We Meet you at any point in youR Entrepreneurial Journey
While TEDC is first and foremost a road to loan capital for your business, we also provide the necessary resources that empower you to succeed. As advocates for your success, we work alongside you, supporting and guiding your vision. We offer access to capital, business education, and connections to TEDC’s network of experts.
Lending
Securing Capital for your Next Step
TEDC Creative Capital champions visionaries who are ready to create business momentum. Many small companies are ready to take the next steps in the lending process but struggle with securing the money they need. We creatively navigate funding obstacles and work with you to develop a financial roadmap. TEDC offers various loan options to best match your business needs.
In today’s economic climate, most small businesses can benefit from TEDC’s menu of loan programs. Special consideration is given to companies that create and retain jobs, to businesses located in special targeted areas, and to entrepreneurs who have traditionally faced barriers to capital access.
Why Choose
TEDC was founded in 1979 as Tulsa Economic Development Corporation, an organization charged with promoting and sustaining small business growth in Tulsa. Today, we navigate funding opportunities and offer education customized to small business needs.Over the last five years, we've provided or located more than $150 million to help nearly 300 small businesses start, expand or sustain.
Current Funding Partners
Recent Press on TEDC, Clients and Partners
Loan Closing: Leroux’s Kitchen
Leroux’s Kitchen is a Louisiana style food service that gives back and is now in Mother Road Market with the help of TEDC
Bri Seeley partners with TEDC to coach small businesses
Bri Seeley is one of Google’s top ranked business consultants and is partnering with TEDC to give technical assistance to women owned small businesses.
Get into the Game: Commercial Real Estate in Tulsa
If you’re considering investing in commercial real estate in Tulsa but don’t have the capital to get started, it’s worth exploring the programs available through TEDC Creative Capital. We provide education and resources to help potential real estate developers pursue their goals to reach success in the Tulsa real estate market.