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HOT HEADLINE
Governor Henry approves ME office move
Governor Brad Henry signed into law Senate Bill 1337 which agrees to place the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in close proximity to the University of Central Oklahoma Forensic Science Institute and the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation Forensic Science Center. Lawmakers are still looking for a way to fund the move. Courtesy of The Edmond Sun, June 7, 2010.
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REAL ESTATE UPDATE
May Building Permits
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May Commercial Real Estate Transactions
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CITY SPOT
Edmond cost of living ranks below national level
Edmond’s first quarter cost of living index of 93 ranks 7 percent below the national average according to the latest Cost of Living Index by ACCRA, the association of community and economic development research professionals. Courtesy of Edmond Life & Leisure, May 27, 2010.
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Mayor’s Message
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ON CAMPUS
School of Rock to expand
The University of Central Oklahoma’s Academy of Contemporary Music will now occupy more space in downtown Oklahoma City, including a former nightclub that will be used as a full-time student rehearsal and performance venue. The expansion comes in response to the school’s enrollment increasing from 150 to 400 students. Courtesy of The Oklahoman, June 4, 2010.
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STATE NEWS
Oklahoma among states with high entrepreneurial activity
A Kauffman Foundation report ranked Oklahoma and Montana as the states leading the nation in entrepreneurial activity in 2009. The annual index shows 470 new businesses were started for every 100,000 adult residents in those states. Courtesy of The Oklahoman, May 22, 2010.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
UCO Small Business Development Center to offer workshops
The University of Central Oklahoma Small Business Development Center will offer various workshops in June. These workshops include the Fraud Assessment and Prevention workshop from 8 to 10 a.m. June 9. All workshops are held at UCO’s Small Business Development Center, 1 Santa Fe Plaza, in downtown Oklahoma City. Courtesy of The Oklahoman, May 29, 2010.
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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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Featured Resume
Connery Lowther – Strong Financial Acumen with experience in financial analysis and business support.
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STOCK TICKER
Edmond area investment opportunities
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