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2010 Economic Abstracts are now available!
The 2010 Economic Abstract, a 14-page economic profile of the city of Edmond, is now available. The Economic Abstract, published annually by the Edmond Economic Development Authority and sponsored by Francis Tuttle Technology Center, contains demographic information including population, income levels, cost of living, crime figures, traffic counts and more. The 2010 Economic Abstract also contains information on Edmond’s residential and commercial real estate markets, hotel market, retail sales statistics and public and higher education information.
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REAL ESTATE UPDATE
April Building Permits
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May Commercial Real Estate Transactions
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BUSINESS BEAT
Edmond-based Accustat Healthcare merges with PharmStat
Edmond-based Accustat Healthcare Staffing has merged with Houston-based PharmStat Staffing and will now operate as AHS PharmStat. The company will have a corporate office in Edmond as well as an office in Houston. Courtesy of The Journal Record, May 19, 2010.
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Pet Medical Center opens new facility
Animal Medical Clinic and Westbrook Animal Clinic merged in April 2009 and now operate as Pet Medical Center in a new approximately 3,200-square-foot building at 1001 W. 15th St. Courtesy of The Edmond Sun, May 1, 2010.
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Edmond Electric receives honors
Municipal Electric Systems of Oklahoma recently awarded Edmond Electric with first place in the annual Charlie Burgett Electric System Reliability Competition. Edmond won for cities with more than 10,000 people. Courtesy of The Oklahoman, May 5, 2010.
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Edmond CEO to speak in Puerto Rico
Charles Seeney, founder and CEO of Edmond-based NanoBioMagnetics Inc., will speak at the third annual conference of the University of Puerto Rico’s Institute for Functional Nanomaterials in San Juan. Courtesy of The Journal Record, May 20, 2010.
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Edmond Business Barometer – the pulse of the local economy
April 2010 Business Barometer
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CITY SPOT
Mayor’s Message
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ON CAMPUS
UCO and Chesapeake form partnership for boathouse
The University of Central Oklahoma and Chesapeake Energy Corp. have partnered to develop the CHK Central Boathouse on the Oklahoma River. Chesapeake will provide $3 million for development and construction. Courtesy of The Journal Record, May 19, 2010.
UCO begins textbook rental program
The University of Central Oklahoma’s Barnes & Noble Bookstore will now offer the option to rent 250 of the 1,900 textbooks used at the university. Courtesy of The Journal Record, May 5, 2010.
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STATE NEWS
Oklahoma ranked 19th for business
Chief Executive magazine ranked Oklahoma as the 19th best state for business. The rankings are based on more than 650 chief executive officers’ ratings for each state in the categories of taxation and regulation, work force quality and living environment. Courtesy of The Journal Record, May 5, 2010.
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METRO NEWS
Oklahoma City’s economic strength ranks 75th
Policom Corp recently ranked Oklahoma City 75th out of 366 Metropolitan Statistical Areas for economic strength. Oklahoma City was ranked 97th in 2009. Courtesy of The Journal Record, May 13, 2010.
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RETAIL DETAILS
Edmond Retail Sales Tax Report - Sales Tax information from eight major retail SIC codes.
April 2010 Retail Sales Tax Report
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HOTEL HIGHLIGHT
Hotel Market Report – April 2010
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UPCOMING EVENTS
City of Edmond to hold CNG Connect Workshop
The City of Edmond will host a free CNG Connect Workshop June 3 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Edmond Downtown Community Center. The workshop will discuss the basics of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), the cost of converting fleets and the demand for a CNG fast-fill station in Edmond. Courtesy of the City of Edmond.
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EMPLOYMENT RESOURCES
Featured Job
MetroFamily Magazine Sales Executive - MetroFamily Magazine, the premiere, award-winning parenting niche publication in Central Oklahoma, seeks an enthusiastic, high-energy, goal-oriented sales executive to sell print and online advertising on a full-time basis.
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Job Seekers - Click here to submit your resume or to view available job opportunities in the Edmond area.
Featured Resume
Angela Berkshire – Experience includes work as a realtor and a technical/software training specialist.
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STOCK TICKER
Edmond area investment opportunities
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