Posts by TEDC Staff Writer
Making the Right Moves: Stellar Focus Media Scales Up with a Microloan from TEDC
As a young entrepreneur, Tulsa native Joel DeArchae Mackey has been fortunate to find his passion in something that could become a full-time way to earn money. As owner and head Creative Director at Stellar Focus Media LLC, he helps fellow business owners build their social following and promote their companies through video, ads, and more—with equipment funded by a microloan through TEDC Creative Capital.
Read MoreFrom Fantasy to Fruition: Silk Salon Launches with Help from TEDC
TJ Woodberry, whose serial entrepreneurial ventures include Poppi’s Spa and Lounge, opened Silk Salon in January 2025. With its elegant, indulgent vibes, Silk Salon is dedicated to prioritizing the client experience. When she was ready to launch, she turned to her trusted financing team at TEDC Creative Capital to help bring her vision for Silk to life.
Read MoreTEDC 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.
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