Fdo presentation revised

Financial District of OklahomaFinancial District of Oklahoma
The premier location for financial professionalsThe premier location for financial professionals
Financial DistrictFinancial District
of Oklahoma Associationof Oklahoma Association
(FDOA)(FDOA)
Prepared byPrepared by
Zuzana KrumlovaZuzana Krumlova

Mission of the FDOAMission of the FDOA
The Financial District of Oklahoma AssociationThe Financial District of Oklahoma Association
encompasses high-caliber financialencompasses high-caliber financial
professionals and supporting services, formingprofessionals and supporting services, forming
a powerful alliance to strengthen and enricha powerful alliance to strengthen and enrich
the community.the community.

Envision the near future…Envision the near future…
In the magnificent area among old trees is located aIn the magnificent area among old trees is located a
prestigious business environment. Through the pastprestigious business environment. Through the past
10 years, the Financial District of Oklahoma (FDO)10 years, the Financial District of Oklahoma (FDO)
in the city of Edmond has become the hub ofin the city of Edmond has become the hub of
Oklahoma businesses and beyond.Oklahoma businesses and beyond.
It is impossible to miss; the signage and columns,It is impossible to miss; the signage and columns,
strategically placed at each corner of this district,strategically placed at each corner of this district,
signify the uniqueness and exclusivity of this area.signify the uniqueness and exclusivity of this area.

History of FDOHistory of FDO
 1996 Concept born1996 Concept born
 2000 Discussed with2000 Discussed with
EEDAEEDA
 2003 Board was formed2003 Board was formed
 2003 Incorporation of2003 Incorporation of
FDOAFDOA

LocationLocation
Location of the Financial District of Oklahoma (FDO) is perfect:Location of the Financial District of Oklahoma (FDO) is perfect:
 15 minutes away from the OKC downtown15 minutes away from the OKC downtown
 30 minutes to the OKC Airport30 minutes to the OKC Airport
 connected with Tulsa, Norman and out of state businessesconnected with Tulsa, Norman and out of state businesses
through nearby highway I-35through nearby highway I-35
 The businesses located within the 50 acres of the FDO areaThe businesses located within the 50 acres of the FDO area
represent the “cream of the crop” of Oklahoma’s business.represent the “cream of the crop” of Oklahoma’s business.
This location, full of great business opportunities, will beThis location, full of great business opportunities, will be
enhanced by a luxurious retail center and an exceptional hotelenhanced by a luxurious retail center and an exceptional hotel
resort that will be part of additional 34 acres currently underresort that will be part of additional 34 acres currently under
construction by Sooner Development.construction by Sooner Development.

Boundaries of the FDOBoundaries of the FDO

Why Edmond?Why Edmond?
 127 Edmond’s knowledge based industries127 Edmond’s knowledge based industries
 70% are small businesses70% are small businesses
 Focused onFocused on
 SoftwareSoftware
 Services – Investment, Insurance, Non-Depository Inst.Services – Investment, Insurance, Non-Depository Inst.
 Spring Creek PlazaSpring Creek Plaza
 highest per capita income sectors in the OKCMAhighest per capita income sectors in the OKCMA
 In 2002, the OKCMA was voted to be theIn 2002, the OKCMA was voted to be the
“Best Bet for the Small Business Growth”“Best Bet for the Small Business Growth”
in the nation by Entrepreneur Magazinein the nation by Entrepreneur Magazine

Why Edmond? (cont’d)Why Edmond? (cont’d)
Comparisons: Average IncomeComparisons: Average Income
$23,201$21,282$28,668Per Capita Income
$45,128$39,991$57,352Median Income
$60,600$52,807$76,973Household Income
USOKEdmond
Income Comparisons
$0
$10,000
$20,000
$30,000
$40,000
$50,000
$60,000
$70,000
$80,000
$90,000
Household
Income
Median Income Per Capita
Income
Edmond
OK
US

Cost of Living IndexCost of Living Index
103.3Kansas City, MO
99.1Albuquerque
97.4Dallas
103.5St. Louis
91.9Tulsa
94.9Edmond
94.9
91.9
103.5
97.4
99.1
103.3
85
90
95
100
105
1
Cost of Living Index
Edmond
Tulsa
St. Louis
Dallas
Albuquerque
Kansas City, MO

EmploymentEmployment
24.0%
Blue Collar
Occupations
76.0%
White Collar
OccupationsEdmond
38.9%
Blue Collar
Occupations
61.1%
White Collar
OccupationsOKC
Occupational Breakdown
2003 Estimate
2.1%Edmond
3.3%OKC
5.6%U.S.*
Unemployment
2003 Estimate
All information, unless stated otherwise from
http://www.demographicsnow.com/AllocateOnline.dll
*http://stats.bls.gov/news.release/empsit.nr0.htm

Educational AttainmentEducational Attainment
24.5%US
20.3%OK
47.3%Edmond
35.6%Boston
45.4%San Francisco
44.0%Raleigh
39.9%Austin
47.3%Edmond
0.0%
20.0%
40.0%
60.0%
Edmond OK US
Percent of Population with
College Degrees
0.0%
10.0%
20.0%
30.0%
40.0%
50.0%
Edmond
Austin
Raleigh
San
Francisco
Boston
Percent of Population
with College Degrees
Source: Edmond Economic Development Authority
2004 Edmond Economic Abstract

Summary of Benefits of FDOASummary of Benefits of FDOA
n Prestigious Business EnvironmentPrestigious Business Environment
n Use of Training and Reception FacilityUse of Training and Reception Facility
n Collective AdvertisingCollective Advertising
n Collective WebsiteCollective Website
n High Caliber AssociatesHigh Caliber Associates
n Organized and monitored Referral ProgramsOrganized and monitored Referral Programs
n Promoted at Monthly Events at the FinancialPromoted at Monthly Events at the Financial
CentersCenters
n Collective Community InvolvementCollective Community Involvement

Membership OptionsMembership Options
 Industry MembersIndustry Members
 Support MembersSupport Members
 National MembersNational Members

Industry MembersIndustry Members
Will include great companies – large and small –Will include great companies – large and small –
servicing fields such as:servicing fields such as:
 AccountingAccounting
 Financial ServicesFinancial Services
 BankingBanking
 InsuranceInsurance
 MortgageMortgage
 Real EstateReal Estate
 LawLaw

Financial Businesses currentlyFinancial Businesses currently
located at FDOlocated at FDO
 Bank of OklahomaBank of Oklahoma
 ChappelWood FinancialChappelWood Financial
 Edward JonesEdward Jones
 Madison ParkMadison Park
 Spring Creek PlazaSpring Creek Plaza
 And moreAnd more

Support MembersSupport Members
Support Members, classified as non-financialSupport Members, classified as non-financial
services, will include retail shops, restaurantsservices, will include retail shops, restaurants
and hotels.and hotels.
Examples of possible Support members are listedExamples of possible Support members are listed
below:below:
 RetailRetail
 Foster Flowers, New Balance Shoes, Talbots, Chico’s, PaneraFoster Flowers, New Balance Shoes, Talbots, Chico’s, Panera
Bread, Spring Creek Salon, Thyme, etc.Bread, Spring Creek Salon, Thyme, etc.
 RestaurantsRestaurants
 Johnny Carino’s, Lottinville Wood Grille, New World CuisineJohnny Carino’s, Lottinville Wood Grille, New World Cuisine

National MembersNational Members
 Will include nationally recognizedWill include nationally recognized
companies such ascompanies such as
 AIGAIG
 TransAmericaTransAmerica
 US AllianzUS Allianz

As a FDO member, your companyAs a FDO member, your company
will..will..
 Strengthen your position thanks to:Strengthen your position thanks to:
 The Prestigious Business Location of the FDOThe Prestigious Business Location of the FDO
 The Association with other high caliber membersThe Association with other high caliber members
 The FDOA’s MembershipThe FDOA’s Membership
 FDOA’s Referral ProgramFDOA’s Referral Program

As a FDO member, your companyAs a FDO member, your company
will..will..
 Gain a recognition and brand familiarity through:Gain a recognition and brand familiarity through:
 The FDOA’s Membership directory listingThe FDOA’s Membership directory listing
 Press ReleasesPress Releases
 Group and Discounted AdvertisingGroup and Discounted Advertising
 FDOA’s Referral ProgramFDOA’s Referral Program
 Website Links and AdvertisementWebsite Links and Advertisement

Public RelationsPublic Relations
 ““It’s All About the $Money, Honey!” radio showIt’s All About the $Money, Honey!” radio show
on the #1 News Radio Show 1000KTOKon the #1 News Radio Show 1000KTOK
 Life & LeisureLife & Leisure
 Edmond MonthlyEdmond Monthly
 Edmond SunEdmond Sun
 EEDA etc.EEDA etc.
 Journal RecordJournal Record
 NewsweekNewsweek
 USA TodayUSA Today
 Wall Street JournalWall Street Journal

FDO CostsFDO Costs
There are two different types of cost associated withThere are two different types of cost associated with
the FDOA:the FDOA:
 INVESTMENT COSTINVESTMENT COST
(Sunk cost, money already invested)(Sunk cost, money already invested)
 RECURING COSTRECURING COST
(Annual cost of running FDOA)(Annual cost of running FDOA)
The costs include building and maintenance of the FDOThe costs include building and maintenance of the FDO
Conference Center, FDOA logos, website and other.Conference Center, FDOA logos, website and other.

MembershipMembership
 Gold MembershipGold Membership
 Platinum MembershipPlatinum Membership

Envision at the new beginning…Envision at the new beginning…
As a member of the Financial District of Oklahoma
(F.D.O.) Association, you become part of powerful
alliance that represents the high standard of financial
and support services. Since the standard of the FDOA
is to continuously meet and exceed customers’
expectations, your business will consequently become
more recognized and recommended.
You will find out that the members of the Financial
District of Oklahoma have the same business ethics,
dedication, and knowledge that together, through FDO
membership support and recommendations, you can
achieve better results than any company can alone.

Furthermore, through collective marketing, public
relations, website support, and other services available,
you will develop better competitive standing while
keeping these costs minimal. Your company will be
listed in the Financial District of Oklahoma
Membership Directory which will be distributed to all
FDO Members as well as all residents of the Financial
District of Oklahoma. As the recognition of the
Financial District of Oklahoma will grow, the wider
your customer base will become. Being a member of the
Financial District of Oklahoma Association can very
well be one of the most important decisions you make to
ensure the bright future of your company.

As a member of the Financial District of Oklahoma
(F.D.O.) Association, you become part of powerful
alliance that represents the high standard of financial
and support services. Since the standard of the FDOA
is to continuously meet and exceed customers’
expectations, your business will consequently become
more recognized and recommended.
You will find out that the members of the Financial
District of Oklahoma have the same business ethics,
dedication, and knowledge that together, through FDO
membership support and recommendations, you can
achieve better results than any company can alone.
Furthermore, through collective marketing, public
relations, website support, and other services available,
you will develop better competitive standing while
keeping these costs minimal. Your company will be
listed in the Financial District of Oklahoma
Membership Directory which will be distributed to all
FDO Members as well as all residents of the Financial
District of Oklahoma. As the recognition of the
Financial District of Oklahoma will grow, the wider
your customer base will become. Being member of the
Financial District of Oklahoma Association can very
well be one of the most important decisions you make to
ensure the bright future of your company.
Financial DistrictFinancial District
of Oklahoma Associationof Oklahoma Association
(FDOA)(FDOA)
Your New BeginningYour New Beginning
For Membership ApplicationFor Membership Application
Call 348-0960Call 348-0960

Fdo presentation revised

Recommended

Recommended

More Related Content

Similar to Fdo presentation revised

Similar to Fdo presentation revised (20)

Recently uploaded

Recently uploaded (20)

Fdo presentation revised

Editor's Notes