Established in 1996, the Norman Economic Development Coalition (NEDC) is a joint effort of the University of Oklahoma, the City of Norman, Moore Norman Technology Center, and the Sooner Centurions, a committee of the Norman Chamber of Commerce. This unique partnership was formed to work full time on economic development in the Norman community.

Norman, Oklahoma is located in the center of Oklahoma and is strategically situated near the crossroads of I-40 and I-35. In Norman, businesses and investors find business incubators, state-of-the-art telecommunications infrastructure and facilities. The technology developed in Norman is utilized worldwide.

The Norman Economic Development Coalition is dedicated to expanding the economic base of the Norman community, enhancing the earnings opportunities of area residents by retaining and expanding existing business and industry, as well as attracting desirable new employers that are consistent with Norman's high quality of life.

NEDC Board of Directors
July 2009 - June 2010

OFFICERS

CHAIRPERSON
George Wilson
President
Hitachi Computer Products
(Term ends June 30, 2011)

VICE CHAIRPERSON
Leslie Wiggins-Christopher
Owner
Bramlett Multimedia
(Term ends June 30, 2012)

SECRETARY/TREASURER
Steve Corley
Partner
Eide Bailly
(Term ends June 30, 2012)

CORE MEMBERS

Anil Gollahalli
Legal Counsel
University of Oklahoma

John Hunter
Superintendent
Moore Norman Technology Center

Steve Lewis
City Manager
City of Norman

Anna-Mary Suggs
Executive Director
Norman Chamber of Commerce


MEMBERS AT LARGE

Paul Risser
Chair and COO
OU Research Cabinet
(Term ends June 30, 2013)

Lee Williams
Dean of the Graduate College
University of Oklahoma
(Term ends June 30, 2011)

Sean Bauman
President/CEO
Immuno Mycologics
(Term ends June 30, 2013)