NORMAN, ECONOMIC ABSTRACT 2009

NORMAN OKLAHOMA America’s 6th best city - Money Magazine 2008

OKLAHOMA NORMAN 2 Norman is a special place.

With a rich history beginning in 1889, Norman is home to the stateʼs premier research university, the , and is a part of the dynamic metropolitan area with over one million residents. Norman was recently recognized nationally by MONEY magazine as the #6 best mid-size city to live in.

The Norman community takes excellent care of our citizens. With agencies such as Food and Shelter for Friends, the Center for Children and Families, Health for Friends and other United Way programs we are able to extend a hand to those in need.

Norman is always improving, expanding and changing. Norman Regional, a premier municipal hospital, is building a new campus offering the very best in healthcare. We have a wonderful public school system that consistently scores above state averages in every sector of testing. Moore Norman Technology Center is another feature of our community to brag about. MNTC has earned the Oklahoma Association of Technology Centerʼs Gold Star School Award six times, most recently during the 2006-2007 school year.

Our community offers job opportunities in a wide range of companies such as Astellas Pharma, Hitachi, Johnson Controls, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Sitel, Offi ceMax, RiskMetrics Group, Weathernews and Chickasaw Nation Industries.

Norman is a diverse community with a rich history. We love calling Norman home, and I think you will too. Come see our city with its small town feel and big city arts and amenities!

Sincerely,

Cindy Rosenthal Mayor 3 Population

Population by Race Population by Age

7.8% 0.5% Under 5 years 4.2%

3.4% 5 to 9 years 10 to 14 years 4.0% 15 to 19 years 20 to 24 years

87.8% 25 to 34 years 35 to 44 years 45 to 54 years 55 to 59 years 60 to 64 years 65 to 74 years 75 to 84 years Over 85 years White Asian 0 Black or African American Two or More Races 2,000 4,000 6,000 8,000 10,000 12,000 14,000 16,000 18,000 American Indian/ All Other Races Native American

Population by Growth

120,000

100,000

80,000 Population by Gender

60,000 53,760 53,395

40,000 49.8% 50.2%

Male Female 20,000 68,020 80,071 95,694 107,690 109,323 111,357 52,117 68,020 80,071 95,694 107,690 109,323 111,357 111,543 0

1970 1980 1990 2000 2005 2006 2007 2008

4 TransportationTransportation

Location Will Rogers World Airport, Oklahoma City Conveniently located in the heart of the nation, Norman Distance from Norman: 20 miles is the perfect hub for companies serving markets on both Major airlines include American, American Eagle, coasts. Norman is located on I-35, and is intersected by U.S. Continental, Delta, Frontier, Northwest, Southwest and Highway 77 and State Highway 9. Norman is just 17 miles United Express. south of I-40 and I-44. Major freight carrier services include Airborne Express, Integrated Airline Services, FedEx, UPS, BAX Global, County: Cleveland Evergreen Eagle and the U.S. Postal Service. Nearest major city: Oklahoma City, 17 miles City size in square miles: 96.5 Max Westheimer Airport, Norman Elevation: 1,170 ft. Norman is also served by its own municipal airport, Max Westheimer Airport, which meets the needs of business Distances to Major Cities executives and recreational pilots alike. With runway lengths Albuquerque 562 miles of 5,200 feet north/south and 4,750 feet northeast/southwest Atlanta 859 miles the airport has medium intensity runway and approach lights Chicago 811 miles with Visual Approach Slope Indicators serving all runways. 189 miles The airport and its facilities are capable of serving executive Denver 694 miles jet aircraft. The control tower operates seven days a week Houston 516 miles from 8AM to 10PM. AV Gas and Jet A are available from Kansas City 367 miles 6AM to 10PM. FBO is provided by Cruise Aviation Association Little Rock 344 miles Inc., which sells fuel and performs aircraft repair. A flight Los Angeles 1,348 miles school is provided through the University of Oklahoma New Orleans 710 miles Aviation Division. New York 1,467 miles St. Louis 516 miles Public Transportation The Cleveland Area Rapid Transit (CART) Service Norman Traffic Counts (405-325-CART) provides public transportation in and around Tecumseh & I-35 5,578 - 75,500 VPD Norman and links the service to Oklahoma City. Greyhound Robinson & 36th Ave. NW 17,833 - 24,517 VPD Lines Inc. provides service in Norman (405-579-1616). Robinson & I-35 24,517 - 68,400 VPD The Port of Catoosa is the nearest river port, approximately Main & 36th Ave. NW 17,833 - 29,078 VPD 100 miles away. Porter & Alameda 14,922 - 19,524 VPD Alameda & 12th Ave. E 14,626 - 29,447 VPD Railroad Lindsey & I-35 24,192 - 66,300 VPD Norman is on the main line of the Santa Fe/Burlington Northern Railroad. It is also a stop on the AMTRAK Heartland Flyer (1-800-USA-RAIL) between Oklahoma City and Fort Worth, Texas.

5 Business Incentives & Taxes

The Oklahoma Quality Jobs Program Employee Training for Industry This incentive program provides quarterly cash payments The Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology of up to 5% of newly created gross taxable payroll to a Education (Career ) assists qualifying businesses by paying qualifying company. A fully executed contract with the for training for employees in newly created jobs. Training can Oklahoma Department of Commerce must be in place be done at one of 54 Technology Centers, including Moore before any new direct jobʼs salaries are included in the new Norman Technology Center (www.mntechnology.com) here taxable payroll. Payments are made quarterly for three in Norman, or at the companyʼs facility. Training agreements years and if thresholds are achieved, they may extend for include instructor costs. Program services are determined by the an additional seven years. number of new jobs created in targeted industries, wage rates, and benefi ts provided. Ad Valorem Tax Exemptions New and expanding qualifying manufacturers, research Income Tax and development companies, certain computer services and data processing companies with signifi cant out-of-state Personal Income Tax 5.5% maximum sales and aircraft repair and distribution companies may be Corporate Tax Rate 6% maximum eligible for ad valorem exemptions for up to fi ve years. Normanʼs Assessed Valuation is 12% (Cleveland County)

Exempt Inventory Property Tax (Ad Valorem) Oklahomaʼs Freeport Law exempts goods, wares, and City $5.51 merchandise from taxation which come from outside the County $21.07 state and leave the state within nine months where such Public Schools $67.08 goods, wares, and merchandise are held for assembly, Technology Schools $14.38 storage, manufacturing, processing or fabricating purposes Total $108.04 within the state. Valuation is 12% of Fair Market Value per thousand of assessed value Small Employer Quality Jobs Incentive Act Sales Tax This program provides annual cash payments to a qualifying company. The payments may reach as much as State of Oklahoma 4.5% 5% of new taxable payroll and last for up to seven years. City of Norman 3.5%

6 Income & Shopping

Sooner Mall Historic Downtown Norman More than 70 local and national retailers and delicious Newly revitalized downtown Norman blends art, restaurants located under one roof. Anchor stores include architecture, entertainment, shopping, and dining. Enjoy Abercrombie & Fitch, American Eagle, Dillardʼs, Eddie charming antiques, fi ne furniture, art galleries, and a Bauer, Express, Gap, J.C. Penney, Sears, The Limited, Old delicious variety of unique restaurants. Navy, and Victoriaʼs Secret.

Campus Corner Income Growth (Median Household Income) Soak up the nostalgic university atmosphere of Campus

Corner while shopping at Shoetopia, Antique Garden, $45,000 Balfour and Savvy. Take time to dine at Café Plaid, Hideaway Pizza, Louieʼs Deli & Bar, Victoriaʼs Pasta $40,000 Shop, OʼConnellʼs, Starbucks or La Luna. When the sun $35,000 goes down, enjoy live music, dancing and fun at Campus Cornerʼs many pubs! $30,000

$25,000

Retail Locations Square Footage $20,000

Robinson Crossing 84,453 $15,000 Sooner Fashion Mall 447,574 $10,000 Brookhaven Village 159,202 Parkway Plaza 275,118 $5,000 University Town Center 2,000,000 $35,588 $36,023 $36,713 $36,713 $41,629 $38,636 $39,391 $44,615 210,000 0

Historic Downtown 400,000 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007

Parkway Plaza Retail Sales Growth History (SIC Collections) Delicious restaurants, national retailers, 50,000,000 jewelers, and specialty home stores line this exciting shopping district. Youʼll fi nd stores such as Bed, Bath, & Beyond; Barnes and 40,000,000 Noble; ULTA; and Ross, to name a few. Save time for dinner at restaurants including Chiliʼs, On the Border, BJʼs, and Charlestonʼs. 30,000,000 University Town Center Phase One of a 2 million square foot retail 20,000,000 center has been completed with stores like Super Target, Kohls, and PetsMart. Phase Two and a lifestyle center will be built in 10,000,000 2008/2009 anchored by an 8 acre legacy park with a community outdoor amphitheater, lake and water features. Recently completed 0 are a new 300 room Embassy Suites Hotel 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2008 *2007 and a 75,000 square foot convention center. * Represents a reduction in the city sales tax rates from 3.5 to 3 cents. Overall retail sales for the year 2006/2007 increased 5% to previous year. 7 Labor

Major Employers Employment Distribution Median Salaries

The University of Oklahoma 11,641 Management $25.67 Norman Regional Hospital 2,300 Business & Financial $20.84 Norman Public Schools 1,932 Education, Training & Library $17.57 Riverwind Casino 1,279 Art, Design, Entertainment, Sports & Media $11.34 York International 1,097 Health Care Practitioners & Technical $20.33 City of Norman 780 Health Care Support $10.25 USPS - National Center for Food Preparation & Serving-related $7.10 Employee Development 469 Building & Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance $8.52 Griffi n Memorial Hospital 427 Protective Service $14.67 National Oceanic & Atmospheric Sales & Related $9.49 Administration (NOAA) 400 Offi ce & Administrative Support $11.69 SITEL 375 Construction & Extraction $15.02 Oklahoma Veterans Center 360 Installation, Maintenance, & Repair $14.95 Hitachi 335 Production $13.36 SYSCO Food Services 303 Transportation $9.13 Offi ceMax 300 Moore-Norman Technology Center 230 Number of workers unemployed wanting to work 4,304 AT&T 225 Number of workers underemployed 12,131 Astellas Technologies 200 Southwestern Wire 135 Hiland Dairy 121 Emerging Employers RiskMetrics Group 100 Weathernews 73 Immuno-Mycologics 30 C&C Trailers 50 Albon Manufacturing 28 Weather Decision Technologies 49 SouthWest Nanotechnology 24

Unemployment Rate

Norman Oklahoma United States 7%

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3%

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1% 6.7% 3.1% 3.8% 5.1% 5.8% 6.0% 5.5% 4.6% 4.7% 4.3% 4.8% 4.8% 5.6% 4.3% 5.0% 4.3% 4.4% 3.9% 4.0% 4.1% 4.2% 0% 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 8 Housing

Year # of Permits Commercial Value Residential Value Total Construction Value

1999 1378 $110,770,805 $ 91,434,887 $202,205,692 2000 1144 $ 27,444,072 $ 68,820,072 $ 96,264,144 2001 1240 $ 69,105,208 $ 87,409,857 $154,515,065 2002 1264 $ 96,399,147 $ 90,656,571 $187,055,718 2003 1296 $ 42,341,237 $103,486,420 $145,827,657 2004 1606 $ 54,583,537 $171,409,339 $225,992,876 2005 1508 $ 49,561,566 $156,204,279 $205,765,845 2006 1379 $ 46,146,496 $117,824,296 $163,970,792 2007 1244 $221,652,412 $ 91,138,408 $312,790,820 2008 1057 $ 70,331,491 $100,621,651 $170,953,142 For the latest information on Normanʼs Cost of Living Index, visit www.nedcok.com.

Housing Quick Facts Construction Age

Average Sales Price (2008) $172,122 4.7% 1990 and later Average Days on Market 86 14.1% Housing Cost 19.2% 1980 - 1989 1970 - 1979 Median Home Value $160,329 14.7% 1960 - 1969 Median Real Estate Tax $1000 22.4% Median Year Structure Built 1981 1940 - 1959 24.9% Housing Units 46,571 1939 and earlier Median Rent $636

9 Education

The University of Oklahoma Academic Colleges and Programs Known as a major, national research university, the University (University of Oklahoma) of Oklahoma serves the educational, cultural and economic Architecture needs of Norman, the state, region and nation. Created by Arts and Sciences the Oklahoma Territorial Legislature in 1890, OU has 20 Atmospheric & Geographic Sciences colleges offering 158 majors at the baccalaureate level, 166 Price College of Business majors at the masterʼs level, 81 majors at the doctoral level, Continuing Education eight majors at the fi rst professional level, and fi ve graduate Earth & Energy certifi cates. OU enrolls approximately 30,000 students and Education has more National Merit Scholars per capita than any public Engineering university in America. Fine Arts Gaylord College of Journalism and Mass Communications Moore Norman Technology Center Geosciences Norman is home to one of Oklahomaʼs premier technical Graduate College training centers, Moore Norman Technology Center (MNTC). Honors College MNTC offers courses in a number of training programs, and International Programs Center active and progressive Business Training and Development Law Department that includes programs such as Small Business Liberal Studies Management, Management Development, Quality Reserve Offi cers Training Corps Management Systems (ISO 9000/QS 9000), Environmental University College Technology Center, Customized Industry Training and Computer Training, as well as a variety of short-term courses Health Sciences that can stimulate oneʼs creative interests. (University of Oklahoma) Allied Health UniversityUniversity of Phoenix DentistryDentistry Also locatedlocated in NNormanorman is thethe UniversityUniversity of Phoenix, an GraduateGraduate College accreditedaccredited universityuniversity thatthat offersoffers a varietyvariety of bachelorʼs,bachelorʼs, Medicine masterʼsmasterʼs and non-degrnon-degreeee programsprograms fforor wworkingorking professionals.professionals. Medicine-TulsaMedicine-Tulsa CampusCampus The UniversityUniversity of Phoenix also ofoffersfers a comcompleteplete online NursingNursing program,program, witwithh tthehe possibility of obtainingobtaining a bachelorʼsbachelorʼs PharmacyPharmacy degreedegree in eight difdifferentferent programsprograms or a masterʼsmasterʼs in sevenseven Public HealthHealth specialized areas.areas. Continuing Education

10 Education

Other Higher Education Institutions in the Area Norman Public Schools (Four-Year Institutions) Norman Public Schools offer a variety of programs for The University of Central Oklahoma Edmond students to participate in such as Advanced Placement Oklahoma State University at OKC Oklahoma City courses, foreign language in grades 6-12 and fi ne arts University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma Chickasha opportunities. In 2004, NPS also had 24 Semifi nalists in the St. Gregoryʼs University Shawnee National Merit Scholarship Program. Langston Oklahoma Christian University Edmond Of the 582 Norman students who participated in the Oklahoma Baptist University Shawnee American College Test (ACT) program in 2007-08, the Oklahoma City University Oklahoma City composite average score was 23.5. This is above the national Southern Nazarene University Bethany average score of 21.1 and state average score of 20.7. East Central University Ada Mid-America Christian University Oklahoma City

(Two-Year Institutions) Education Level of Norman Population Oklahoma City Community College Oklahoma City Rose State College Midwest City 93.7% High school diploma or higher Hillsdale Freewill Baptist College Moore 44.1% Bachelorʼs degree or higher

Career/Technical Colleges Education Level of National Population (Oklahoma City Area) 84.5% High school diploma or higher ATI Career Training Center 27.5% Bachelorʼs degree or higher DeVry University Heritage Institute ITT Technical Institute Keller Graduate School of Management TechSkills ACT Average Comparison Vatterott College 23.5 Norman Wright Business School 20.7 Oklahoma 21.1 United States District Enrollment

7,111 Elementary 2,949 Middle School 3,965 High School

11 Business Resources

Electricity Oklahoma Gas & Electric Company Oklahoma Electric Cooperative

Gas Oklahoma Natural Gas

Telecommunications AT&T

Telecommunications Services Available Digital Services Fiber Optics Point of Presence

Water Supplier: City of Norman Source: Lake Thunderbird/Wells System Capacity: 20,100,000 GPD Storage Capacity: 12,500,000 GPD Daily Consumption: Max. 22,300,000 GPD Min. 7,500,000 GPD

Sewer Sewer Treatment Authority: City of Norman Sewage Capacity: 12,000,000 GPD

Important Websites www.nedcok.com www.etecok.com www.cityofnorman.com www.normanok.com www.norman.k12.ok.us www.ou.edu www.oesc.state.ok.us www.visitnorman.com

Business Assistance Norman Economic Development Coalition Don Wood, Executive Director 710 Asp Avenue, Suite 100 Norman, OK 73069-4916 Phone: (405) 573-1900 Fax: (405) 573-1999 Email: [email protected]

12 Health Care

Norman Regional Hospital As the leading health care organization in south central Oklahoma, Norman Regional Hospital serves the health care needs, promotes wellness, and improves the status of health within its regional community through an integrated system of broad-based, high-quality, cost-effective services and by promoting community partnerships.

Norman Regional Hospital is a 337-bed general acute care facility with more than 200 medical doctors representing a broad range of medical and surgical specialties in more than 27 areas. Norman Regional Hospitalʼs network of care also includes additional outpatient facilities located throughout our service area. These facilities allow more convenient access to prevention and wellness programs, fi tness, home health, physical therapy, occupational health and minor emergency care. Other facilities, including Norman Regional Family Medical Centers, provide health care services to smaller, surrounding communities.

Oklahoma Veteran’s Center Norman Division J. D. McCarty Center for Handicapped Children A long term nursing care center, the Oklahoma Veteranʼs A rehabilitation hospital where Oklahomaʼs children with Centerʼs services include doctors and social workers on every developmental disabilities learn to move, act, play, think unit and physical therapy in a state-of-the-art, 301-bed facility. and communicate better and where parents fi nd relief from overwhelming responsibilities. Both inpatient and outpatient Senior Care care are available. Norman features a vast array of services available for our senior adults, which includes nursing homes, senior assisted living center with Alzheimer Units, and Independent Living Centers. 13 Quality of Life

Parks & Recreation The Parks & Recreation department features a full schedule Climate Seasonal Averages of programs. Norman has over 55 parks, including a Winter (Dec., Jan., Feb.) 39.5° championship golf course, municipal swimming pool complex Spring (Mar., Apr., May) 60.5° with a water slide, hiking trails, Frisbee golf course, fi shing, Summer (June, July, Aug.) 80.4° tennis courts, playgrounds, open and covered picnic areas Fall (Sept., Oct., Nov.) 60.7° and indoor recreation centers. The recreation programs Average Annual Rainfall 37.65 in. include sports leagues and clinics, dance and exercise classes Average Annual Snowfall 6.2 in. and a senior citizenʼs center. The Griffi n Park Sports Complex Average Relative Humidity 68% encompasses 16 soccer fi elds, 14 baseball/softball fi elds, and Prevailing Wind Direction South four football fi elds. Norman also features a full service YMCA with an indoor pool and indoor track.

Recreational Facilities Crime Rate Parks: over 55 Playgrounds: 52 5,000 Miles of Walking Trails: 12.83

Miles of Bicycle Routes: 86.22 4,000 Bowling Alleys: 2

Golf Courses: 6 3,000 Swimming Pools: 4 Private Health & Fitness Centers: 13 Norman Oklahoma U.S. Rate per 1000,000 people per 1000,000 Rate Public Recreation Centers: 3

Norman Public Library Sporting Events The Norman Public Library has a total of 196,107 items Norman is home to the University of Oklahoma . The available. This Norman branch is the headquarters of Sooners consistently appear among the top-rated teams in the the Pioneer Library System, serving three counties in nation in football, baseball, softball, wrestling, basketball, golf central Oklahoma. and gymnastics.

Golf Lake Thunderbird State Park Norman boasts three 18-hole public golf courses: City of A relaxing destination for any outdoor enthusiast is provided on Norman Westwood Golf Course, Jimmie Austin University of the 6,000 acre lake with 86 miles of shoreline and a 1,834 acre Oklahoma Golf Course and Belmar; and one 18-hole private park. Campers will feel right at home with picnic facilities, grills, course: The Trails. Norman also has a nine-hole par three showers, restrooms, swimming beaches, concessions, grocery course, Cobblestone. store, tent and camping facilities, horse stables, R.V. hook-ups, gift shop and two full service marinas, Calypso Cove with 110 Churches slips and Little River Marina with 225 slips. There are 95 churches in Norman representing 44 different denominations. Dining Out Norman has a wide variety of restaurants, which will appeal to Hotel/Motel anyoneʼs taste. Cuisines represented in the over 250 restaurants There are four bed-and-breakfasts and 22 hotels and motels and cafeterias include barbecue, Mexican, Oriental, Greek, ranging from national chains to locally-owned establishments Indian, Italian, Thai, seafood, health and natural foods. offering a wide variety of accommodations to meet any need or budget.

14 Arts & Entertainment

Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art Little River Zoo Acclaimed as one of the fi nest university art museums in the Nestled in a wooded paradise near Lake Thunderbird, the zoo country, this museum received the Weitzenhoffer collection, the is home to over 400 animals, many of which visitors can meet on single most important collection of French Impressionist art ever their personal tour. given to a public university. The collection contains 33 works by artists including Van Gogh, Gauguin, Renoir, Monet, Degas, Sooner Theatre Pissarro, and Toulouse-Lautrec. The newly renovated theatre is the year-round host for concerts, movies, theatrical shows, and more. Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History This world-class facility provides an exciting place to discover Oklahomaʼs recent past and ancient history, including the largest collection of invertebrate paleontology in the world. Located on the University of Oklahoma campus, the museumʼs collections include Native American artifacts, fossils of dinosaurs and other prehistoric animals, wildlife dioramas of birds and mammals of North America, artifacts from the Spiro Mounds archaeological site and Greek and Roman artifacts.

Jacobson House Native American Cultural Center Come to the Jacobson House to see and touch the traditions of American Indian art, history, and culture.

Firehouse Art Center The center for visual arts education in Norman, the Firehouse Art Center provides an interactive experience through classes, exhibits, and events.

Cleveland County Historical Museum The museum is one of Cleveland Countyʼs cultural and architectural showplaces. The house is an unaltered example of the late Victorian Queen Anne style characterized by its turret, gables, fl uted chimneys, patterned stained glass, and spindle work porch. The interior is furnished with period pieces.

Lloyd Noble Some of the hottest stars in country, rock, jazz and comedy circuits appear in Norman at the , which also The Crucible Foundry serves as home to college basketballʼs OU Sooners. Seating The Crucible Foundry specializes in bronze sculpture. The Crucible capacity is 11,205. attracts artists from across the country through its growing reputation as one of the nationʼs fi nest artistic foundries. Beside The Norman Depot the foundry is the Crucible Gallery and Sculpture Garden. A reminder of the origin of many Oklahoma towns, the Santa Fe Railroad company set out the grounds for the station two years Rupel J. Jones Theater before the great Land Run of 1889. The restored depot serves A 600-seat theatre featuring productions by the University of as a center for community events and as the depot for Heartland Oklahoma School of Drama, School of Dance, Musical Theater Flyer passengers. Program and OU Summer Stage Lab Theater.

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