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Title 22 open for public comment
The Edmond Economic Development Authority held an open forum last Friday to discuss changes in the Title 22 document, the city's zoning category ordinance. Title 22 is now in a 60-day public comment period until April 8. The Title 22 committee is asking for suggestions and comments in writing by the end of the comment period. Those interested in reviewing the draft of Title 22 may obtain a copy of it several ways. The document is available in a PDF file on the Web at www.edmondok.com or may be picked up on a CD-ROM at the Planning and Public Works Building, 20 S. Littler. The city also has paper copies available. For more information, call 359-4790.
THE BUSINESS BEAT
City firm, Hough institute to study gene remediation
NanoBioMagnetics Inc. will be collaborating with the Office of Naval Research and the Hough Ear Institute to explore gene remediation – correcting deficiencies in cellular structures, whereby a gene can be delivered that will cause the cells to correct themselves if there’s a defect. The purpose of the Cooperative Research and Development Agreement is to evaluate and assess the impact of magnetically responsive nanoparticles in applications to improve or repair hearing in the inner ear. According to Charles Seeney, president and CEO of Edmond-based NanoBioMagnetics, his team has been working with Col. Richard Kopke, director of the Spatial Orientation Center, Naval Medical Center San Diego, over the years seeking methods to improve hearing. At the same time, NanoBioMagnetics has been working with the Hough Ear Institute in Oklahoma City to explore applications of nanotechnology to hearing. Courtesy of The Journal Record, February 19, 2004.
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Edmond economic profiles coming soon
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 2004 Economic Abstract features population, demographics, housing, downtown development, retail sales, retail development, higher education and public school district, corporate parks, business climate and industry growth, and labor market analysis. The 2004 Economic Abstract is a tool not only for the EEDA, but also for you and your company or organization to use for everything from recruiting employees, to attracting retailers and other tenants, to informing potential new residents. We encourage you to stock up on 2004 Abstracts and use them in all of your marketing and recruiting efforts. To order your bundle of Abstracts for the year 2004, call Donna Young at 340-0116 or e-mail dy@eeda.com.Click here for prices.
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IT BYTES
UpTime, Plexent form alliance
UpTime and Plexent have formed a strategic alliance to help businesses use international standards for managing computing environments. UpTime is an Edmond-based data storage and networking company. Plexent, based in Tulsa, is a provider of intellectual property and technology services based on the Information Technology Infrastructure Library, a standard for providing information technology services. Courtesy of The Journal Record, February 19, 2004.
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ON CAMPUS
Common Ground: UCO celebrates "oneness" with Edmond
It took little more than a year after Edmond was populated before the University of Central Oklahoma was established, Dec. 20, 1890. While both were relatively small and less significant in the “big-state” picture until around the 1950s, the community and the university grew up together, maintaining, for the most part, a symbiotic relationship for more than a century, as each has continued to grow. “Now you’ve got a city that’s somewhere in the 80,000-people range and a university in the almost 16,000-student range,” said Steve Kreidler, UCO vice president of administration and finance. “And we have a very strong partnership. It’s not ‘them and us,’ there’s just ‘us.’” Courtesy of The Journal Record, February 19, 2004.
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WHO'S WHO
The Journal Record launches 'Achievers Under 40' awards
The Journal Record is sponsoring its inaugural “Achievers Under 40: Rewarding the Climb” salute to Oklahoma’s accomplished leaders younger than 40 years of age. “This is a brand-new program for The Journal Record that will become an annual event, just like our Woman of the Year and Innovator of the Year events,” said Publisher Mary Mélon. “It’s our intent to recognize, honor and celebrate the many accomplishments of the set under 40.” The Journal Record will solicit nominations through March 26. Courtesy of The Journal Record, February 12, 2004.
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UPCOMING BUSINESS EVENTS
Economic Development Partners this Friday!
The Edmond Economic Development Authority's will host the February Economic Development Partners meeting 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. Feb. 20 at the Edmond Area Chamber of Commerce building located at 825 E. 2nd Street. The speaker will be Terry McGuire of B.D. Eddie Enterprises, the developer of Kelley Pointe at 33rd and Kelley in Edmond. He will present changes and new developments at Kelley Pointe. To reserve your seat, please call 340-0116 or e-mail ap@eeda.com. The Economic Development Partners Council is jointly operated by the Edmond Economic Development Authority and the Edmond Area Chamber of Commerce. The Council meets the third Friday of each month to be updated on new developments in the business community. The meetings last an hour and involve a review of statistical data, recent business relocations and expansions and upcoming Edmond projects.
MIDCON & UCO to sponsor Disaster Recovery seminar
Statistics prove that it is not a matter of IF it will happen, but WHEN it will happen. Unfortunately many companies are not prepared for a disastrous event. Structural damage is always an uncontrollable concern during tornado season, especially in Oklahoma, but what about data loss? If you haven't recovered your critical data within 72 hours, will you be able to remain in business? Edmond-based MIDCON Inc. and The University of Central Oklahoma are sponsoring a seminar on eye-opening disaster recovery issues and practical business continuity planning from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 26 in the Will Rogers room in the Nigh University Center at the University of Central Oklahoma. Cost of the seminar is $29 and includes a continental breakfast and lunch. Limited seating available, please register online at www.midcondata.com or call (405) 478-1234. Courtesy of Edmond Life & Leisure, February 12, 2004.
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REAL ESTATE UPDATE
January Commercial Building Permits
Click here to view a list of City of Edmond Commercial Building Permits from January.
Courtesy of Edmond Life & Leisure, February 12, 2004.
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Edmond area investment opportunities
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