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HOT HEADLINE
Construction begins on INTEGRIS Health Edmond
Dirt work recently began on INTEGRIS Health Edmond at 15th and Interstate-35. The $94 million, 40-bed project is expected to open in fall of 2011. Courtesy of The Oklahoman, February 16, 2010.
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REAL ESTATE UPDATE
January Building Permits
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February Commercial Real Estate Transactions
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BUSINESS BEAT
Edmond company wins international award
The Association of Pool & Spa Professionals’ recently awarded a silver medal to Edmond-based Caviness Landscape Design Inc. during the International Awards of Excellence. Courtesy of OKCBusiness, February 12, 2010.
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Ditch Witch receives honor
The Charles Machine Works, Inc. manufacturer of Ditch Witch products recently honored Ditch Witch of Oklahoma as a member of the 2009 Crescent Club. The group represents the best that the Ditch Witch organization has to offer. Courtesy of Edmond Life & Leisure, February 11, 2010.
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Edmond Business Barometer – the pulse of the local economy
January 2010 Business Barometer
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CITY SPOT
Edmond police to receive new radio equipment
The Edmond City Council recently approved spending $658,182 on 131 portable radios, 112 dash-mounted radios and two base radio units for the Edmond Police Department. The new equipment will allow officers to communicate statewide. Courtesy of The Oklahoman, February 11, 2010.
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Edmond power outage map now online
Edmond Electric now offers a service outage map online as part of the utility’s automated system. The system is designed to report power outages, helping to alleviate the overloaded phone lines. Courtesy of The Oklahoman, February 10, 2010.
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Mayor’s Message
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ON CAMPUS
UCO sees enrollment increase
The University of Central Oklahoma saw a 4.1 percent increase in spring 2010 enrollment over last spring. Freshmen enrollment increased 6.7 percent and graduate enrollment increased 14.1 percent. Courtesy of OKCBusiness, February 10, 2010.
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UCO earns innovation award
The College Board recently named the University of Central Oklahoma’s Compass Learning Community as one of three Southwestern Region winners of the first CollegeKeys Compact 2010 Innovation Awards program. The award recognizes organizations for initiating innovative, effective best practices to help students get ready, get in and get through college. Courtesy of The Edmond Sun, February 9, 2010.
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RETAIL DETAILS
Children’s store reopens
Lil Dudes and Divas recently reopened in Spring Creek Plaza with a new owner. The store will now be open Monday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday 1 to 5 p.m. Courtesy of The Oklahoman, February 11, 2010.
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Edmond Retail Sales Tax Report - Sales Tax information from eight major retail SIC codes.
January 2010 Retail Sales Tax Report
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EMPLOYMENT RESOURCES
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Edmond area investment opportunities
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