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Edmond named one of America's Top-Rated Smaller Cities
Edmond, Okla. was recently announced one of America's Top-Rated Smaller Cities for 2004-2005 by Universal Reference Publications, an imprint of Grey House Publishing in New York. Edmond last received this honor in 2002-2003. Universal Reference Publications published a statistical profile of each of the top 100 cities in America with populations between 25,000 and 99,000 in its fifth edition "America's Top-Rated Smaller Cities." Four key criteria were used to identify these top-rated cities: Population Growth, Crime Rate, Income and Unemployment Rate. Courtesy of Durocher's Oklahoma City Business, August 3, 2004.
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THE BUSINESS BEAT
June Business Barometer - Commercial construction up 36%
Edmond commercial construction is up 36% in volume and total dollar value for the year. The average value of permits for the year is $839,994. Total value is nearly $22 million. Courtesy of Edmond Life & Leisure, July 29, 2004, 2004.
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WHO'S WHO
City woman spurs economic development for city, state
Sheri Stickley isn’t just another Oklahoma business woman. She’s leading what’s become a national model in the creation of an environment that is conducive for research and technology in the state of Oklahoma. As the interim executive director of the Oklahoma Center for the Advancement of Science and Technology (OCAST), Stickley is committed to building the infrastructure needed to conduct nationally competitive research and development of technology in the state. In addition to serving the state in building a positive climate for business and technology, Stickley takes a role closer to home. An Edmond resident since 1981, Stickley is serving her second term on the Edmond Economic Development Authority board of trustees. As vice-chairman of the board, Stickley said she’s very proud to be associated with the organization. Courtesy of The Edmond Sun, August 4, 2004.
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UCO administrator/EEDA trustee named president of Leadership Oklahoma
The Leadership Oklahoma Board of Directors recently elected Don Betz, provost/vice president for Academic Affairs at the University of Central Oklahoma, to head up the organization's 2004-2005 board of directors. Betz also serves on the Edmond Economic Development Authority's board of trustees. "The 2004-2005 Leadership Oklahoma Board is an exceptional and talented team of Oklahomans, each one committed to definitively enhancing the state's future," Betz said. Courtesy of Edmond Life & Leisure, August 5, 2004.
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UPCOMING BUSINESS EVENTS
Meet the Candidates at ED Partners/Governmental Relations
Meet the runoff candidates at a combined meeting of ED Partners and Governmental Relations at 8 a.m. Friday, Aug. 20 at the Edmond Area Chamber of Commerce building located at 825 E. Second St. The candidates will discuss their views on issues which will affect your business. The Runoff Election is Tuesday, Aug. 24. Please RSVP to 216-2040 for this special combined meeting of Economic Development Partners and Governmental Relations hosted by The Edmond Economic Development Authority and The Edmond Area Chamber of Commerce.
Senate District 41 Runoff Candidates
Clark Jolley (R)
David Miley (R)
House District 81 Runoff Candidates
Ken Miller (R)
Leonard B. Scott (R)
House District 31 Runoff Candidates
Dale DePue (R)
Jason W. Murphey (R)
REAL ESTATE UPDATE
July Commercial Real Estate Transactions
Click here to view Edmond area commercial real estate transactions from July 16-31, 2004. Courtesy of Edmond Life & Leisure, August 5, 2004.
June Commercial Building Permits
Click here for a list of commercial building permits from the City of Edmond for the month of June. Courtesy of Edmond Life & Leisure, July 15, 2004.
STOCK TICKER
Edmond area investment opportunities
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