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[PRESS RELEASE] TEDC Kicks Off Remodel of Historic Moton Hospital

TEDC Creative Capital held a Demolition Ceremony this past Wednesday, August 2nd, to begin dismantling the 1970s addition to the historic Moton Hospital. This ceremony launched the restoration of the original 1931 structure that served Tulsa’s African American community after the 1921 Race Massacre. At GEM, TEDC will support new and existing small business owners who desire to engage with a resource hub curated with and for them.

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[PRESS RELEASE] How to Get a Loan to Buy an Existing Business

In the release of their second episode, TEDC’s Creative Capital Series highlights one of their borrowers who bought an existing business, leveraging the expertise of a business broker.

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Navigate a Shifting Economy with Small Business Loans in Tulsa

If you’re a Tulsa business owner noticing your customers or clients tightening their purse strings, you may worry about the future. It’s important to note that numerous businesses have successfully navigated economic downturns and emerged even stronger. It just requires effective planning, adaptation flexibility, and capital to make it through lean times.

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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

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.

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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.

TEDC Creative Capital Series Commercial Real Estate in Tulsa

[VIDEO] Commercial Real Estate in Tulsa – Creative Capital Series

TEDC Creative Capital presents the Creative Capital Series, sharing the stories of local entrepreneurs who’ve benefited from our lending programs and services. In our first episode, entrepreneur and author Corey Carolina of Rise and Develop, LLC shares his journey to becoming a commercial real estate investor while building generational wealth.

TEDC Creative Capital Series Premieres in April

Tulsa Economic Development Corporation (aka TEDC Creative Capital) will premiere its new Creative Capital Series on April 4th, telling the story of commercial real estate in Tulsa and building generational wealth in the first episode.

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Board Feature: Gil Eacret

Gil Eacret is the SVP for Security Bank and sits on the TEDC loan committee

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Creating an Effective Pricing Strategy for a Small Business

As a small business owner, it’s important to carefully consider what pricing model you will use to ensure you are maximizing your profits.