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Due to an overwhelming amount of Edmond business news the past two weeks, the Edmond Economic Development Authority presents a special delivery of
E-journal, Issue 17 ½.
If you missed last week's issue 17, click here.
Hot Headline
Downtown Edmond, Technological Hub
Downtown Edmond is laced with retail enterprise, specialty restaurants, community programs and events--and Dot Commerce? It’s true. Information technology firms are linking themselves to Edmond’s homepage--the place where it all began--downtown Edmond. Many factors contribute to the attractiveness of keeping a business in Edmond and specifically the downtown area, such as availability of skilled workers from the University and the education level of the Edmond citizens. Courtesy of The Edmond Sun, March 2, 2001.
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Retail Details
Pratts Wellmarket brings new organic products to Edmond
The Edmond marketplace will soon welcome a technology and education-driven organic grocery store--the first of its kind in Oklahoma. According to Dr. J.B. Pratt, a long-time grocer, education levels drive sales of organic products, even more that income levels. According to Pratt, Edmond’s education level, particularly the area around Kickingbird Square, sparks the demand for the Pratts Wellmarket. Courtesy of Edmond Life and Leisure, March 15, 2001.
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The Business Patch
Eateries to expand Vegas style
Vincent F. Orza Jr., chairman, president and CEO of the Oklahoma City-based Eateries Inc. announced the company has signed its fourth multi-unit franchising agreement. Cameron Enterprises of Las Vegas, Nev. agreed to develop 10 Garfield’s Restaurant & Pub restaurants in the Las Vegas area. The first Las Vegas Garfield’s is scheduled to open in November. Courtesy of The Journal Record, March 9, 2001.
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Pelco – still a thriving business
Phil Parduhn not only came up with an idea for a business, but unlike many people, he put his plan in motion. Pelco Products, a manufacturer of traffic signal hardware products, started 15 years ago with no more than six employees, including Parduhn and his son Steve. The company has expanded to more than 115 people and operates in a 100,000 square foot facility in Edmond. Parduhn credits good employees and the ability to treat them fairly as the backbone of Pelco’s success. Courtesy of The Edmond Sun, March 11, 2001.
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IT Bytes
Edmond-based Balsa Software delivers nationwide product line
Balsa Software, Inc, headquartered in Edmond, announces the nationwide availability of enterprise management software tools. These tools maintain the health of computer network systems and enable companies to make long-term and informed marketing decisions. Balsa Enterprise Systems Manager (ESM) offers companies innovative and affordable solutions to manage their networked systems. Balsa Customerize, another system tool, allows a company to view their Web site and business transactions as on-screen graphics. Courtesy of Edmond Life and Leisure, March 1, 2001.
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Downtown Dispatch
Art lovers mark your calendars
The 21st annual arts festival in Edmond is gearing up for this year’s crowd. More than 50,000 people are expected to flock to Edmond during the three-day event. The Downtown Edmond Business Association is hosting the event and has scheduled nearly 80 artists, food vendors and entertainment for all ages. The Downtown Edmond Arts Festival will be from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. May 4; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. May 5 and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 6 in the downtown Edmond area near Broadway and E. Second Street. For more information about the festival, call Teresa Robertson at 330-6407. Courtesy of The Daily Oklahoman, March 14, 2001.
www.oklahoman.com
Real Estate Update
Edmond best value for executive living in the United States
In a 1999 edition of The Wall Street Journal, the city of Edmond was featured as one of the best opportunities in America for executive living. According to residential real estate agents in Edmond, The Wall Street Journal was right on target. The study showed that a new 4,200 square-foot four bedroom executive home in Edmond with a view of the 13th green of the city’s finest golf club and two ponds had an asking price of $445,000. In Greenwich, Conn., the executive home featured was half the size of the Edmond home and was priced at $70,000 more. Courtesy of Edmond Life and Leisure, March 8, 2001.
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Stock Ticker Edmond area investment opportunities
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The E-journal has limited advertising space available. The links will be offered on a first come first serve basis. Please contact Ray Hibbard at Edmond Media Publishing, 340-3311 or e-mail ray@edmondpaper.com for more information.Please forward the E-journal to friends and co-workers. New readers, click here to subscribe. If you prefer not to receive the E-journal twice a month, click here to unsubscribe. Editor Contact Information:
Allison Pumphrey
Director of Public Relations & Marketing
Edmond Economic Development Authority
405.340.0116
ap@eeda.com
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Edmond Economic Development Authority
825 East 2nd Street
Suite 200
Edmond, OK 73034
Phone: 405.340.0116
Fax: 405.340.0891
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