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Located just south of East 2nd Street between Rankin and Bryant, A&T Mechanical has been serving the heat and air needs of Edmond and central Oklahoma for decades. The Alvarez family patriarch Jesse Alvarez purchased the business back in the 80s. CFO Jessica Alvarez-Stacy, daughter of Jesse Alvarez, shared, “It all started back in 1976…
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The importance of family permeates both the personal and professional life of Randy Matthews, owner of Edmond’s only locally, family-owned funeral home. Matthews Funeral Home and Cremation Service has served Edmond since June 2000, and Randy has been serving Edmond families since the ‘80s. How it all started Prior to opening Matthews Funeral Home, Randy…
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Here in Oklahoma, tornadoes and hail are a regular part of our weather, like it or not. One company near downtown Edmond is doing their part to help. HailTrace is a technology company that specializes in real time and forensic weather information. Their service shows areas that have been impacted by severe weather so that…
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While you may have never heard the term “decorative concrete curbing,” you’ve likely seen the product in action. It acts as a frame around landscaping. While some homeowners and businesses use relatively cheap-looking plastic edging, property owners who want that polished finishing touch use decorative concrete curbing. And that’s where a company like The Curbing…
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Kip and Natasha Baird moved to Edmond just after the turn of the century. Since starting the Baird Insurance Agency in 2004, they’ve focused on helping their customers by educating them and providing fast and friendly service. Kip and Natasha grew up in the same small town but didn’t know each other well until years…
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People start businesses for many reasons, providing benefits and values in a variety of ways. The idea for Storm Check began when one of the founders listened to his parents talk about their immigration story. Hoang Lam shared that his parents owe a lot to the American soldiers who helped them escape Vietnam and begin…
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Tucked away at the corner of Edmond is a booming family business whose low-key exterior may not always reveal the size and reach of its tremendous global impact. After all, how can you truly appreciate a hidden gem like this 60-acre sprawling economic center from your car at a stoplight? This campus now employs 128…
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It’s easy to see the negative impact that COVID-19 has had on the business community here in Edmond. But some businesses are persevering and thriving during this time. Several companies have even launched during the pandemic. For a few weeks in June, the Edmond Area Chamber of Commerce was able to hold ribbon cuttings for…
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Arledge & Associates has added Tammy Buksh, Ali Terry, and Amanda Wright to their administration team
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The past several weeks were uncertain times for many Edmond businesses and families as the COVID-19 pandemic altered daily life. Spring break and summer vacations plans were scuttled, with residents instead focusing on social distancing to keep themselves and each other safe. Now, as the state begins to open back up, Edmond is hoping to…
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