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Edmond named one of America’s Top-Rated Smaller Cities
Edmond was recently announced as one of America's Top-Rated Smaller Cities for 2002-2003 by Universal Reference Publications, an imprint of Grey House Publishing in New York. Four key criteria were used to identify these top-rated cities: Population Growth, Crime Rate, Income and Unemployment Rate. Courtesy of Edmond Life & Leisure, May 30, 2002.
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The Business Beat
April Business Barometer
Courtesy of Edmond Life and Leisure, published by Edmond Economic Development Authority.
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Business Barometer Commentary
Catch a glimpse of how Edmond is doing when it comes to residential & commercial permits, sales tax collections, per-capita retail spending and hotel/motel tax collections in a monthly article written by Edmond Economic Development Authority Executive Director, Janet Yowell. Courtesy of Edmond Life & Leisure, May 23, 2002.
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Edmond company receives housing innovation award
The National Association of Home Builders' Research Center and Popular Science magazine recognized Frank Wheeler of Edmond for his Flex-C Trac, a tracking system to enable quick assembly of curved walls. Wheeler received the "Like, Duh!" award - one of four 2002 Innovative Housing Technology Awards. Flex-C Track system allows builders to easily and quickly shape the new wall's metal frame. Courtesy of The Daily Oklahoman, May 28, 2002.
IT Bytes
Pinnacle Business Systems announces focus on IBM’s line of high-end Intel servers
Pinnacle Business Systems Inc. was recently approved to market IBM’s line of high-end Intel servers, known as the xSeries 440 line. Fewer than 30 IBM business partners have been approved to date and IBM’s stated objective is to authorize only 50 partners across the country. With offices in Edmond, Tulsa, and San Antonio, Pinnacle has been an IBM Premier Business Partner since the program’s inception. The firm specializes in integrating all major IBM hardware, including iSeries, pSeries, xSeries, and IBM TotalStorage solutions. Courtesy of The Edmond Sun, May 30, 2002.
Downtown Dispatch
Farmers Market this Saturday
Oklahoma farmers have once again set up shop selling fresh fruits, vegetables, herbs and bedding plants and more at the Edmond Farmer’s Market in downtown Edmond. The market is open from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturdays through Oct. 26 in the parking lot just east of the City Administration Building, 100 East First St. Read Edmond Life & Leisure each week for a listing of the items available at the market.
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On Campus
Edmond schools win top honors
Two Edmond schools are the only in the state this year to receive the Blue Ribbon Award of Excellence. Central Middle School and Memorial High School were awarded the prestigious national honor, which is decided yearly by the U.S. Department of Education, said Edmond Public Schools Associate Superintendent Brenda Lyons. The schools were judged on criteria such as high student retention and graduation rates, challenging curriculum and standards, and school, family and community partnerships. Nationwide, 172 secondary schools were awarded Blue Ribbon status. Courtesy of The Edmond Sun, May 29, 2002.
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City Spot
Edmond in good fiscal shape
Unlike most state agencies and other cities nationwide, Edmond is finding itself in good fiscal shape heading into this week’s budget hearings. Last year’s economic downtown, further hampered by the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, seemed to have had little effect in Edmond, which is one of the state’s largest growing cities. The most recent sales tax figures for the city show that residents are spending slightly more than was projected for this time of year, said Larry Stevens, city manager. Courtesy of The Edmond Sun, June 3, 2002.
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Restructuring changes fire marshal’s office
The office of fire marshal in Edmond has been eliminated in a restructuring of the fire department and city services. The primary change in the restructuring is that all fire code inspections will be handled by the Building Services Department, under the direction of Ed Steiner, not the fire department. Courtesy of The Edmond Sun, May 28, 2002.
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Who's Who
Newly Appointed Board Members:
Cunliff, Ancik, Mitts to serve on Green City Task Force
Ed Cunliff, Steven Ancik and Mary Jo Mitts will serve on the Green City Task Force, which will emphasize conservation of open space and outdoor recreation as critical to the city's quality of life and economic growth. Courtesy of Edmond Life & Leisure, May 30, 2002.
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Upcoming Business Events
Guidelines for Effective RFPs
Dino Price, president of ACCUDAQ, will speak on “Guidelines for Writing an Effective Request for Proposal for Internet Services” at noon on Thursday, June 13, 2002 at the Francis Tuttle Bruce Gray Center. The seminar will cover strategic analysis of objectives that should be established during the planning phase of any proposed Internet services initiative. Francis Tuttle Technology Center, the Edmond Economic Development Authority and the Edmond Area Chamber of Commerce sponsor the seminar. Panera Bread will provide lunch. Cost is $10. Call 717-4745 to register.
Doing Business with the City of Edmond
Are you an Edmond business owner or manager? If so, you are invited to attend a free seminar about “Doing Business with the City of Edmond” 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 13, 2002 in the Downtown Community Center Banquet Hall. This seminar will cover many topics including building permits, rezoning, site plans, inspections, building and fire codes, storm water management, variances, curb cuts, and utility service information. Sponsored by the City of Edmond, the Edmond Area Chamber of Commerce Small Business Council and the Edmond Economic Development Authority. For more information, call 359-4556 or 341-2808.
Real Estate Update
May 1-15 real estate transactions
Click here to view a list of Edmond area commercial real estate transactions from the first half of May.
Courtesy of Edmond Life & Leisure, May 30, 2002.
Stock TickerEdmond area investment opportunities
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