Hot Headline
Register today for the 2003 Economic Preview
Mark your calendars for the 2003 Economic Preview to be held 8 a.m. to noon Jan. 17 in Constitution Hall at UCO. Don’t miss economic and real estate forecasts from the experts at this annual event of the Edmond Economic Development Authority sponsored by American Bank. Register for this event online at www.eeda.com or by calling 340-0116.
For more information, including the panel of speakers click here.
The Business Beat
Order your 2003 Economic Abstracts today!
Each year, the Edmond Economic Development Authority publishes the Economic Abstract, a full color, 14-page publication containing the city of Edmond’s most impressive data and demographics. The 2003 Abstract contains statistics on Edmond’s population, demographics, housing, downtown development, retail sales, retail development, education and real estate. An expanded two-page spread on business and industry, as well as a workforce analysis page are new to this year’s Economic Abstract. We encourage you to stock up on 2003 Economic Abstracts and use them in all of your marketing efforts: recruiting employees, attracting retailers and other tenants, informing new residents and more! Click here for pricing information. Call Allison Pumphrey at 340-0116 or e-mail ap@eeda.com to order yours today. *The 2003 Economic Abstracts will be available in February.
On Campus
Francis Tuttle to Offer Classes in Edmond
Edmond-area residents will have the opportunity to take computer classes this spring at Cheyenne Middle School, 1271 West Covell Road in Edmond. The classes are offered by Francis Tuttle Technology Center, with varying start dates. Each class will be held Monday and Wednesday evenings, from 6:00-9:00 p.m. Windows XP will introduce students to the basic concepts of the newest operating system, classes will take place from Jan. 27 to Feb. 5. From Feb. 10 to Feb. 19 students will become familiar with all the basic elements of Word 2002 Microsoft's newest word processing program. Beginning Feb. 24 students will have the opportunity to learn how to work with data quickly and share results easily through Excel 2002. Register online at www.francistuttle.com or call 717-4732.
City Spot
Edmond to get MLS test run
Major League Soccer officials want to take Edmond on a test drive by allowing the city to host a MLS preseason game. A preview of what soccer might be like in Edmond will take place this spring when two teams from the 10-team league play at Wantland Stadium. At the preview officials want to see if the city can handle a professional franchise. The date and teams that will play are still being discussed at this time. Courtesy of The Daily Oklahoman, January 7, 2002.
2002 Traffic Counts
2002 Traffic Counts are now available from the city of Edmond for more than 60 intersections. Click here to view the report online. Demographic reports are also available for each intersection through the Edmond Economic Development Authority. Call 340-0116 or e-mail ap@eeda.com with your request.
Who’s Who
American Bank employees appointed to new positions
American Bank in Edmond recently appointed John Meyers Senior Vice President. Meyers joined American Bank in July, 2002 as Vice President. The Edmond bank also appointed George Drew to Executive Vice President. Drew joined American Bank in 1992 as Vice President/Branch Manager. Robert Kirby was also appointed as Senior Executive Vice President. Kirby joined American Bank in 1975. Meyers, Drew and Kirby office at the Main Bank located at 15th and Broadway in Edmond. Courtesy of American Bank, January 6, 2002.
American Bank officer earns national certification
Christine Wall was recently awarded the Certified Financial Marketing Professional (CFMP) designation from the Institute of Certified Bankers (ICB), a nonprofit organization sponsored by the American Bankers Association, in Washington, DC. Wall is the Marketing Officer at American Bank, Edmond, OK. She has been with American Bank for fourteen years. Wall offices at the Danforth Office located at Santa Fe and Danforth in Edmond. The CFMP designation is awarded to individuals who demonstrate excellence in the field of financial services marketing. To qualify for the CFMP certification, individuals must have a certain level of experience and education in the financial marketing profession. Courtesy of American Bank, January 6, 2002.
Upcoming Business Events
Government Contracting Seminars
The Commerce Development Center invites you to attend “Basics of Government Contracting” from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 14 at the Francis Tuttle Bruce Gray Center located at 3500 NW 150th St. Learn the basics of selling to the government, tips on how to find your customers and the process of registering for CCR, PRO-NET and Source Net. Register for this event online at www.ft-cdc.com.
Real Estate Update
Available property online
Click here to access the Edmond Economic Development Authority’s online commercial property database.
Here you’ll find hundreds of available commercial properties in Edmond searchable by price, size, location and more. To list an available property, call the EEDA at 340-0116.
Stock Ticker
Edmond area investment opportunities
Click here for up to the minute stock information on Edmond public companies.
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