Way back when I moved from OKC to Edmond, there was only one motivating factor… getting my kids into one of the top public school districts in Oklahoma. That was over 10 years ago and I’ve been shown time and again that the standard here in Edmond hasn’t dropped. Need data to back it up? […]
FBI Ranks Edmond Among Safest Cities
September 23, 2009 by
When folks are being transferred to Oklahoma, they’re looking for safe cities, great schools, and affordable living. These are three things that make Edmond so attractive, and the FBI just ranked Edmond as the safest city in the state of Oklahoma and among the top safest cities in the US. Edmond ranked 12th among U.S. […]
Looking For a Job? How About OKC or Edmond?
September 1, 2009 by
It’s no shock that OKC has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the US, so wouldn’t it just make sense that it’d also be one of the best cities to look for a new job, too? With all our local economy has going right, it’s no wonder we’re seeing so many new faces in […]
OKC in Top 5 Personal Income Growth Areas
August 18, 2009 by
Here’s another feather in the cap of the Oklahoma City metro and it’s ever-growing list of economic kudos.. according to a report recently released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis at the US Department of Commerce, “Five of the six fastest-growing large MSAs were in Texas and Oklahoma.”
OKC Among Cheapest Places to Live
July 24, 2009 by
Forbes magazine recently released their list of ‘Where to Live Cheaply‘ and of course the Oklahoma City metro was ranked toward the top. Living in a place where your money goes further isn’t such a bad thing, huh?
Edmond – A Uniquely American City
July 18, 2009 by
Ask ‘Edmondites’ why they love their home town so much and you’ll get all sorts of explanations; Great schools, small-town feel, friendly people, forward-thinking government, an active arts community, the list goes on and on, but did you know that Edmond is known as one of the Top 25 Most Uniquely American Cities & Towns?
Even the BBC Recognizes OKC's Strengths
June 24, 2009 by
It’s becoming a common theme through many stories nationwide; OKC is weathering the economic storm pretty well, but apparently the news has even spread overseas. The BBC published a story back in April about the economy in Oklahoma. I guess good news not only travels fast, but also far.
From Cali to Okie – Comfort vs Chaos
June 23, 2009 by
Last week, I posted about the trend of Californians relocating to Oklahoma, so the timing couldn’t have been better for a letter to the editor, published Saturday in the Oklahoman: Comfort vs. chaos Regarding “Finding a California dream in Oklahoma’s heartland” (feature, June 16): Offering a fresh start to newcomers has always been an Oklahoma […]
OKC & Tulsa Boast Top 10 Performance
June 19, 2009 by
These days, it’s no surprise to see OKC in a Top 10 list, especially when the topic of economic strength comes up, but it’s reassuring to see that trend continue, as OKC and Tulsa were both named among the Top 10 Best-Performing Cities in the US earlier this week. We already know there are a […]
From Cali to Okie – 'New' Trend?
June 15, 2009 by
Just about any local Realtor can attest to the number of Californians we see moving into our great state, and the Sacramento Bee just published an interesting article with statistics and interviews of some of those who’ve made the move. I’m no stranger to touting the great things that Oklahoma has to offer, but it’s […]
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