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Oklahoma Stories
American Indian Cultural Center
- Oklahoma City,
- Oklahoma
- National Community Investment Fund
An emerging cultural institution whose mission is to educate about the unique cultures, diversity, history, and contributions of the Native American tribal nations.
Best Western Plus, Catalyst for Small Town’s Economic Growth
- Wewoka,
- Oklahoma
- Security State Bank
Community Development Bankers Association borrower success story
Board & Brush Tulsa Franchise Gains New Ownership with Funding through TEDC Creative Capital
- Tulsa,
- Oklahoma
- Tulsa Economic Development Corporation
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. But she needed guidance and funding—which she found in local sources of support, including TEDC Creative Capital.
Building for Growth: Funding from TEDC Is Helping Byweld 2nd Generation Reinvent Its Fab Facilities
- Tulsa,
- Oklahoma
- Tulsa Economic Development Corporation
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. Owners Bob and Lorrie Fuqua are excited to expand their business with a brand-new shop building—funded with help from TEDC Creative Capital.
Business Boot Camp hosted by Mvskoke Loan Fund
- Okmulgee,
- Oklahoma
- Mvskoke Loan Fund
Business Training Series Offered by CDFI
Cake-Making Delights: Tiers of Joy Reaches Higher Heights with Help from TEDC Creative Capital
- Tulsa,
- Oklahoma
- Tulsa Economic Development Corporation
Launching into a new business is every entrepreneur’s dream—and cake-making Tiers of Joy owners Yvonne and Daryll Porter are no different. They’re pursuing their recipe for delicious success with gorgeous, delectable custom cakes, with some help from their friends at TEDC Creative Capital.
Caring Residential Treatment: How House of Eden Is Serving People with Healthcare Needs in Tulsa—Thanks to Help from TEDC
- Oklahoma City,
- Oklahoma
- Tulsa Economic Development Corporation
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.
Commons at Paul’s Valley
- Paul's Valley,
- Oklahoma
- Partners for the Common Good
The Neighborhood Housing Services of Oklahoma City expanded its low-income single- and multi-family housing complex to 149 units, the majority of which are reserved for residents making below 60% of Area Median Income with the support of a PCG loan.
Community Health Centers of Oklahoma
- Oklahoma City,
- Oklahoma
- MetaFund Corporation
Community Health Centers of Oklahoma (CHCO) is a nonprofit organization based in Oklahoma City that operates six Federally Qualified Health Centers offering accessible primary family healthcare services in Oklahoma, Lincoln, Logan, and Pottawatomie Counties. They also operate Healing Hands Health Care Services for individuals experiencing homelessness living in Oklahoma City, the Central Oklahoma Healthy Start Initiative which provides at-risk women with prenatal and postpartum health care, and a WIC food bank and nutrition counseling program.
Connecting Communities with Threads of Love: How Hilo de Amor Is Giving Back with Help from TEDC Creative Capital
- Tulsa,
- Oklahoma
- Tulsa Economic Development Corporation
Still, Esther knew she needed to learn more if she was going to keep Hilo de Amor successful. She learned about TEDC Creative Capital after attending a forum hosted by Governor Kevin Stitt for Latinos. She asked what resources he could provide to her and other business owners like her who needed entrepreneurial guidance. He suggested connecting with her local bank, which suggested she check out the entrepreneurial development programs at TEDC.
Creole Cooking and Community Connections: How LeRoux’s Kitchen Landed a Coveted Spot at Mother Road Market with Business Lessons and Lending from TEDC Creative Capital
- Tulsa,
- Oklahoma
- Tulsa Economic Development Corporation
The fourth time’s the charm—at least, it is when you’re talking about LeRoux’s Kitchen, a highly popular Creole restaurant located in Tulsa’s food entrepreneur incubator, Mother Road Market. As co-owners Renauld Porter and Gabriela Castañeda will tell you, their winning recipe for success is built on persistence, passion, taking hold of opportunities, and fostering strategic relationships with entrepreneurial supporters like TEDC Creative Capital.
Crimson Melt
- Moore,
- Oklahoma
- Community Reinvestment Fund
CRFUSA borrower success story
CDFI Branches in the State
Arbuckle Federal Credit Union
- Holdenville Branch
- , Holdenville
Arbuckle Federal Credit Union
- Headquarters
- , Ada
Chickasaw Community Bank
- Headquarters
- , Oklahoma City
Chickasaw Community Bank
- Tulsa Branch
- , Tulsa
Choctaw Home Finance Corporation
- Headquarters
- , Hugo
Citizen Potawatomi Community Development Corporation
- Headquarters
- , Shawnee
First Family Federal Credit Union
- Henryetta Branch
- , Henryetta
First Family Federal Credit Union
- Checotah Branch
- , Checotah
First Family Federal Credit Union
- Okmulgee Branch
- , Okmulgee
First Family Federal Credit Union
- First Family Federal Credit Union McAlester
- , McAlester
First Family Federal Credit Union
- First Family Federal Credit Union Okmulgee
- , Okmulgee
Green Country FCU
- Coweta Strip Center
- , Coweta
Green Country FCU
- sand springs Branch
- , sand springs
Green Country FCU
- Headquarters
- , Sand Springs
Legacy Bank & Trust Company
- Tulsa Branch
- , Tulsa
Legacy Bank & Trust Company
- Tulsa Branch 2
- , Tulsa
Local Bank
- Headquarters
- , HULBERT
Local Bank
- Grove Branch
- , Grove
Local Bank
- Tahlequah Branch 2
- , Tahlequah
Local Bank
- Tahlequah Branch
- , Tahlequah
Local Bank
- Sallisaw Branch
- , Sallisaw
MetaFund Corporation
- Headquarters
- , Edmond
Muskogee Federal Credit Union
- Muskogee Branch
- , Muskogee
Muskogee Federal Credit Union
- Tahlequah Branch
- , Tahlequah
Muskogee Federal Credit Union
- Headquarters
- , Muskogee
Mvskoke Loan Fund
- Headquarters
- , Okmulgee
Oklahoma Assistive Technology Foundation
- Headquarters
- , Stillwater
Security State Bank of Oklahoma
- Headquarters
- , Wewoka
Security State Bank of Oklahoma
- Holdenville Branch
- , Holdenville
Security State Bank of Oklahoma
- Maud Branch
- , Maud
Security State Bank of Oklahoma
- Seminole Branch
- , Seminole
Southeast Oklahoma Community Development Corporation
- , Hugo
The Cherokee Nation d/b/a Cherokee Nation Economic Development Trust Authority
- Headquarters
- , Tahlequah
Tulsa Economic Development Corporation
- Headquarters
- , Tulsa