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Tom Biolchini stands at the podium giving his inauguration speech

Tulsa Regional Chamber Chair, TEDC CEO’s legacy and the 2023 Inauguration

Look back on the legacy of TEDC CEO Rose Washington-Jones as Tulsa Chamber Chair as they inaugurate a new leader

Two Plains Ventures employees walking behind their company logo

TEDC partner i2E launches their venture capital sector, Plains Ventures

TEDC Partner, i2E launched their venture capital sector, giving money to Oklahoma businesses at all stages

TEDC CEO Rose Washington-Jones presents Cassia Carr with Board of Directors Plaque

Get to know Cassia Carr past President, TEDC Board of Directors 

Cassia Carr, strong leader with law and business background, served as TEDC Board Chair and discusses her legacy.

May Yang stands inside of Flash Flood Print Studios in front of their merch section

Flash Flood Print Studios uses TEDC loan to increase productivity

Flash Flood Print Studios uses TEDC loan to increase productivity

Habit Boutique owner Shavonna Caldwell poses in her store

Habit Boutique owner on borrowing and leasing with TEDC

Habit Boutique Owner used TEDC help to grow economic development in North Tulsa

Tracy Smith stands in front of her Angel Academy Early Learning Centers Logo

Angel Academy opened two locations with TEDC assistance

TEDC loans helped Angel Academy open two locations and form business plan for their early learning center

Headshot of TEDC 2023 Board Chair, Matt King

Get to know TEDC 2023 Board Chair, Matt King

Learn all about TEDC’s new board chair, Matt King and his work with architectural services

TEDC Loan Closings and Compliance Manager Joanna Oxford shakes hands with Kristoffer Morrison as they close on his SBA Microloan

Loan Closing: Martial Arts Business closes on SBA Micro loan

A small Broken Arrow martial arts business is closing on their SBA Microloan to help them buy and renovate a bigger space.

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TEDC discusses perseverance and preparation on Launchpad X Build in Tulsa Panel

Launchpad X Build in Tulsa hold a panel to discuss what lenders look for in founders featuring TEDC CEO, Rose Washington-Jones

Small Business Owners

Downtown Tulsa Partnership’s Days of Wonder Brings TEDC Small Business Owners Their First Store Space

Downtown Days of Wonder, a pop-up shop program by Downtown Tulsa Partnership, gave TEDC program participants their first store space.