HOT HEADLINE
SAVE THE DATE - 2008 Edmond Economic Preview set for Jan. 24
The Edmond Economic Development Authority's 2008 Economic Preview Book Launch and Luncheon is scheduled from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Jan. 24 in Ballrooms B and C at the University of Central Oklahoma. Janet Yowell, executive director of the Edmond Economic Development Authority will give a glimpse of Edmond’s economy and an overview of the information compiled in the 2008 Economic Preview Book. Economic and real estate forecasts for Edmond and the surrounding area will be available in the 2008 Economic Preview Book which will launch at this annual event, sponsored by First Fidelity Bank. The pre-registration cost is $30 and includes the luncheon and the 2008 Economic Preview Book containing all presentations, data and reports collected from each expert. If you wish to attend, register online at www.eeda.com or call 405-340-0116.
BUSINESS BEAT
Edmond Commercial Construction up nearly 25 percent
October revealed a significant increase in commercial construction in the city of Edmond. Edmond commercial construction activity was up nearly 25 percent from this time last year with 11 new permits issued by the City of Edmond in October. Courtesy of Edmond Life & Leisure, December 6, 2007.
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CITY SPOT
Edmond has fewest violent crimes in state
According to Edmond police, FBI Uniform Crime Report shows Edmond had the fewest violent crimes in 2006 of any city in Oklahoma with a population over 19,000. Edmond had 1.2 violent crimes for every 1,000 residents. Broken Arrow and Norman had just over 2 violent crimes per 1,000 residents. Oklahoma City had just over 8 violent crimes per 1,000 residents while Lawton had over 10 and Tulsa almost 12.5.
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ON CAMPUS
UCO Campus hosts health conference
"Celebrating 100 Years of Oklahoma's Health" is the theme for the 10th Annual Turning Point winter conference sponsored by the Oklahoma Turning Point Council and the Oklahoma Fit Kids Coalition. The conference was Dec. 6-7 at The University of Central Oklahoma. Courtesy of Edmond Life & Leisure, November 29, 2007.
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Classrooms top school needs list
Edmond voters will be asked to go to the polls Dec. 11 and vote for a $28.9 million bond package broken into two propositions. Courtesy of The Edmond Sun, December 2, 2007.
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WHO'S WHO
EEDA employees attend economic development marketing course
Janet Yowell, Alex Wehrle and Feran Morgret from the Edmond Economic Development Authority recently attended the ED Marketing and Attraction course at the Waterford Marriot in Oklahoma City. The professional development course was offered by the International Economic Development Council. Courtesy of The Edmond Sun, November 25, 2007.
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UCO Professor receives 2007 Oklahoma Professor of the Year Award
University of Central Oklahoma economics professor Mickey Hepner recently was honored with the U.S. Professor of the Year program's 2007 Oklahoma Professor of the Year Award. The award is one of the most prestigious in honoring undergraduate professors. Hepner is one of 40 teachers and professors from throughout the country who have received the award in their respective states. Courtesy of The Edmond Sun, November 28, 2007.
STATE NEWS
Oklahoma home prices up, bucking trend
Oklahoma is bucking a national trend of declining home prices, according to government data. Home prices increased 2.12 percent in Oklahoma in the July-September period compared with the previous quarter and were up 5.54 percent for the year, the Office of Federal Housing Enterprise Oversight said. Oklahoma ranked No. 12 in the nation in annual price appreciation. Nationwide, home prices dipped 0.4 percent in the third quarter, the first quarterly decline in 13 years. Courtesy of The Journal Record, November 30, 2007.
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RETAIL DETAIL
Two restaurants open
Colby's Grill is now open at 511 S. Broadway in Edmond. Colby's serves homestyle breakfasts, onion burgers, sandwiches and fresh-made onion rings. It also offers soups, salads and homemade desserts such as banana cream cake and a variety of pies. Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits is also open at Burton Place and Broadway in Edmond. Courtesy of The Oklahoman, November 24, 2007.
REAL ESTATE UPDATE
November Commercial Building Permits
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November Commercial Real Estate Transactions
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