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CITY SPOT
LibertyFest
People from all over the state came to Edmond to enjoy the LibertyFest Parade and Fireworks. The 1.5 mile parade included over 100 entries and the fireworks show lasted 29 minutes. Courtesy of the Edmond Sun, July 5, 2007.
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BUSINESS BEAT
Pass Your Plate is top new franchise
Edmond-based Pass Your Plate is being considered as a top new franchise for 2007 by TopNewFranchises.com. The company was named one of the TOP 100 New Franchisees in 2006 by Franchise Market Magazine. Courtesy of The Oklahoman, July 3, 2007.
Performance Sports Center opening in Edmond
Rockin' Roller Rink at 14701 Lincoln Blvd. in Edmond has been sold to new owners and will become a Performance Sports Center. A group of private investors is spending about $750,000 to remodel the property and hopes to open in mid-September. Courtesy of The Oklahoman, July 5, 2007.
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Edmond developer plans Class A office space
Aduddell Development Group (ADG) will move to Edmond in March when Centennial Plaza opens in Kelley Pointe, located at 33rd Street and Kelly Avenue. The building will feature 50,000 square feet of Class A office space. Centennial Plaza will be the product of sustainable design by Richard Brown and Associates. Courtesy of OKC Business, July 9-22, 2007.
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ON CAMPUS
UCO proposal for Olympic, Paralympic training center
The University of Central Oklahoma is part of the Oklahoma Engagement Committee. The committee is putting together a proposal for the Oklahoma City Metro to become the fourth official United States Olympic and Paralympic training center in the country. Courtesy of Edmond Life and Leisure, July 5, 2007.
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UCO lab certified
After acquiring a blood test machine, the University of Central Oklahoma Student Health Care Center has evolved from a clinic that performs minimal medical procedures to a moderately complex lab. The health center was certified by the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment (CLIA) as a moderately complex medical laboratory. Courtesy of Edmond Life and Leisure, July 5, 2007.
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Consultant recognizes Edmond
The nation's largest school-selection consulting firm has recognized Edmond for its dedication to students and parents. Edmond is one of Ohio-based SchoolMatch's recipients of the 2007 What Parents Want Award. Courtesy of the Oklahoman, July 11, 2007.
WHO'S WHO
Outstanding Leadership Award recipient
Edmond Medical Care Administrative Director, Donna Plewes, RN, MBA, was selected as the hospital's recipient for the Outstanding Leadership Award 2007. Plewes has worked at EMC for two years and oversees the hospital's quality department. Courtesy of Edmond Life and Leisure, July 5, 2007.
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Edmond educator up for Teacher of the Year
Edmond Memorial High School math teacher, Steve Bowlware, is one of 12 finalists for 2007-2008 Oklahoma Teacher of the Year. Bowlware has taught for 26 years and is a graduate of the University of Central Oklahoma.
Courtesy of The Edmond Sun, July 11, 2007.
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STATE NEWS
More graduates staying in state longer
According to the state regents more Oklahomans are staying in state post graduation to work as more jobs in a variety of fields are available. Nine of 10 Oklahomans gaining a bachelor's degree in Oklahoma stay in state for at least a year after graduating. Courtesy of The Oklahoman, July 6, 2007.
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Energy companies add jobs to state
According to the Oklahoma Independent Petroleum Association, energy companies have added an estimated 5,800 jobs to the state in the last year, a 15 percent year-to-date increase. Courtesy of The Oklahoman, July 13, 2007.
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RETAIL DETAILS
One restaurant opens, another renamed
Wa Ha Ha Express Asian Cuisine is now open at 801 S. Broadway. Across the street, Toro Loco at 706 S. Broadway has reopened under new ownership and will soon be renamed. Courtesy of The Oklahoman, July 10, 2007.
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REAL ESTATE UPDATE
June Commercial Building Permits
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July Commercial Real Estate Transactions
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