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The State of the City
The state of the city of Edmond is robustly healthy, the new city manager recently told Chamber members. City Manager Larry Stevens gave his first State of the City address at a luncheon on the University of Central Oklahoma campus, which is an annual update to Edmond Area Chamber of Commerce members. Stevens started work in Edmond March 15. Courtesy of The Edmond Sun, August 21, 2002.
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The Business Beat
Federal Employees Credit Union breaks ground on new Edmond branch
Federal Employees Credit Union recently broke ground at 1925 S. Kelly Ave. for a new Edmond location in the Kelley Pointe Technology Park. Strategically located at the key intersection of Kelly Avenue and 33rd Street, Kelley Pointe Technology Park is the "gateway" to Edmond from Oklahoma City. The 240-acre technology park is a development by B.D. Eddie Enterprises in Oklahoma City. Courtesy of The Edmond Life & Leisure, August 22, 2002.
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Edmond free-range egg farmers find business booming
It may seem strange to some grocery shoppers that a dozen "free-range" eggs are actually so far from free when it comes to cost. Eggs laid by free-range chickens, which are allowed to wander a small plot of land rather than being constantly kept in a chicken coop, cost about $1 to $2 more than the other variety in supermarkets. Fortunately, area shoppers can get a deal if they're willing to take a short trip to the Smith Family Farm. Courtesy of The Journal Record, August 27, 2002.
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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.
On Campus
OC promotes two in admissions, financial aid
Oklahoma Christian University has promoted two people into key enrollment and financial aid positions. Risa Forrester has been named director of admissions, and Missi Bryant has been named director of financial aid. Both are Edmond residents. Courtesy of The Edmond Life & Leisure, August 22, 2002.
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Edmond school district’s ACT scores improve
While the national average ACT score dropped .2, overall ACT scores for the Edmond Public School District were up in 2002. The district average for the 2001-02 school year was 23.1, up from 23.0 last year. The ACT averages of consistently gone up over the last five years. The ACT average score for the state remained the same in 2002. Courtesy of The Edmond Sun, August 23, 2002.
City Spot
Trails become a reality
It’s official — walking trails are about to become more of a reality that developers will be asked to deal with in Edmond. Edmond City Council unanimously approved adopting the Trails and Sidewalk Master Plan Map to be used in the review of all new subdivision plats proposed in the city. Courtesy of The Edmond Sun, August 27, 2002.
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Upcoming Business Events
The 13th Annual Southwest Capital Conference
The 13th Annual Southwest Capital Conference is set for October 16-17 and is sponsored by NVCA, NASBIC and VCI. Courtesy of The Oklahoma Investment Forum.
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Retail Details
Bed Bath & Beyond to open in Edmond
Bed Bath & Beyond has leased 22,500 square feet next to Academy Sports at the corner of Second Street and Bryant Avenue in Edmond. Weingarten Realty out of Houston is the landlord. Bed Bath & Beyond provides quality domestics merchandise and home furnishings. Courtesy of Durocher’s Oklahoma City Business, August 28, 2002.
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Framin' Gallery celebrates 19 years
The Framin' Gallery in Edmond Plaza Shopping Center at 15th Street and Broadway has remained true to its roots. In July, the Edmond-based business celebrated 19 years of framing the memories, treasures and accomplishments of others. Courtesy of The Edmond Life & Leisure, August 22, 2002.
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Real Estate Update
Matrix Commercial Real Estate
Larry Lide, commercial real estate broker has formed his own company in Edmond. He began his commercial real estate career with Coldwell Banker Commerical-Hocker Sullivan & Associates where his specialty was industrial property and land development. As his commercial real estate career progressed he became the associate vice president for Grubb & Ellis Beffort Brooks Hogan Inc. For more information on Matrix Commercial Real Estate, call Lide at 361-2133. Courtesy of The Daily Oklahoman, August 10, 2002.
August 2002 Commercial Real Estate Transactions
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Courtesy of Edmond Life & Leisure, August 22, 2002.
Stock Ticker
Edmond area investment opportunities
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