THE ISSUE: A strong stable economy is built on investors willing to take a chance and stand behind their investments. We applaud the retailers who have proven their faith in Paris and Lamar County. The time is ripe for retail, and Paris Towne Center is stepping onto the leading edge with expande...

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OWASSO – The retail development consultancy Retail Attractions has enjoyed a welcome business upswing from an area once largely lost to recession – expanding brick-and-mortar storefronts. Rickey Hayes, who founded the Owasso-based firm five years ago, said Retail Attractions is working with five...

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ENID — Three large national retail chains plan to open stores at Oakwood and Garriott on the site currently occupied by the former Homeland grocery store. Rickey Hayes, CEO of Retail Attractions and retail consultant for the city of Enid, made that announcement Monday during an Enid Rotary Club ...

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ENID — A national real estate development company announced Tuesday it plans to redevelop Oakwood Mall, replacing the indoor commons area with parking and walking space, and rebuilding all except the three largest stores. James Dill, CEO of Tulsa-based Vector Companies, said Tuesday he has tal...

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TAHLEQUAH — There were few empty seats Thursday evening at the Herb Rozell Ballroom at Northeastern State University in the University Center, for the 67th annual Tahlequah Area Chamber of Commerce annual banquet and Recognition Ceremony. A reception was held outside on the veranda, allowing gue...

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One of the key factors we see in healthy, growing communities is a strong sense of public unity and oneness in vision for the whole region. This holds true to make positive steps in economic development. When the Paris Economic Development Corporation (PEDC) hired our company, Retail Attractions...

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Rickey Hayes, an economic development consultant came to Altus Tuesday, Oct. 4. His seminar on Economic Development was sponsored by the Altus Chamber of Commerce. Altus City Council member Dr. Rick Henry introduced Hayes and commented he was glad to see five major groups in attendance. The even...

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Changes in appearance and content are coming soon to Paris Towne Center. At its regular meeting Monday, the Paris City Council approved an amended site plan at the shopping center, which will allow for parking lot changes and improvements to help one already announced new store and other changes...

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