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July 2006

Great lengths

 The longest “laundry chute” in Norman can swallow maybe two or three cars.
 Courtesy of The Norman Transcript


Economic Indicators

Provides important statistics regarding the economy of Norman, including unemployment figures, city and use sales taxes, and building permits.


People in business

Agi Lurtz, owner of Online Medsource in Norman, recently attended a regional conference of the eHealth Initiative in Kansas City. 

The Ascendancy of the Economy of the City of Norman

Somewhat akin to the economy of the Oklahoma being considered as dominated by energy and agriculture, the City of Norman's economy is considered by many observers as being dominated by the University of Oklahoma and bedroom community attachment to the Oklahoma City metropolitan area.
Courtesy of Oklahoma Business Bulletin


Norman up, Moore down in home permits

Building permits for new homes in Norman increased more than 13 percent during the first half of 2006, compared to the same period last year.
Courtesy By The Norman Transcript


Communication Federal Credit Union opens new branch

Norman- Communication Federal Credit Union has opened a new branch at 300 12th Ave. SE in Norman.
Courtesy of The Journal Record


Tax would add nearly 100 'critical' jobs

City leaders say if the half-cent temporary sales tax passes Aug. 22, it would create nearly 100 critically needed city positions, the bulk of those in public safety.
Courtesy of The Norman Transcript


Council votes for TIF trust

The Norman City Council split its vote 6-2 Tuesday to create a public trust to manage the finances of Norman's University North Park Tax Increment Financing District No. 2.
Courtesy of The Norman Transcript


TIF moves onto the fast track


Gone was the acrimony. Gone was the backbiting.
Courtesy of The Norman Transcript


Bio-Cide building new Norman headquarters

Construction has begun on a $3.2 million corporate headquarters and manufacturing plant for Bio-Cide International, Inc.
Courtesy of The Norman Transcript


It took a team to land Chinese automaker

It took more than a global brand and a Chinese company's manufacturing skills to create the worldwide headquarters of MG North America in Oklahoma.
Courtesy of The Norman Transcript


Norman earns ranking on Money's 'Best Places to Live'

In a town used to winning national championships in everything from football to Botball, Norman leaders were ecstatic Monday to be No. 40.
Courtesy of The Norman Transcript 


NEDC Board elects officers

The Norman Economic Development Coalition (NEDC) Board of Directors has new officers.
Courtesy by The Norman Transcript 


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