EDMOND — City planner addresses EEDA group

The Edmond Economic Development Authority will have an EEDA Monthly meeting at 8 a.m. Friday at 825 E. Second St.

Edmond City Planner Bob Schiermeyer will be the featured speaker. Schiermeyer will discuss planning issues as well as the current and future growth of Edmond.

Members of the metro area business and real estate communities meet monthly to be informed and updated on new developments in the business community, recent business relocations and expansions, and upcoming Edmond projects, as well as to gather the latest economic statistics about Edmond, exchange information about real estate listings, compare leads and listen to informative speakers. Meetings are at 8 a.m. on the third Friday of each month at the EEDA’s offices.



Leadership Oklahoma announces 24th annual class

Leadership Oklahoma recently announced the members of its 24th annual class selected from applicants throughout the state.  

“Leadership Oklahoma is very excited about the 50 people chosen for this year’s program,” said Leslie Paris, chairwoman of the board of directors. “Class XXIV is an outstanding blend of leaders from a variety of fields who will contribute a wealth of knowledge to our discussions on important Oklahoma issues. Leadership Oklahoma is dedicated to providing the leadership necessary to help shape Oklahoma’s future.”

Members of Class XXIV from Edmond are: Jason Constable, Stephen Ellis, Beth Kerr, Connie Schlittler, Kimber Shoop and Mark Towler.

A class is selected each year from a wide geographic base representing diverse backgrounds. Members meet monthly for nine sessions in different communities throughout Oklahoma and are exposed to the many social, environmental and economic complexities of the state in order to stimulate inquiry, analysis and solutions for the public good. Leadership Oklahoma is a statewide organization founded in 1986 to create a network of leaders whose increased awareness and commitment to service will energize Oklahomans to shape the state’s future. More than 1,170 members from 148 Oklahoma communities have graduated from the leadership program.

Bank of Oklahoma opens 35th banking center in Oklahoma City

Bank of Oklahoma had its grand opening for its in-store banking center inside a Crest Foods, an Oklahoma City-based grocery retailer, on Friday. The banking center is at 10601 S. May Ave. in Oklahoma City and offers full-service banking.

“This location is the third addition to our branch network this year,” said John Higginbotham, chief operating officer of Bank of Oklahoma in Oklahoma City.  “We are thrilled to provide yet another convenient location for our customers within the Oklahoma City metro area,” Higginbotham continued.

Bank of Oklahoma also presented a $6,000 check to the YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City to support their programs.

“Bank of Oklahoma is committed to our community and we know that the dollars given to the YMCA will help support the programs that are available for all of our citizens across the metro area,” said BOk-OKC President Mark Funke.

This new banking center is the 35th Bank of Oklahoma location in Oklahoma City. Jeff Eager is the banking center manager and Maranda Servello is the assistant banking center manager.



Knowledge management seminar set for July 27 at OCCC

Sign up now to learn more about “Emerging Strategies for Organizational Knowledge” at Oklahoma City Community College’s John Massey Center, 11919 S. I-44 Service Rd., from 1-5 p.m. July 27.

OCCC and Tryon and Associates have partnered together to deliver new and innovative training opportunities for all organizational levels on the topic of Knowledge Management. With more than 25 years experience, Chuck Tryon and OCCC can help organizations implement a formal, practical strategy for knowledge management.

In this presentation, Tryon will examine the differences between global and organizational knowledge. He also will explain the elements proven successful in his work with major clients. Lastly, he will offer a number of tangible steps to consider when implementing a KM strategy.

The cost to attend the half-day, July 27 seminar is $29 per person. To enroll, call Rhonda Cantrell at 682-7853 or e-mail her at rcantrell@occc.edu. For more information about KM and Tryon’s approach, visit www.TryonAssoc.com.

Cox offers new home network security check

Cox Communications this week announced an easy-to-use Home Network Security Check, available to all of its residential high speed Internet customers at no additional charge. The Security Check Web applet quickly assesses the security of the customer’s wireless home network and makes appropriate recommendations.

“Just as you lock the doors to your home, wireless Internet users need to lock their home networks,” said Bruce Berkinshaw, director of product management. “Home Network Security Check from Cox is a free and easy way to ensure your home network is secure. It takes just a few minutes and helps avoid the headaches associated with unauthorized users accessing your home network.”

Without a secure network, unauthorized users can: Infect your computer with viruses and spam; steal your Internet service, slowing your Internet connection; perform illegal activities through your personal network and make you appear responsible.

It only takes a few minutes to conduct a security audit with Cox’s new Security Check. Because it is a Web applet, there is no software to download. The results of the Security Check are displayed along with an image of a wireless device with green, yellow or red lights indicating good security, weak security or a network with no security enabled.

Customers can take advantage of the new Home Network Security Check by logging onto Internet tools at www.cox.com/myconnection.



Farmers Insurance introduces iBOP

Farmers Insurance Group of Companies has introduced an innovative Institutional Business Owners Policy for institutions across America. iBOP offers a broad spectrum of coverages and is competitive with what is available in the insurance market today.

“In our world today institutional organizations are growing, building and trying hard to keep up with a growing population. Because of this, Farmers agents realized the insurance needs for these institutions are also growing and made it clear that we needed to step into the breach to meet the needs of our customers” stated Mhayse Samalya, president, Farmers Business Insurance.

“iBOP offers a comprehensive package of coverages while still offering the customer the flexibility to customize the policy to meet their unique needs,” Samalya continues. “iBOP is designed to serve a spectrum of religious institutions, educational institutions, social service organizations (including day care centers), and cultural organizations, and offers a one-stop-shop package to meet all of their insurance needs.”

For more information about Farmers, visit the Web site at www.farmers.com.