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Due to the pandemic, the EEDA, like the whole world, has had to completely pivot this past year. Social distancing, high lumber prices, and an uncertain future have led to business closings, project slow-downs, and the like, but in the background the EEDA is still pursuing sustainable and unique development projects while also providing assistance to existing businesses within Edmond City Limits.

Businesses are finding new ways to keep operations running while continuing to social distance. Some businesses are reopening their offices to small numbers of staff, while some are continuing with remote work for the foreseeable future. Either way, going back to “normal” is not an option.

December in Edmond brings special memories: family time, fun activities with friends, sweater weather, celebrating traditions and … colorful lights! In the past three years, Edmond’s lights have transitioned from the Parade of Lights to Edmond Electric’s Luminance: An Enchanted Stroll.

The Endeavor Games for Athletes with Physical Disabilities was first held in 2000 on the campus of the University of Central Oklahoma. Different than the Special Olympics, the athletes at the Endeavor Games have physical impairments (i.e. amputation, limb loss, spinal cord injury, cerebral palsy, visual impairment, etc.), not cognitive/intellectual ones. The goal was simple; to provide children, adults and military service members with physical disabilities an opportunity to display their talent

As Edmond Young Professionals grows, we've tried to take into account what our members want to gain from their EYP membership. It's evident that a huge perk of our organization is having opportunities to meet with and hear from local legislators. When this program began over ten years ago, we fully expected that our members would do some pretty amazing things, and they have. Most recently, one of our members decided to run for Edmond City Council, Ward 2.

Heather Herd is a veterinarian and specializes in pathology. She uses her experience to nail down five tips for successfully working from home.

Each week, EYP recognizes new members in the organization. This group is constantly growing and changing and we love bringing in new members and fresh ideas! This week, we are excited to welcome John Stine.

Each week, EYP recognizes new members in the organization. This group is constantly growing and changing and we love bringing in new members and fresh ideas! This week, we are excited to welcome Cassidy Nicholas.

Each week, EYP recognizes new members in the organization. This group is constantly growing and changing and we love bringing in new members and fresh ideas! This week, we are excited to welcome Caleb Roche.

Each week, EYP recognizes new members in the organization. This group is constantly growing and changing and we love bringing in new members and fresh ideas! This week, we are excited to welcome Scott Chance and Grace Wills.