At the head of any great organization, business, corporation, town, city or state, you can expect to find someone great steering the ship and, while I appreciate his humility in this article, Oklahoma City Mayor Mick Cornett is more-than-deserving of the accolades he recently received as Second Best Mayor in the World. “It’s more embarrassing […]
Kudos Abound for Oklahoma City
November 16, 2010 by
We love to share the positive points of living in Oklahoma, economic news included, but lately it’s become difficult to keep up… I must have 30 webpages bookmarked right now! How about I just wrap a few of them together here, to make it easier for you to brag to your out-of-state friends: The Wall […]
OKC’s Paseo named as one of America’s “10 Great Neighborhoods for 2010”
October 15, 2010 by
It’s always fun to see your city recognized on a national level, and we in OKC are no stranger to that these days, but it’s extra-special to see a small, specific area or neighborhood get national recognition as a stand-out. Such is the case with OKC’s popular Paseo District. The American Planning Association named the […]
Oklahoma Housing Holds Head Above Water
October 5, 2010 by
The amount of press that Oklahoma’s real estate market gets these days is amazing, and the beauty is that it’s mostly positive. In a recent msnbc.com article, Oklahoma grabs 2 of the top 3 spots for “Housing’s Least Underwater Areas,” indicating that we’re leading the country in terms of equity. The most impressive part of […]
Oklahoma City Makes Forbes List of Best Places for Business and Careers
July 29, 2010 by
While growing up around here, I often heard the talk of how none of the good jobs were in Oklahoma. Over time, I came to realize that was a stereotype strongly held by many. Is it that things have changed that much, or that the stereotypes are just false? Forbes seems to think Oklahoma City […]
Oklahoma's Fastest-Growing City
July 12, 2010 by
According to Bloomberg Businessweek, Edmond, OK is one of America’s fastest-growing cities, and the fastest-growing city in the state of Oklahoma. Here are just a few of the reasons that so many are making the move to call Edmond home.
Cardboard Boats & Good Times in Edmond
May 3, 2010 by
Ever wonder what to do for fun in Edmond on a Saturday morning? Here’s an idea: this is video from last year’s First Annual Cardboard Boat Regatta at Lake Arcadia, held by the City of Edmond. Want to join in the fun? The 2nd Annual Cardboard Boat Regatta will be August 28th, 2010. Registration begins […]
Where Does Oklahoma's Per-Capita Income Rank?
March 30, 2010 by
It’s a question that’s not usually asked as much as it’s assumed. You see, there’s this stigma that Oklahomans don’t earn much in comparison to the rest of the country, and if you’re one that makes that assumption, then the #2 and #4 rankings of a September 2009 report on Portfolio.com might surprise you. Oklahoma […]
Edmond Parks Still Supported
February 5, 2010 by
One of the great things about living in Edmond is the parks system that’s in place, and the support the city continues to give. While many will always argue where the tax money should be spent, parks & recreation are always a great investment for a community. Keep up the great work, Edmond!
Oklahoma City's Small Business Appeal
October 16, 2009 by
The local appeal of Oklahoma City just keeps getting more and more attention these days. Recently, CNNMoney.com ranked Oklahoma City as the #1 Best Place to Launch a Small Business. An interesting tie-in story is about the Biomedical startups in OKC. “When I thought of Oklahoma,” the 52-year-old entrepreneur recalls, “I thought of cowboys and […]
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