
Paper Arts
Any time is a good time for a creative escape. Now in a larger location, Paper Arts is Edmond’s go-to spot for supplies, classes, and ready-made custom gifts. A Haven for Crafters Paper Arts is more than a scrapbooking store. It’s a premier hometown art-supply source, offering everything from stamps to canvases to kids’ art materials. The…
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Yo Pablo Tacos & Tequila
Every day at Yo Pablo is ‘Taco Tuesday’ because everything on this inventive menu is something to celebrate! Think fresh, handmade ingredients, unique sauces and meticulous preparation. These are next level tacos. And they’re the reason this lively spot is the hot new go-to for family meals or hanging out with friends. Opening the first…
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Neill Harmer’s (web project manager) well-documented fear of horses did not hinder our completion and launch of MyHorseForSale.com. “The all-new classifieds site features video, images and related information of the fearsome beasts,” says Neill. Edmond Outlook salesperson and new Edmond Chamber member Donna Walker has broken another sales record. This month’s publication boasts nearly 90…
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“Hi, this is Dave. I’ll be out of the office tomorrow. In my absence, I’m leaving the Magic 8-Ball in charge. It’ll be happy to answer any of your questions. If it’s an emergency, please ask the Magic 8-Ball if you should call my cell.” It sounded like a good plan. The Magic 8-Ball is…
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Matt Ledford and Chris Logan successfully added another web server to the Back40 hosting cluster. The two programmers arrived under cover of darkness, switched, propagated and consumed a 12-pack of Dr Pepper during the all-night upgrade. Neill Harmer, web project manager, was asked to speak at the June meeting of OKC Refresh group. Refresh is…
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Back40 Design is in the creative business. And business is booming. This month we doubled our web business, produced a promotional video, and hired on two staff members. The Edmond Outlook just celebrated its third birthday. We love The Outlook and we’re grateful to the advertisers that made this happen. The secret behind the increase…
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“I started watching Grey’s Anatomy, I was more in touch with my feelings, I began to crave flavored coffees –and I bought a lot of cute stuff Isabella’s. I had no idea what was happening to me,” explains Dave Miller, CEO. “Then Sandy told me I had been taking her vitamin packets which are very…
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“Hello, Back40 Design. This is Satan.” No, but that is what a client thought they heard when they called earlier this month. We will have to assume that “Peyton” and “Satan” sound alike. In the mean time, Peyton Stovall, Project Manager, will work on her annunciation and we won’t be taking any more messages for…
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Minutes before a web department production meeting, programmer Jon Fields challenged Neill Harmer, web production manager, to a game of hangman. Neill started off strong. He made some quick, smart choices consisting of the letters ‘E’ and ‘L,’ but the early rally soon turned disastrous. Everyone present (the whole company) agreed, it was pitiful to…
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To the web department's dismay, Dave Miller, CEO, has set up a desk in the bullpen. "I am no longer content to be merely a figure head here at Back40. I used to design. I used to code. I am rolling up my sleeves and getting back to it. Unless, of course, we get too…
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"This thing isn't for grown-ups," was the warning Peyton Stovall, print project manager, got as she prepared to launch herself down the corkscrew slide at the new Omniplex exhibit, Gadget Trees. "The little boy before me was right," explains Peyton. "I should have listened. I wrenched my knee and almost missed the half marathon." Jaimi…
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