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Title 22 - Edmond planners overhaul city zoning ordinances
City of Edmond officials are in the midst of a major undertaking in working to completely overhaul the city’s zoning ordinances. One of the primary reasons the city has decided to revisit its zoning ordinances is in response to the tremendous amount of residential and commercial growth that has transpired within the suburb over the past 20 years. Furthermore, because it has been many years since the city updated Title 22, city officials felt it was also important to revisit its ordinances in order to keep up with the changing nature of businesses in today’s marketplace. 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. Courtesy of The Journal Record, March 18, 2004.
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THE BUSINESS BEAT
Promoting Edmond - Latest EEDA Abstract updates local demographics
With the recent publication of the 2004 Edmond Economic Abstract, the Edmond Economic Development Authority has a concise account to use in the authority’s ongoing promotion of Edmond. Drawing statistics from a wide-raging list of sources, the abstract paints an attractive picture of where Edmond stands in the present, and points to where Edmond is likely to go in the future. Courtesy of The Edmond Sun, March 20, 2004.
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To request a single copy or 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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Click here to view a PDF file of the 2004 Economic Abstract of Edmond.
HRLogix releases program
HRLogix has released a new hourly hiring program incorporating an integrated phone recruiting component named VoiceLogix. HRLogix is an Edmond-based provider of on-line applicant tracking and hourly hiring management systems. VoiceLogix offers real-time job postings of approved job requisitions by telephone and corporate Web site. Job seekers have the ability to set up a job-interest account, listen to or view available jobs, complete an application and job-specific screening questions and schedule an interview if they meet the qualifications, said Maryann Gagnon, president and founder of HRLogix. Courtesy of The Journal Record, March 22, 2004.
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Disaster recovery seminar opens eyes - Are you prepared?
After viewing news reports on a company's devastation and destruction from a natural or intentional disaster, many people think to themselves, "That will never happen to me." Many of us think we are invincible to those situations, but reality set in after hearing the information and true stories discussed at the disaster recovery seminar held last month at the University of Central Oklahoma, co-sponsored by MIDCON and UCO. The seminar revealed an alarming number of companies may have been aware of the importance of a disaster plan, yet many had not taken the steps to put one together. An interactive workshop provided attendees the opportunity to create plan-of-actions for possible disaster scenarios. MIDCON Data Services LLC, a commercial records center, provides secure, climate controlled protection and management of records around the clock, an essential part of disaster recovery pre-planning. Courtesy of Edmond Life & Leisure, March 25, 2004.
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RETAIL DETAILS
Retail market improves
Oklahoma City’s retail real estate market continues to see improvement with overall vacancy having improved from 88.5 percent to 89.5 percent over the past six months according to the Oklahoma City Retail Market Summary prepared by Price Edwards & Co. The decrease in vacancy clearly indicated a healthy retail market in the metro area, as well as signifying an even stronger market for the remainder of 2004. Furthermore, Price Edwards officials noted that the north Oklahoma City, Moore/Norman and Edmond submarkets are the most healthy retail sectors in the metro area. Price Edwards & Company surveyed 21 shopping centers in Edmond with 2,097,500 square feet of space. Vacancy has dropped from the last survey’s 10.81% to 7.63%. In addition to the above shopping centers surveyed, there are 22 freestanding retailers in operation in Edmond with over 1.15 million square feet of space. Courtesy of The Journal Record, March 22, 2004.
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Steak 'n Shake to open first OKC location in Edmond
Steak ‘n Shake will enter the Oklahoma City area market this summer with a restaurant opening in Edmond. According to Brad Manns, vice president of franchising for Steak ‘n Shake, Oklahoma City will be a franchise market for the restaurant chain. The approved franchisor for the market is in the midst of securing a site in Edmond for the 4,000-square-foot restaurant. Manns also said that the Edmond location will employ between 80 to 100 employees during its initial opening. He added that most Steak ‘n Shake locations employ an average of 40 to 75 employees. Steak ‘n Shake is a full-service, casual dining restaurant serving a core menu of Steakburgers, thin and crispy french fries and old-fashioned hand-dipped milkshakes. Other menu selections include various sandwiches, chili, home-style soups, fresh salads, a variety of desserts and breakfast. Courtesy of The Journal Record, March 17, 2004.
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WHO'S WHO
MIDCON announces promotion
Randal B. Allen, CEO and president of MIDCON Data Services, LLC, announces the promotion of Aaron Bogie to operations manager. Bogie is responsible for the day-to-day operations of record storage and data management. He is a graduate of the University of Central Oklahoma, a licensed pilot and has been with MIDCON since April 2002. Courtesy of Edmond Life & Leisure, March 25, 2004.
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UPCOMING BUSINESS EVENTS & WORKSHOPS
"Your Phone System - Set it up right and Enjoy the Power"
Sponsored by Francis Tuttle Technology Center, the Edmond Economic Development Authority and the Edmond Chamber of Commerce, this seminar will demonstrate the features and functions you should be considering when setting up your phone system. The seminar will also touch on laws governing the recording of telephone conversations in Oklahoma and how to acquire customer data and provide self-help without offending customers. The seminar is scheduled from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. March 30 in the Edmond Chamber of Commerce building, 825 E. Second St. Cost is $10.
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REAL ESTATE UPDATE
Edmond Area Commercial Real Estate Transactions
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Courtesy of Edmond Life & Leisure, March 25, 2004.
STOCK TICKER
Edmond area investment opportunities
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