Hot Headline
State economy headed up
Oklahoma’s economy is headed up according to a monthly report compiled by University of Oklahoma economist, Robert Dauffenbach. The report is made up of data in five categories: national employment, Oklahoma employment, Oklahoma City employment, Tulsa employment and the U.S. core rate of inflation. Dauffenbach said that Oklahoma’s employment growth is improving, but to expect the strongest improvement in 2003. Courtesy of The Daily Oklahoman, July 4, 2002.
The Business Beat
Securitas starts with family values
A father and son team are building family values into their new company, Securitas Life Insurance. The name was derived from the Latin word "securitas" meaning security and peace, which they thought fitting for a life and health insurance company. On May 1 Securitas Life Insurance opened its doors for business in the 2500 Broadway Center, a development by Turner & Company. Courtesy of Edmond Life & Leisure, July 4, 2002.
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IT Bytes
UpTime offers Chaparral products
Edmond-based UpTime Ltd. has become a certified member of Chaparral Network Storage’s Stratis Partner Program. UpTime is now able to offer Chaparral products, including protocol bridges, data routers, redundant array of independent disks controllers and disk array appliances that are network-ready. The Chaparral partner program also gives UpTime access to sales and technical training programs. Courtesy of The Journal Record, July 10, 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
OC names new director of MBA program
Oklahoma Christian University's Fast-Track MBA program will have a new director when it launches its third year of classes in September. Ken Johnson, MBA, CPA, has been named director of the program, succeeding Don Drew, who will become a full-time professor of management in the College of Business. For the past two years, Johnson has been an adjunct faculty member in the MBA program, teaching accounting. He has extensive experience in business administration, most recently as financial administrator for the University of Oklahoma Health Science Center campus. Courtesy of Edmond Life & Leisure, July 11, 2002.
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City Spot
Edmond approves purchase of east Edmond property
Edmond City Council recently voted to negotiate a purchase agreement for 135 acres of land on the east side of Interstate 35 near Covell. The purchase price is not to exceed $1.25 million and the city will pay closing costs on the land. The land will be used for a new public works center, a fire training center and an animal welfare building. Courtesy of The Daily Oklahoman, July 9, 2002.
Real Estate Update
June 16-30 real estate transactions
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Courtesy of Edmond Life & Leisure, July 4, 2002.
Edmond resident joins RE/MAX
David Davis has affiliated with RE/MAX Associates. Davis has been in retail management for 17 years and a resident of Edmond for three years. He plans to concentrate on the Edmond and Northwest Oklahoma City areas. Courtesy of Edmond Life & Leisure, July 11, 2002.
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