{"id":2501,"date":"2022-09-13T18:50:07","date_gmt":"2022-09-13T18:50:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.edmondchamber.com\/?page_id=2501"},"modified":"2023-06-01T10:29:16","modified_gmt":"2023-06-01T15:29:16","slug":"blog","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.edmondchamber.com\/eyp\/committees\/blog\/","title":{"rendered":"Blog"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__list wp-block-latest-posts\"><li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.edmondchamber.com\/eyp\/tax-season-is-upon-us\/\" aria-label=\"Tax Season is Upon Us!\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.edmondchamber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Dick.David_head_shot-215-250-crop-edited-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Dick David Headshot\" style=\"max-width:150px;max-height:150px;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.edmondchamber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Dick.David_head_shot-215-250-crop-edited-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.edmondchamber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Dick.David_head_shot-215-250-crop-edited.jpg 215w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.edmondchamber.com\/eyp\/tax-season-is-upon-us\/\">Tax Season is Upon Us!<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Blog Written by David Dick, Front Point Wealth Management Tax season is upon us again and though I am not a CPA and you should take legal tax advice from your CPA. There are a few things that Financial Advisors can do to help when it comes to tax planning. The most common pieces we\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edmondchamber.com\/eyp\/tax-season-is-upon-us\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: Tax Season is Upon Us!<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.edmondchamber.com\/eyp\/how-young-professionals-can-actively-engage-in-city-government\/\" aria-label=\"How Young Professionals Can Actively Engage in City Government\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.edmondchamber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/TomRobins-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"max-width:150px;max-height:150px;\" \/><\/a><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.edmondchamber.com\/eyp\/how-young-professionals-can-actively-engage-in-city-government\/\">How Young Professionals Can Actively Engage in City Government<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Written by: Edmond City Councilman Tom Robins Edmond Young Professional Leaders, your unique perspectives and innovative ideas play a pivotal role in making our city an even better place to live, work, and thrive. Let&#8217;s explore how you can actively engage in local government and the positive changes that can result. Understanding the Importance of\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edmondchamber.com\/eyp\/how-young-professionals-can-actively-engage-in-city-government\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: How Young Professionals Can Actively Engage in City Government<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.edmondchamber.com\/smallbusinessblog\/mental-health-support-resources-a-top-priority-in-edmond\/\" aria-label=\"Mental Health Support &amp; Resources a Top Priority in Edmond\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.edmondchamber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Flourish-Logo-Color-150x150.png\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"max-width:150px;max-height:150px;\" \/><\/a><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.edmondchamber.com\/smallbusinessblog\/mental-health-support-resources-a-top-priority-in-edmond\/\">Mental Health Support &amp; Resources a Top Priority in Edmond<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">The mental health crisis and access to behavioral health resources are very hot topics in Oklahoma and across the United States, and Edmond is no exception. The City, as well as many other community partners, have made it clear that our resident\u2019s mental health and well-being should be made a priority. In 2021, the City\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edmondchamber.com\/smallbusinessblog\/mental-health-support-resources-a-top-priority-in-edmond\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: Mental Health Support &amp; Resources a Top Priority in Edmond<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.edmondchamber.com\/smallbusinessblog\/now-recruiting-edmond-citizens-police-academy\/\" aria-label=\"Now Recruiting: Edmond Citizens Police Academy\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.edmondchamber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Screenshot-2024-01-08-085511-150x150.png\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"max-width:150px;max-height:150px;\" \/><\/a><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.edmondchamber.com\/smallbusinessblog\/now-recruiting-edmond-citizens-police-academy\/\">Now Recruiting: Edmond Citizens Police Academy<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Ever wondered what a day in the life of an Edmond police officer looks like? Curious about how your local police department handles mental health training and resources for their officers and the people they serve? Do crimes really get solved as quickly as the C.S.I. shows on TV? Who are the local officers and\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edmondchamber.com\/smallbusinessblog\/now-recruiting-edmond-citizens-police-academy\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: Now Recruiting: Edmond Citizens Police Academy<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.edmondchamber.com\/eyp\/the-secret-to-your-best-year-ever-in2024\/\" aria-label=\"The Secret to Your Best Year Ever in2024\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.edmondchamber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/brady-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"max-width:150px;max-height:150px;\" \/><\/a><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.edmondchamber.com\/eyp\/the-secret-to-your-best-year-ever-in2024\/\">The Secret to Your Best Year Ever in2024<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">It\u2019s the most wonderful time of the year &#8211; but it doesn\u2019t last.As I write this post, we are one week away from Christmas Day. For many people, this is ajoy-filled time of year. We\u2019re planning to travel to see family, or maybe you\u2019re preparing towelcome them into your home for fellowship and celebration. However,\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edmondchamber.com\/eyp\/the-secret-to-your-best-year-ever-in2024\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: The Secret to Your Best Year Ever in2024<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.edmondchamber.com\/smallbusinessblog\/miracle-on-2nd-street\/\" aria-label=\"Miracle on 2nd Street\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.edmondchamber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Tree-1-150x150.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"max-width:150px;max-height:150px;\" \/><\/a><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.edmondchamber.com\/smallbusinessblog\/miracle-on-2nd-street\/\">Miracle on 2nd Street<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">You are invited to join a new event called \u201c100 Miles of Christmas on Route 66 through Oklahoma\u2019s Midpoint Corridor. Eleven cities along Route 66 are lighting up their community from mid-Nov through Dec 29 with different themes to encourage visitors to pack up their holiday spirit and travel Route 66. Edmond\u2019s theme is \u201cMiracle\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edmondchamber.com\/smallbusinessblog\/miracle-on-2nd-street\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: Miracle on 2nd Street<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.edmondchamber.com\/smallbusinessblog\/cycle-66-the-ultimate-biking-extravaganza-in-edmond-oklahoma\/\" aria-label=\"Cycle 66: The Ultimate Biking Extravaganza in Edmond, Oklahoma!\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.edmondchamber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Cycle-66-150x150.png\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"max-width:150px;max-height:150px;\" \/><\/a><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.edmondchamber.com\/smallbusinessblog\/cycle-66-the-ultimate-biking-extravaganza-in-edmond-oklahoma\/\">Cycle 66: The Ultimate Biking Extravaganza in Edmond, Oklahoma!<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Cycle 66: The Ultimate Biking Extravaganza in Edmond, Oklahoma! By: Ryan Chapman, Capstone Companies Cycle 66, the much-anticipated biking event, is set for Sunday, November 5, 2023. Whether you&#8217;re a rider, a supporter, or someone looking for a fantastic way to spend a Sunday, this event has got something for everyone. Quick Points: Mark your\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edmondchamber.com\/smallbusinessblog\/cycle-66-the-ultimate-biking-extravaganza-in-edmond-oklahoma\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: Cycle 66: The Ultimate Biking Extravaganza in Edmond, Oklahoma!<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.edmondchamber.com\/eyp\/whats-the-eyp-board-reading-this-month\/\" aria-label=\"What\u2019s the EYP Board Reading this Month?\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.edmondchamber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Reading-Photo-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"max-width:150px;max-height:150px;\" \/><\/a><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.edmondchamber.com\/eyp\/whats-the-eyp-board-reading-this-month\/\">What\u2019s the EYP Board Reading this Month?<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Let\u2019s talk about the superpower that you might be underestimating: READING! Reading is a catalyst for personal growth and career growth. Reading expands knowledge, keeping you informed and competitive in your field. Not only is reading for leisure, but also for development. It helps with effective communication, networking, and personal growth. October is National Book\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edmondchamber.com\/eyp\/whats-the-eyp-board-reading-this-month\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: What\u2019s the EYP Board Reading this Month?<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.edmondchamber.com\/eyp\/life-insurance-awareness\/\" aria-label=\"Life Insurance Awareness\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.edmondchamber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Shane-pic-6-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"max-width:150px;max-height:150px;\" \/><\/a><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.edmondchamber.com\/eyp\/life-insurance-awareness\/\">Life Insurance Awareness<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Now that it is officially September, that means that we have officially made it to Life InsuranceAwareness Month. This time of the year is always important to me not only as someone who is in theinsurance industry, but also as someone who has personally benefited from a life insurance policy. Letme explain why I\u2019m so\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edmondchamber.com\/eyp\/life-insurance-awareness\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: Life Insurance Awareness<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.edmondchamber.com\/eyp\/edmond-real-estate-statistics\/\" aria-label=\"Edmond Real Estate Statistics\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.edmondchamber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/House-for-August-Blof-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"max-width:150px;max-height:150px;\" \/><\/a><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.edmondchamber.com\/eyp\/edmond-real-estate-statistics\/\">Edmond Real Estate Statistics<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Article by: Caitlin Spaulding As was near the end of summer many have made the plunge to purchase a new home or maybe you\u2019re among the percentage of home buyers who are staying put due to record low interest rates. Regardless of your position, I have quite a few asking what the summer market entailed,\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edmondchamber.com\/eyp\/edmond-real-estate-statistics\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: Edmond Real Estate Statistics<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.edmondchamber.com\/smallbusinessblog\/kristen-king-promoted-to-director-of-operations-with-the-edmond-area-chamber-of-commerce\/\" aria-label=\"Kristen King Promoted To Director Of Operations With The Edmond Area Chamber Of Commerce\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.edmondchamber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/5C1A9545-1-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"max-width:150px;max-height:150px;\" \/><\/a><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.edmondchamber.com\/smallbusinessblog\/kristen-king-promoted-to-director-of-operations-with-the-edmond-area-chamber-of-commerce\/\">Kristen King Promoted To Director Of Operations With The Edmond Area Chamber Of Commerce<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">The Edmond Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the promotion of Kristen King to Director of Operations. In addition to King\u2019s current responsibilities, she recently completed her second year at Institute for Organization Management, a four-year nonprofit leadership training program at the University of Georgia in Athens. Institute for Organization Management is the\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edmondchamber.com\/smallbusinessblog\/kristen-king-promoted-to-director-of-operations-with-the-edmond-area-chamber-of-commerce\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: Kristen King Promoted To Director Of Operations With The Edmond Area Chamber Of Commerce<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.edmondchamber.com\/smallbusinessblog\/libertyfest-2023\/\" aria-label=\"LibertyFest 2023\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.edmondchamber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/LibertyFestLogo-Transparent-150x150.png\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"max-width:150px;max-height:150px;\" \/><\/a><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.edmondchamber.com\/smallbusinessblog\/libertyfest-2023\/\">LibertyFest 2023<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">By: Ryan Chapman, Capstone Companies Edmond\u2019s July 4th Festival is a non-profit 501(c)3 operation made up of individual volunteers from the Edmond area. LibertyFest has been going since 1972 when it was formed over a cup of coffee at a local business.&nbsp;Its purpose is to produce a series of family-oriented events around the 4th of\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edmondchamber.com\/smallbusinessblog\/libertyfest-2023\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: LibertyFest 2023<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.edmondchamber.com\/smallbusinessblog\/play-in-edmond-this-summer\/\" aria-label=\"Play In Edmond This Summer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.edmondchamber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Edmond-Chamber-Arcadia-292-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"max-width:150px;max-height:150px;\" \/><\/a><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.edmondchamber.com\/smallbusinessblog\/play-in-edmond-this-summer\/\">Play In Edmond This Summer<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">With the upcoming summer months, there is plenty of activities for young adults and young families to enjoy around Edmond. Experience a day at Arcadia Lake or an evening of live music in Downtown Edmond. Here are some summer fun ideas: Arcadia Lake: Located east of I-35 on Route 66, Arcadia Lake is a great\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edmondchamber.com\/smallbusinessblog\/play-in-edmond-this-summer\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: Play In Edmond This Summer<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.edmondchamber.com\/eyp\/edmond-young-professionals-uli-recap-may-blog\/\" aria-label=\"Edmond Young Professionals ULI Recap- May Blog\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.edmondchamber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Savannah-Whitehead-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"max-width:150px;max-height:150px;\" \/><\/a><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.edmondchamber.com\/eyp\/edmond-young-professionals-uli-recap-may-blog\/\">Edmond Young Professionals ULI Recap- May Blog<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">If you keep up with all things City of Edmond, you might recall that back in February, there was quite a buzz around three letters and a weeklong visit to Edmond. The three letters are U-L-I. In case you missed the week where those three letters were all a-buzz here in Edmond, ULI stands for\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edmondchamber.com\/eyp\/edmond-young-professionals-uli-recap-may-blog\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: Edmond Young Professionals ULI Recap- May Blog<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.edmondchamber.com\/eyp\/edmond-city-council-mayoral-races-blog-post\/\" aria-label=\"Edmond City Council &amp; Mayoral Races Blog Post\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.edmondchamber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_9509-150x150.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"max-width:150px;max-height:150px;\" \/><\/a><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.edmondchamber.com\/eyp\/edmond-city-council-mayoral-races-blog-post\/\">Edmond City Council &amp; Mayoral Races Blog Post<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; It\u2019s that time again: election season! City Council and Mayoral races are right around the corner on Tuesday, April 4, 2023, and this general election is one that all Edmond residents are eligible to vote in. As election day gets closer, the Edmond Area Chamber of Commerce encourages you to get involved. The Edmond\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edmondchamber.com\/eyp\/edmond-city-council-mayoral-races-blog-post\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: Edmond City Council &amp; Mayoral Races Blog Post<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.edmondchamber.com\/eyp\/proper-office-ergronomics\/\" aria-label=\"Proper Office Ergronomics\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"88\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.edmondchamber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Dr.-H-2022-e1674683749838-88x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"max-width:150px;max-height:150px;\" \/><\/a><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.edmondchamber.com\/eyp\/proper-office-ergronomics\/\">Proper Office Ergronomics<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Ergonomics in the office is the practice of designing and organizing a workspace to fit the needs of the user in order to reduce discomfort and increase efficiency. Proper ergonomics can help prevent musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) which are common among office workers such as carpal tunnel syndrome, lower back pain, shoulder pain, neck pain, and\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edmondchamber.com\/eyp\/proper-office-ergronomics\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: Proper Office Ergronomics<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.edmondchamber.com\/eyp\/luminance-lights-up-edmond-by-nicloe-koehn-with-edmond-electric\/\" aria-label=\"Luminance Lights Up Edmond By Nicloe Koehn with Edmond Electric\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.edmondchamber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/6356a3f5640ff8a2391a9b00__MG_3614-HDR-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"max-width:150px;max-height:150px;\" \/><\/a><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.edmondchamber.com\/eyp\/luminance-lights-up-edmond-by-nicloe-koehn-with-edmond-electric\/\">Luminance Lights Up Edmond By Nicloe Koehn with Edmond Electric<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">December in Edmond brings special memories: family time, fun activities with friends, sweater weather, celebrating traditions and \u2026 colorful lights! Edmond has the unique tradition of inviting citizens and visitors to stroll through lights at Mitch Park to see large one-of-a-kind holiday displays. Other cities have lights\u2026but our lights are walkable, elegantly arranged among trees,\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edmondchamber.com\/eyp\/luminance-lights-up-edmond-by-nicloe-koehn-with-edmond-electric\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: Luminance Lights Up Edmond By Nicloe Koehn with Edmond Electric<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.edmondchamber.com\/eyp\/things-happening-around-edmond-by-miranda-petre-from-visit-edmond\/\" aria-label=\"Things Happening Around Edmond By Miranda Petre from Visit Edmond:\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.edmondchamber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Downtown-Edmond-Mural-Photo-Credit-McNeese-Skills-_-Motion-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"max-width:150px;max-height:150px;\" \/><\/a><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.edmondchamber.com\/eyp\/things-happening-around-edmond-by-miranda-petre-from-visit-edmond\/\">Things Happening Around Edmond By Miranda Petre from Visit Edmond:<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">It\u2019s fall in Edmond, which means cooler weather and fun events. With fall comes the return of UCO football, Storybook Forest at Arcadia Lake, the indoor farmer\u2019s market at Mitch Park and more. September through November is full of fun, so spread the word! Fall Activities: Cooler weather brings recreational bliss. Explore Edmond through a&nbsp;Public\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edmondchamber.com\/eyp\/things-happening-around-edmond-by-miranda-petre-from-visit-edmond\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: Things Happening Around Edmond By Miranda Petre from Visit Edmond:<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.edmondchamber.com\/eyp\/by-laura-butler-assistant-vice-president-for-public-affairs-at-the-university-of-central-oklahoma\/\" aria-label=\"Importance of Voting By Laura Butler, Assistant Vice President for Public Affairs at the University\u00a0of Central Oklahoma\u00a0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.edmondchamber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Prof-Photo-2020-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"max-width:150px;max-height:150px;\" \/><\/a><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.edmondchamber.com\/eyp\/by-laura-butler-assistant-vice-president-for-public-affairs-at-the-university-of-central-oklahoma\/\">Importance of Voting By Laura Butler, Assistant Vice President for Public Affairs at the University\u00a0of Central Oklahoma\u00a0<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Unsubscribe \u2013 this is the response many are having toward civic engagement. Politics can feel daunting and divisive from social media posts, commercial advertisements, news stories and belligerent [insert family member name here]. Perhaps, this is why people are choosing to opt out and not engage. The reality is whether you opt out, decisions continue\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edmondchamber.com\/eyp\/by-laura-butler-assistant-vice-president-for-public-affairs-at-the-university-of-central-oklahoma\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: Importance of Voting By Laura Butler, Assistant Vice President for Public Affairs at the University\u00a0of Central Oklahoma\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.edmondchamber.com\/eyp\/inflation-and-planning-during-a-recession\/\" aria-label=\"Inflation and Planning During A Recession\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.edmondchamber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DickDavid_head_shot-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Dick David\" style=\"max-width:150px;max-height:150px;\" \/><\/a><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.edmondchamber.com\/eyp\/inflation-and-planning-during-a-recession\/\">Inflation and Planning During A Recession<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Posted by David Dick, David Dick Financial on 07\/26\/2022 Inflation &amp; Planning during a Recession &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Inflation is so inconvenient to young professionals who are starting their careers or trying to find a career path. But how does one navigate through these times where the economy is falling and inflation is rising? STOP worrying! Recessions\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edmondchamber.com\/eyp\/inflation-and-planning-during-a-recession\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: Inflation and Planning During A Recession<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.edmondchamber.com\/eyp\/sunny-dayz-mural-festival-is-coming-to-downtown-edmond-on-august-6th\/\" aria-label=\"Sunny Dayz Mural Festival is Coming to Downtown Edmond on August 6th!\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.edmondchamber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/SDMF_4-1-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Sunny Dayz Mural Festival\" style=\"max-width:150px;max-height:150px;\" \/><\/a><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.edmondchamber.com\/eyp\/sunny-dayz-mural-festival-is-coming-to-downtown-edmond-on-august-6th\/\">Sunny Dayz Mural Festival is Coming to Downtown Edmond on August 6th!<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Posted by Virginia Sitzes, Sunny Dayz Mural Festival on 07\/13\/2022 Sunny Dayz Mural Festival is Coming to Downtown Edmond on August 6th! Sunny Dayz Mural Festival was founded in March of 2021 by Oklahoma artist and educator, Virginia Sitzes, to empower, elevate and celebrate female and nonbinary artists! SDMF is committed to uplifting and supporting\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edmondchamber.com\/eyp\/sunny-dayz-mural-festival-is-coming-to-downtown-edmond-on-august-6th\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: Sunny Dayz Mural Festival is Coming to Downtown Edmond on August 6th!<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.edmondchamber.com\/eyp\/what-does-a-market-shift-mean-for-young-professionals-in-edmond\/\" aria-label=\"What Does A Market &#8220;Shift&#8221; Mean For Young Professionals In Edmond?\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.edmondchamber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Shanna_Garrett_Headshot-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Shanna Garrett\" style=\"max-width:150px;max-height:150px;\" \/><\/a><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.edmondchamber.com\/eyp\/what-does-a-market-shift-mean-for-young-professionals-in-edmond\/\">What Does A Market &#8220;Shift&#8221; Mean For Young Professionals In Edmond?<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Posted by Shanna Garrett on 06\/06\/2022 What Does A Market \u201cShift\u201d Mean For Young Professionals In Edmond? We are starting to hear the word \u201cShift\u201d in our market. Interest rates have gone up, causing buyers to reconsider purchasing. Sellers are thinking twice about listing their home as their need to buy would cause them to\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edmondchamber.com\/eyp\/what-does-a-market-shift-mean-for-young-professionals-in-edmond\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: What Does A Market &#8220;Shift&#8221; Mean For Young Professionals In Edmond?<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.edmondchamber.com\/eyp\/leadership-edmond-opportunity\/\" aria-label=\"Leadership Edmond Opportunity\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.edmondchamber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/LE_BLog-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"EYP Advisory Board\" style=\"max-width:150px;max-height:150px;\" \/><\/a><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.edmondchamber.com\/eyp\/leadership-edmond-opportunity\/\">Leadership Edmond Opportunity<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Posted by Amanda Bowen, Director of Leadership Programs on 05\/12\/2022 Leadership Edmond is a leadership development program designed to provide community leaders with a deeper understanding of the critical issues affecting the Edmond area. Leadership Edmond provides a backstage pass to the Edmond community.&nbsp; The program is unique in that it combines people that are\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edmondchamber.com\/eyp\/leadership-edmond-opportunity\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: Leadership Edmond Opportunity<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.edmondchamber.com\/eyp\/endeavor-games\/\" aria-label=\"Endeavor Games\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.edmondchamber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/endeavor_games-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Endeavor Games\" style=\"max-width:150px;max-height:150px;\" \/><\/a><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.edmondchamber.com\/eyp\/endeavor-games\/\">Endeavor Games<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Posted by Cassidhe Walker, UCO Endeavor Games on 04\/01\/2022 EYP\u2019s mission is to build and develop leaders for the betterment of our community. We achieve this through a variety of educational and networking events, but also through volunteer opportunities throughout the year. As EYP Chairwoman and Coordinator of Adaptive Sports and Events at the University\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edmondchamber.com\/eyp\/endeavor-games\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: Endeavor Games<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.edmondchamber.com\/eyp\/life-insurance\/\" aria-label=\"Life Insurance\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.edmondchamber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/1_SHANE_LJ-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Shane LJ\" style=\"max-width:150px;max-height:150px;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.edmondchamber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/1_SHANE_LJ-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.edmondchamber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/1_SHANE_LJ-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.edmondchamber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/1_SHANE_LJ-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.edmondchamber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/1_SHANE_LJ-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.edmondchamber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/1_SHANE_LJ.jpg 1296w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.edmondchamber.com\/eyp\/life-insurance\/\">Life Insurance<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Posted by Shane Luebbers-Jones on 03\/01\/2022 Let me throw some numbers out here: 52% &#8211; According to the Life Insurance Marketing and Research Association (LIMRA), that is thepercentage of adults who currently have life insurance. 27% &#8211; This is the percentage of life insurance policy holders that only have coverage through agroup policy provided by\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edmondchamber.com\/eyp\/life-insurance\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: Life Insurance<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.edmondchamber.com\/eyp\/meet-the-2022-eyp-advisory-board\/\" aria-label=\"Meet the 2022 EYP Advisory Board\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.edmondchamber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/EYP_BOARD_BLOG_AND_SOCIAL-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"EYP Board Blog and Social\" style=\"max-width:150px;max-height:150px;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.edmondchamber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/EYP_BOARD_BLOG_AND_SOCIAL-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.edmondchamber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/EYP_BOARD_BLOG_AND_SOCIAL-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.edmondchamber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/EYP_BOARD_BLOG_AND_SOCIAL-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.edmondchamber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/EYP_BOARD_BLOG_AND_SOCIAL-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.edmondchamber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/EYP_BOARD_BLOG_AND_SOCIAL.jpg 1296w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.edmondchamber.com\/eyp\/meet-the-2022-eyp-advisory-board\/\">Meet the 2022 EYP Advisory Board<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Posted by Kristen King on 02\/07\/2022 EYP is run by an outstanding group of young professionals in the Edmond Area that serve on our EYP Advisory Board. You have probably seen some of these friendly faces at different EYP events. Our board encompasses a variety of different industries in the Edmond community. The goal of\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edmondchamber.com\/eyp\/meet-the-2022-eyp-advisory-board\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: Meet the 2022 EYP Advisory Board<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"parent":2314,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"single-eyp-sidebar.php","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.edmondchamber.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2501"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.edmondchamber.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.edmondchamber.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.edmondchamber.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.edmondchamber.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2501"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/www.edmondchamber.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2501\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3950,"href":"https:\/\/www.edmondchamber.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2501\/revisions\/3950"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.edmondchamber.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2314"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.edmondchamber.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2501"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}