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SAVE THE DATE - 2008 Edmond Economic Preview
Conference to look at Edmond’s future
The Edmond Economic Development Authority will provide economic and real estate predictions at the 2008 Economic Preview Book Launch and Luncheon scheduled from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Jan. 24 at the University of Central Oklahoma. The conference will include a panel of area real estate brokers. Panel members will include Mary Grace, Grace Commercial Real Estate; Derek Turner, Turner and Co.; Brian Preston, RE/MAX Associates; William Forrest, CB Richard Ellis; and David Lide, Matrix Commercial. They will provide trends and projections in the retail, office, residential, multifamily and industrial real estate markets. Deidre Myers, director of research and economic analysis for the Oklahoma Department of Commerce, will provide an outlook for the state economy. The cost of this informative luncheon, sponsored by First Fidelity Bank, and 2008 Economic Preview Book containing all presentations, data and reports collected from each expert is $30 pre-registration, $35 at the door. Registration begins at 11 a.m. Those who wish to attend may register online at www.eeda.com or call 405-340-0116. Courtesy of The Journal Record, December 20, 2007.
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Edmond's third quarter cost of living ranks 11.5 percent below national average
Edmond’s third quarter cost of living index ranks 11.5 percent below the national average. With an index of 88.5, Edmond’s cost of living dropped 1.9 percent from the same period in 2006. Courtesy of OKC Business, December 7, 2007.
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BUSINESS BEAT
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October 2007 Business Barometer
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Talbot Services Corp. contracted by NYC companies
Talbot Services Corp. an Internet marketing and Web design company started by Daphne and Robert Talbot in 1996 has relocated to 2 E. 11th Suite 201 in Edmond. In addition, Talbot Services Corp. recently created an Internet solution for Spec It Green, a four part seminar series in New York City. Courtesy of The Edmond Sun, December 9, 2007.
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CITY SPOT
Tourism dollars increase across Edmond
The city is up $43,000 over this time last year in lodging tax collections according to the Edmond Convention and Visitors Bureau. The figure is about 20 percent above the amount of lodging taxes collected by the mid-point if last fiscal year. Courtesy of The Oklahoman, December 15, 2007
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ON CAMPUS
UCO gets Inasmuch Foundation grant
The University of Central Oklahoman Foundation recently received a grant worth $192,940 from the Oklahoma-City based Inasmuch Foundation to fund twp new student living-learning communities on campus. Courtesy of Edmond Life & Leisure, December 13, 2007.
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Voters OK $28.9 million bond
Edmond voters passed Edmond School District’s $28.9 million bond package including two propositions in Tuesday’s election.Cold weather and slick streets may have kept some residents home, but 5 percent of Edmond’s voters bundled up and made it to the polls.“We are very appreciative of the 85 percent approval,” David Goin, superintendent said. “Each of the approved projects will have a positive impact on student learning.” Courtesy of The Edmond Sun, December 12, 2007.
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Edmond Public Schools plan projects, pick architects
Architects are expected to start soon on the latest construction projects planned for Edmond Public Schools. Nine construction projects and renovations were approved for Edmond Public Schools. Courtesy of The Oklahoman, December 19, 2007.
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RETAIL DETAIL
Carl's Jr. opens in Edmond
Carl's Jr. invites the Edmond community to celebrate the grand opening of a new restaurant at 3264 S. Broadway n Edmond. This locations offers several gaming consoles and LCD TVs, enabling guests to play and watch TV while visiting Carl's Jr. Courtesy of The Edmond Sun, December 9, 2007.
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REAL ESTATE UPDATE
November Commercial Building Permits
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December Commercial Real Estate Transactions
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STOCK TICKER
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