Posts by TEDC Staff Writer
TEDC Partners with J.P. Morgan Chase in Helping Entrepreneurs Improve Credit Scores and Obtain Financial Health
Table of Contents: A Single Number with Powerful InfluenceA Firm Foundation in Financial WellnessBuilding Generational Wealth Through Thriving Small BusinessesLearn More to Apply or Serve as a Mentor Personal financial health can make or break an entrepreneur’s business success—especially if you have a low credit score. Through TEDC’s Personal Money Management for Entrepreneurs program, funded…
Read MoreEmpanadas and More: Delicious Ecuadorian Meals Served Up at Tulsa’s Que Gusto
As owner and chef at Que Gusto, Carla Meneses is bringing the delicious taste of Ecuadorian food to Tulsa. With help from TEDC Creative Capital, she is expanding her kitchen and setting up her business for future growth.
Read MoreBuilding for Growth: Funding from TEDC Is Helping Byweld 2nd Generation Reinvent Its Fab Facilities
Welding metal fabrication company Byweld 2nd Generation fills an important niche serving engineering firms and shipping their fabrications to oil and gas refineries in Tulsa, the U.S., Canada, Spain, and elsewhere.
Read MoreFor Love of Fashion: BY.Everyone Launches in Tulsa with Help from TEDC
As owner and creative director for BY.Everyone, Elyjah Monks develops clothing under his own label and collaborates with local designers. He’s weathered the ups and downs of the fashion industry, Covid’s effect on retail, and a move to a different market—and is now growing his own fashion label with help from TEDC Creative Capital.
Read MoreServing Up Sweet Treats with Asian Flair: Kremee Delights Tulsans with the Help of TEDC Creative Capital
Table of Contents: An Unexpected Swerve into Soft ServePursuit of a Sweet PassionOpening a New Kind of Ice Cream ShopBringing the Details Together for Their BusinessLaunching Kremee Breeds New ChallengesFinding Local Business Education ResourcesFuture Dreams to Dish Up Happiness Tasty soft-serve ice cream with a twist? Yes, please! Delightful creations mixing traditional American and Asian…
Read MoreInnovative Sports Bra Designs: Bounceless Gets Vital Support Through TEDC Creative Capital
Table of Contents: A Business Born of NecessityFilling a Marketplace VoidThe Ups and Downs of Creating InventoryHelping More Women Work Out in ComfortFinding Education and Funding in the CommunityTaking Bounceless into the Future As owner, founder, and creative designer of Bounceless, Chantelle Lott has not only met a need she personally had—she’s also serving women…
Read MoreGenerations of Deliciousness: How Tuly’s Tacos Launched Its Storefront Location with Help from TEDC Creative Capital
Leveling up your dream isn’t easy—but when it comes to turning a family taco recipe into a successful entrepreneurial venture, Joel and Claudia Ramos have cooked up a brilliant feast for Tulsans.
Read MoreEncouraging Creative Playtime at Let’s Play BA
Madison King is the founder of Let’s Play BA LLC, an indoor event center and “mini main street” where children can engage in sensory pretend play. The chance to launch her business and enjoy a fulfilling career that leaves her room to be a mom has been a learning curve, one that has been made easier by working with the caring team at TEDC Creative Capital.
Read MoreBoard & Brush Tulsa Franchise Gains New Ownership with Funding through TEDC Creative Capital
Leslie Stephens loves crafting, creativity, and community. When she learned the Tulsa franchise of Board & Brush Creative Studio was up for sale, she leaned into the opportunity to head up a business of her own.
Read MoreCaring Residential Treatment: How House of Eden Is Serving People with Healthcare Needs in Tulsa—Thanks to Help from TEDC
When a serious injury forced Kayla Adia Nsien to slow down and reassess her life plans, she could have stayed down—but she didn’t. Instead, she leaned into the opportunity presented to her and leveraged her love of serving people and her entrepreneurial spirit to launch House of Eden Residential Care with the help of TEDC Creative Capital.
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