courtesy of The Journal Record, October 27, 2009.
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STATE NEWS
Oklahoma personal income grows
Oklahoma’s personal income grew 0.1 percent in the second quarter of 2009. The increase was slightly below the 0.2 percent national growth estimate. Courtesy of The Journal Record, October 19, 2009.
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Oklahoma unemployment decreases
Oklahoma’s unemployment rate decreased to 6.7 percent for September, down from 6.8 percent in August. Courtesy of OKCBusiness, October 21, 2009.
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HOTEL HIGHLIGHTS
Edmond Sleep Inn & Suites receives award
Choice Hotels International recently award Sleep Inn & Suites of Edmond with the Community Hero award, which recognizes properties and individuals that demonstrate commitment to excellence. Courtesy of The Edmond Sun, October 17, 2009.
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RETAIL DETAILS
Stationery store opens in downtown Edmond
Chirps & cheers recently opened in downtown Edmond. The stationery store offers custom wedding, party and social albums, as well as unique cards, boxed notes, journals, office accessories and wrapping materials. Courtesy of Edmond Life & Leisure, October 29, 2009.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Senator to speak at UCO lunch series
State Sen. Andrew Rice, D-Oklahoma City, will speak at the University of Central Oklahoma’s Policy Institute’s “Lunch with a Policy Maker” series Nov. 9. Courtesy of The Oklahoman, October 31, 2009.
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EMPLOYMENT RESOURCES
Featured Job
GIS Analyst I – This position involves assisting in organizing, building, maintaining, and monitoring the geographic information system and GIS database layers and relational database information for the City of Edmond.
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Featured Resume
Danna Shaw – M.S. Degree - International Business and Economic Relations
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STOCK TICKER
Edmond area investment opportunities
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