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Welcome to the Norman Economic
Development Coalition's E-Digest, a monthly update on economic development
and Norman news. NEDC Purchases Former Saxon Property For Office Park
The Norman Economic Development Coalition (NEDC) last week opened Chapter Two in its history of developing Norman. The coalition purchased 47.5 acres of the former Saxon Publishers property adjacent to the NEDC’s Norman Business Park for $475,000.“Our goal is to develop an office business park to complement the Norman Business Park next door,” said Don Wood, NEDC executive director. Courtesy of The Norman Transcript Click here to read the full
story Seeding
The Weather: National Weather
Center Nears Opening, Norman Asks For Seed Fund to Nurture More Development What began almost a year a go as a topic in a chamber of commerce committee meeting could end up making Norman the weather capital of the world. The city already boasts more than 800 weather-related jobs and soon will welcome the opening of the $67 million National Weather Center in Spring 2006. Courtesy of OKCBusiness Click here to read the full story Way to go, Norman It goes almost without
saying that the arts, galleries, music, fine dining, beautiful
"green" scenery, unique architecture and access to recreation are
all a part of a people-oriented town. If one is in the arts, living in such a
town is essential to basic business operations. Quality air, water and green,
beautiful land are crucial to all human life -- and a town who values all of
these things is a town to be appreciated indeed. Courtesy
of The Norman Transcript Click here to read the full
story Economic Indicators Provides important statistics regarding the economy of Norman, including unemployment figures, city and use sales taxes, and building permits. Japanese Teachers Visit Norman Public Schools “We have been very
impressed with your schools and facilities,” said Odawara City Higashitomizu
Elementary School teacher Satsuki Mochizuki. As we observed the classrooms in
Norman we noticed how dedicated the teachers are and motivated the children
are, and their attitude toward learning,” Mochizuki said. “ It is the same,
children are children.” Courtesy of The
Norman Transcript Click
here to read the full story NOAA Chief: Weather Coalitions Gain In Importance Any day in Norman is better
than any day in Washington," Lautenbacher told the group. "Norman
is unique, a center of excellence for weather -- for applying weather
technology to societal benefits. You're on the right track." Courtesy of The Norman Transcript Click
here to read the full story Exxon Mobil Unveils $5 Million Gift To University of
Oklahoma Exxon Mobil Corp. announced Monday a $5 million gift to the University of Oklahoma to help build an engineering practice facility that will anchor a new engineering complex on the northeast corner of OU's main Norman campus. Groundbreaking for the two-story, 40,000-square-foot building is set for spring 2006 with a targeted completion date of late summer or early fall of 2007. Courtesy of The Journal Record Click
here to read the full story Congratulations To NOAA™s 2005 Presidential Rank
Award Winners Each year the President recognizes a
distinct group of career Senior Executives with the President's Rank Award
for exceptional long-term accomplishments. High-performing senior career
employees are strong scientific leaders who achieve results and consistently
demonstrate strength, integrity, industry, and a relentless commitment to
excellence in public service. This year NOAA has five Meritorious
Presidential Rank Award Winners. Click here
to read the full story University of Oklahoma Receives $4 Million Grant The U.S. Department of Education has awarded the University of Oklahoma's K20 Center a $4.24 million grant over three years for eighth- and ninth-grade technology-based math and literacy programs. The K20 Center is one of only six other institutions receiving a grant through this highly competitive federal program. Courtesy of The Norman Transcript Click
here to read the full story VDA Wins Nationwide Award Venture Development Associates (VDA), a technology commercialization firm, recently received a "2005 Nano 50 Award" at a NASA Nanotech Briefs conference in Boston. Michael Moradi is managing director of VDA and general partner of Atomic Venture Partners, an early stage venture capital fund. Courtesy
of The Norman Transcript Click
here to read the full story FYI: Newsletter subscription If you would like to subscribe
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under news. Need Space? Progress of the National Weather Center on OU’s south campus
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