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Group buys Edmond golf course in $6.05 million deal
The Fairfax Golf Course in Edmond and a neighboring 237 acres were sold to an Edmond investor group in a deal valued at $6.05 million. Fairfax Joint Ventures LLC, which bought the property from In Te Credo Foundation in Edmond, has plans to upgrade the golf course and build 390 more homes over the next seven years. Construction will begin as early as April, said J.W. Armstrong, builder program director for Fairfax. Courtesy of The Journal Record, February 4, 2002.
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The Business Beat
Amcat awarded Product of the Year
Amcat has been awarded 2001 Product of the Year by Customer Interaction Solutions magazine, a TIC publication. ACM’s MediaLynx product was evaluated for its innovation in the Web/Call Center Integration category. Edmond based Amcat also maintains offices in London and Dallas and is the leader in the small to medium contact center automation market. Courtesy of The Edmond Sun, January 27, 2002.
December 2001 Business Barometer
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Retail Details
Edmond adds two new stores
Paper Warehouse and Pier One will join University Plaza located on the south side of Second Street, west of Bryant. Paper Warehouse has requested a building permit for an 8,000 square-foot building and Pier One plans for a 9,400-square-foot establishment. The shopping center is already the home to IHOP, Fazoli’s and McDonald’s. The plaza will also be the home of Lowe’s and SuperTarget in March. Courtesy of The Daily Oklahoman, January 24, 2002.
IT Bytes
Edmond program grows knowledge-based businesses
As technology continues to advance, the importance of knowledge-based business intensifies. The increased significance of knowledge capital, such as R&D and employee talent, has grown faster than tangible capital, which includes buildings, transportation and equipment. The Edmond Economic Development Authority realized the need to support a program that would foster knowledge-based businesses; therefore, the EdmondHQ program was formed in 1995. Courtesy of Edmond Life & Leisure, January 31, 2002.
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Downtown Dispatch
Art approved for downtown Edmond
The Edmond city council voted to purchase six bronze statues for display in downtown Edmond. The $97,000 needed for the public art will come from the Central Business District’s capital improvement fund. The statues will be displayed across from the library and in landscaped areas of downtown. The city council believes the art will enhance the beauty of the city. The statues are scheduled to be on display by April. Courtesy of The Daily Oklahoman, January 29, 2002.
On Campus
Metro colleges enrollments increasing
The economy may be experiencing tough times, but most metro area colleges’ enrollments are skyrocketing. The University of Central Oklahoma in Edmond has seen a significant increase in enrollment. As of Jan. 24, UCO reported an increase of 7.4 percent over Spring 2001. Courtesy of The Edmond Sun, January 30, 2002.
UCO spring enrollment up
Enrollment numbers at the University of Central Oklahoma have increased significantly in all categories this spring compared to last year’s totals, with first-time spring freshman enrollment reaching a near-record increase of 13.6 percent compared to last year. Courtesy of The Edmond Sun, February 4, 2002.
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City Spot
New city office building to open
Renovations to a new city building will take a historical twist thanks to a group of interested citizens. The city purchased the BankONE building at Littler and First streets last spring. Renovations started in November to make new office space for the city manager, the city attorney, Administrative Services personnel and an office and conference room for the mayor and city councilors. Courtesy of The Edmond Sun, February 3, 2002.
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Who's Who
Edmond Medical Center
Three new members have joined the board of trustees for Edmond Medical Center: Ray Hibbard, publisher of Edmond Life and Leisure; Mark Neighbors, owner of Parkway Cleaners and Parkway Men’s Wear; and Ruth Oneson, a pathologist. Courtesy of the Journal Record, January 30, 2002.
Citizens Bank names Employee of the Year
Amy Bailey was recently chosen by her peers as the Citizens Bank of Edmond Employee of the Year. Bailey is currently assistant branch manager of the drive-in location at Broadway and Hurd Street. She has worked for Citizens Bank in various areas for five years. Courtesy of The Edmond Sun, January 31, 2002.
Newly Appointed Board Members
The Mayor and Council recently appointed Brenda Granger, Pamela Richman, Kerry Adams and Krista Jones to The Visual Arts Commission. Courtesy of The Edmond Life & Leisure, January 24, 2002.
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Upcoming Business Events
Center offers management skills workshop
An eight-hour workshop for business leaders or team members with little or no training in project management is being offered by the University of Central Oklahoma’s Center for Learning & Professional Development (CLPD). Designed to teach the skills and approaches that make a difference in project management, the “Project Management Fundamentals: Results Focused, Hassle Free Implementation” session will take place from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m., Wednesday Feb. 13 at the Oklahoma Water Resources Board, 3800 North Classen in Oklahoma City. For more information contact Linda Smith at (405) 974-2543, or by email at lsmith@ucok.edu. Courtesy of The Edmond Sun, January 31, 2002.
Business After Hours
LifeStyles and the Edmond Area Chamber of Commerce will be hosting Business After Hours, which will take place from 5:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 12, at LifeStyles, 1801 West 33rd Street in Edmond.
Security Conference 2002
Langston University, Technical Innovative Concepts, Comaxial Corporation and Ademco Group will be hosting Security Conference 2002, “Limited Access: Utilizing Technology to Secure America." The conference will take place from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m., Feb. 27 at Langston University, 4205 North Lincoln Boulevard in Oklahoma City. Workshops will entail security assessments, intrusion detection systems, access control, audio/video detection, bomb evacuations, video policing, Internet security, and value-based deployment of IP networks, corporate espionage, workplace violence and Domestic Terrorism. Deadline for registration is February 15, 2002. For more information call (405) 844-3684.
Real Estate Update
Century 21 adds two agents
Century 21 Mark V Realty, 301 S. Bryant in Edmond, is pleased to announce the addition of two new residential real estate sales agents. The new agents are Gary Crandall who has sold real estate for four years and P.J. Pierce who has 10 years of real estate experience. Courtesy of The Edmond Sun, January 27, 2002.
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