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This holiday season multiple cities are uniting to welcome Route 66 travelers! Edmond has 13.4 miles along Route 66 and the Mother Road is getting more and more popular as Route 66 Centennial in 2026 draws near. As part of Route 66 Midpoint Corridor, 11 cities from Edmond to Sapulpa are partnering to promote “The Best 100 Miles of Route 66.”

From accolades for Edmond Chamber CEO Sherry Jordan to the retirement announcement of EEDA ED Janet Yowell, here are some of the latest updates from the business world in Edmond.

City planning plays a critical role in supporting local businesses. Through thoughtful planning, cities create environments encouraging business growth by ensuring efficient infrastructure, well-designed commercial spaces, and balanced zoning. This process helps businesses thrive by facilitating access to transportation, ensuring smooth operations, and promoting sustainable development that attracts both customers and talent.

Here are some of the latest updates from businesses and professionals in Edmond. From award recognitions to new openings and anniversary celebrations, we’ve rounded up the key highlights. Check out all the news below!

The Edmond Jr. Rodeo, a staple of local culture since 1995, has found a valuable partner in Metro PPA, a group of professional photographers who have captured the rodeo experience with their lenses since last year.

Touchmark at Coffee Creek, known for providing full-service retirement living, is enhancing its offerings with 31 new villas on its 25-acre campus in Edmond. The villas target active adults over 55 seeking a blend of independence and community support.

In the second quarter of 2024, the Edmond Chamber of Commerce has celebrated numerous ribbon cuttings for grand openings, anniversaries, re-openings, and more. Congratulations to all of these organizations for their milestones!

Edmond residents will soon vote on a proposition to increase the city’s lodging tax from 4% to 6% during the primary election on June 18, 2024. This tax, applied to overnight stays in local hotels, bed & breakfasts, and vacation homes, is the lowest in the metro area. If passed, the increase is estimated to generate an additional $500,000 in revenue annually, which would benefit the city in various ways.

On January 1, 2024, the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) became effective and provides new regulations for many small and medium sized businesses in the United States.  For the first time, most companies in the United States are required to file a new report with the FinCEN, a bureau of the U.S. Department of Treasury.