About TEDC Creative Capital

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.

 

These dollars will impact over 3,500 jobs. In 2005, we began the TEDC Creative Capital brand to reflect our expanded range of programs and geographic reach. We now make or facilitate loans ranging from $5,000 to $10 million using public and private funds.

 

Our mission remains the same as it was at our founding: to create economic vitality in communities by encouraging small business growth. TEDC receives funding from the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development's CDBG program as a City of Tulsa sub-recipient, the U.S. Small Business Administration, the U.S. Department of Treasury's CDFI Fund, and other public-private resources.

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36 Degrees North

36 Degrees North is the central gathering point for Tulsa's startup founders, small business owners, remote workers and innovative community leaders.

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BLACK WALL STREET CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

The goal of the BWSCC is to enhance the quality of life for African Americans and the north Tulsa community through economic development, education, workforce development, community development, and legislative advocacy.

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BLACK WOMEN BUSINESS OWNERS OF TULSA

Black Women Business Owners of Tulsa is a professional business club of African American women business owners, entrepreneurs, and startup founders in the Tulsa area.

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GREENWOOD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

A 1938 quote on the Greenwood Chamber of Commerce from early Board chair, E.W. Clarke, had this to say: “If the Chamber means anything at all, it must stand out as a clearing house for civic betterment." On June 1, 1938, the Greenwood Chamber of Commerce began providing a new playing field for enhancing business and economics in North Tulsa.

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Greenwood Women's Business Center

GBC is 1of 145 women business centers in the nation, focused and passionate about advancing the expansion of women businesses. WBCs provide free counseling and training to support diverse entrepreneurs who want to start, grow, and expand their small business and provide guidance in their journey across all business life cycles.

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I2E INNOVATION TO ENTERPRISE

For 20 years, i2E has been the place for Oklahoma entrepreneurs to start, grow, and succeed.

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MOSAIC

Mosaic is the Tulsa Regional Chamber’s diversity business council. The primary focus of Mosaic is to create awareness about the competitive advantage of having a diverse and inclusive business climate in our region.

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OKLAHOMA MANUFACTURING ALLIANCE

At the Oklahoma Manufacturing Alliance, we are committed to building strong communities through sustainable, innovative manufacturing.

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OKLAHOMA SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER

The OKSBDC provides confidential, high quality, no cost entrepreneurial and small business management advising in order to help Oklahomans start and grow businesses.

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PROGRESS OKC

Progress OKC is a 501c3 nonprofit Community Development Corporation created to support and revitalize Oklahoma City communities that have experienced significant disinvestment.

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RESEARCH WIZARD

This is a service of the Tulsa City-County Library System that offers you and your company information that is customized to meet your business needs and maximize your time and profits.

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SCORE

Offers Tulsa-area businesses free business mentoring, workshops and numerous templates and tools to help you start or grow a business.

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STITCHCREW

We believe the fastest way to close wealth gaps and achieve economic mobility is by increasing the participation of traditionally overlooked entrepreneurs in our region.

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TULSA FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT CENTER

The Tulsa Financial Empowerment Center offers one-on-one professional financial counseling at no cost to all residents. Services are free and available to anyone regardless of income.

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TULSA LATIN AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

TLACC has a mission to serve as the platform for Hispanic and non-Hispanic businesses and individuals to work together for a stronger Tulsa. This mission is achieved by working as a business resource and advocation for Latin issues and to be a united voice for the Latin community.

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TULSA REGIONAL CHAMBER – BUSINESS RESOURCES

Benefits and discounts for businesses who are Tulsa Chamber members.

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TULSA ROUTE 66 MAIN STREET

Tulsa Route 66 Main Street is just one of many Main Street communities across the nation. Combining historic preservation and revitalization efforts with powerful economic stimulation, Main Street programs restore the core assets of our communities and enhance the quality of life for our citizens.

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TULSA SMALL BUSINESS CONNECTION

A membership-based organization dedicated solely to educating, empowering and expanding small businesses.

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TULSA TECHNOLOGY CENTER

Improving your business, is our business; training and professional development is more affordable than you think!

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U.S. SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

The SBA provides numerous resources for planning, launching, managing and growing your business.