Established in 1996, the Norman Economic Development Coalition (NEDC) is a joint effort of the University of Oklahoma, the City of Norman, and the Norman Business Community through the Norman Chamber of Commerce. This unique partnership was formed to work full time on economic development in the Norman community.

Norman, Oklahoma is located in the center of Oklahoma and is strategically situated near the crossroads of I-40 and I-35. In Norman, businesses and investors find business incubators, state-of-the-art telecommunications infrastructure and facilities. The technology developed in Norman is utilized worldwide.

The Norman Economic Development Coalition is dedicated to expanding the economic base of the Norman community, enhancing the earnings opportunities of area residents by retaining and expanding existing business and industry, as well as attracting desirable new employers that are consistent with Norman's high quality of life.

NEDC Board of Directors
July 2007 - June 2008

CHAIRPERSON
Lois Lawler-Brown
Professor, Education Department
Oklahoma City University
(Term ends June 30, 2008)

VICE CHAIRPERSON
Ted Greb
(Term ends June 30, 2009)

SECRETARY/TREASURER
Lee Williams
VP Research, Dean of the Graduate College
University of Oklahoma
(Term ends June 30, 2008)

MEMBERS AT LARGE
Joe Harroz
Legal Counsel
University of Oklahoma
(Term ends June 30, 2010)

Lindy Ritz
Director
Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center
(Term ends June 30, 2009)

Sean Bauman
President/CEO
Immuno-Mycologics, Inc. (IMMY)
(Term ends June 30, 2010)

CORE MEMBERS
Anil Gollahalli
Vice President of Technology Development
University of Oklahoma
Office of Technology Development

Anna-Mary Suggs
Executive Director
Norman Chamber of Commerce

Steve Lewis
City Manager
City of Norman