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Jetta whirls through changes
Edmond-based Jetta Corporation is in the beginning of a new era. The 20-year maker of whirlpools and custom bathtubs has gone through a string of changes this year including new ownership and management. Dick Johns, founder of the business, sold the company to a group of local investors in May. Last week, the city authorized the issuance of a $1.2 million promissory note through the Edmond Economic Development Authority for the company to refinance its debt. “The idea was to save a great company that had been around for 20 years,” Pippin said. “The EEDA was instrumental in helping us. They were essential in getting this done.” Courtesy of The Edmond Sun, December 3, 2001.
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The Business Beat
Citizens Bank receives President’s Award
The Edmond Historical Society presented the President's Award to Citizens Bank of Edmond on Nov. 12 in honor of the bank's 100th Anniversary. The bank has played a huge role in the history of Edmond and the historical society recognized that work with the award at the annual Heritage Banquet. The bank originally received a patent certificate of incorporation from the office of the Secretary of the Territory of Oklahoma on May 10, 1901. Incorporating officers were W.H. Tuttle, John W. Place, William J. Huffman and G.H. Fink. Courtesy of Edmond Life & Leisure, November 29, 2001.
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Eateries promotes Epley
Meline Epley has been promoted to vice president of human resources and administration for Eateries, Inc., operator of 74 restaurants in 25 states. She joined Eateries in 1987 as administrative assistant. Courtesy of The Journal Record, December 4, 2001.
Retail Details
Fazoli’s opens in Edmond
Fazoli’s Italian Restaurant opened Monday at 1210 E. 2nd St. in Edmond. In celebration of the opening, Fazoli’s sponsored a business luncheon in which General Manager Garland Gaddy presented a charitable donation of $200 to Marilyn Williams of the Edmond Senior Center. The popular Italian concept, rated No. 1 nationwide by “Restaurants & Institutions” in the quick-service category and consumer value, is known for its combination of reasonable prices associated with fast food, but with a strong emphasis on quality ingredients. Fazoli’s is open from 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and from 10:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Courtesy of The Edmond Sun, November 30, 2001.
Downtown Dispatch
McCalls takes lead in downtown renovation project
Downtown shoppers soon will see a facelift on the landmark McCalls retail clothing store at Broadway and Main Street. The emporium, owned and operated by the Gibson family since 1953, will have the cedar shingle facade replaced with a multicolored “autumn blend” slate composition on the east and south sides. Edmond Economic Development Authority Director Janet Yowell said Gibson is the first of what she hopes will be several downtown building owners who will make significant changes in their stores’ appearance to continue the enhancement of the area. Courtesy of The Edmond Sun, December 3, 2001.
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City Spot
City may have new manager by March
More than 30 applicants already have put themselves into the ring for Edmond’s open city manager position. Lou Fox, spokesman for DMG Maximus, the executive search firm employed by the city, said Monday that the application period for the job closes Friday. To date, 35 to 40 applications have been received by his company. Those applicants hail from California, Florida, Texas and Oklahoma as well as other parts of the country, he said. Fox expects about 75 candidates to apply, he said. After that deadline, Maximus’ work really begins. The company will screen all applicants and select the top 10 to 15 to present to council sometime in January, Fox said. From that report of semifinalists, City Council will pick the top five to eight applicants it would like to bring in for personal interviews. Courtesy of The Edmond Sun, December 4, 2001.
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City’s demands call for more land
Those who have land for sale soon may profit from the city’s growing needs created by a slate of capital improvement projects. Edmond city officials are on the lookout for no less than seven parcels of land, not to mention a passel of easements and rights of way needed in the next five years for major streets and trails projects such as the Covell Underpass. Plans include finding up to 40 acres for a new fire training facility, eight acres for a new animal shelter, or possibly purchasing about 100 acres along Interstate 35 for a Public Works complex. The city also is interested in purchasing land for the Festival Market design, which calls for relocating the Farmer’s Market and other festival activities in the downtown under permanent pavilions. Courtesy of The Edmond Sun, December 2, 2001.
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Who's Who
Barcum named to Oklahoma Technology Development Corp. board
Robert Barcum of Netplex Systems Inc. of Edmond is one of four new board members named to the board of directors of the Oklahoma Technology Development Corp., the group that operates the Oklahoma Technology Commercialization Center under contract with the State of Oklahoma. Other new board members are Stephen L. Cropper, retired from Williams Energy Services in Tulsa; Gary L. Nelson, Advanced Financial Solutions, Oklahoma City; and L. Duane Wilson of Conoco, Ponca City/Houston. Rudy Alvarado of Advancia was re-elected chairman of the board and Randy Goldsmith remains president and CEO of the corporation and serves as executive director overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Tech Center. Courtesy of The Journal Record, November 28, 2001.
Edmond man to serve on Oklahoma Energy Resource Board
Jim Palm has been reappointed to his fourth three-year term on the Oklahoma Energy Resource Board by Gov. Frank Keating. Serving on the OERB since the program’s inception, Palm is the current chairman of the organization and has held several leadership positions on the board, including vice chairman and chairman of the Environmental Restoration Committee. Courtesy of The Edmond Sun, December 5, 2001.
Upcoming Business Events
Business After Hours
American Bank and Trust will host the Edmond Area Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours Tuesday, Dec. 11 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. The event will take place at American Bank & Trust, 15 East 15th Street in Edmond.
Real Estate Update
Edmond office market coming of age
According to the latest demographic reports, more than 57 percent of Edmond's employed population earns a living in some form of office setting. The combination of quality jobs, an educated workforce and increasing population continues to create a demand for square-footage throughout Edmond's office market. Gary Brooks, managing director of Oklahoma City-based Grubb & Ellis: Beffort Brooks and Hogan, reported at the 2001 Edmond Economic Preview that by the year's end there will be more than 3 million square feet of office space in the Edmond area. This includes a combination of more than 1.7 million square feet existing in Edmond Central and more than 1.3 million along the Memorial Corridor. Courtesy of Edmond Life & Leisure, November 29, 2001.
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Office/retail square footage
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