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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.

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The 7 Stages of a Business Life Cycle and How to Win in Each One

Knowing what stage you’re in and where your focus should be can give you the keys to success and where you need to grow as a leader.

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Board Feature: Dr. Joyce McClellan

Chief Development and Diversity Officer at Tulsa Tech Joyce McClellan has served on TEDC’s board for over a decade

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Solving Cash Flow Problems and Growth in Small Businesses

Growth is an exciting time for many small businesses, but it can also be an extremely stressful experience for entrepreneurs.

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TEDC Client Littleton Legal awarded best business person by BA Chamber

The Broken Arrow Chamber awarded TEDC Clien Littleton Legal PLLC with best business person of the year.

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TCCL Grow Academy offers free business resources

Grow Academy is a free business planning course from TCCL with guided instruction from a few TEDC experts

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Loan Closing: Two businesses expand with the help of TEDC

Read how TEDC loan closings with two businesses will help them expand their services

USBC 2023 Women of Power “Power 50” List

TEDC CEO Rose Washington-Jones Named to U.S. Black Chamber’s 2023 Women of Power “Power 50” List

U.S. Black Chamber’s 2023 Women of Power “Power 50” List includes TEDC CEO Rose Washington-Jones

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reBUILD Tulsa seeks to fill gaps with capstone projects

reBUILD cohort 3 gave their capstone presentations on residential development, competing for a TEDC loan