Oklahoma Stories and Data

Located at 18th and Boston in downtown Tulsa, Tails & Ales is a welcoming modern place to enjoy time with your dog. With a beautiful space to let dogs play and socialize while owners do the same with a beer or coffee in hand, owner Mark Gorman has a thriving startup. His idea for serving pet owners and helping people make friends is a dream come true through the financial and business support of community-minded TEDC Creative Capital.

From being on blood pressure medications from a young age to transforming her health and showing off her chocolate creations backstage at the Grammys, Dr. Tabatha Carr, ND, has seen exciting success as founder/owner of Good Girl Chocolate. After overcoming numerous challenges and catching the attention of some impressive retailers, her delicious, guilt-free, Oklahoma City-based gourmet chocolate business was able to increase production with help from TEDC Creative Capital.

With a passion for creating beautiful artwork, championing Tulsa’s Art Deco history, and bringing the magic of playful discovery to children (and adults) of all ages, William Franklin, owner and resident artist of Decopolis on Route 66, appreciates the value of marrying what he loves with running a profitable business. He’s pursuing the expansion of his vision—an engaging, spacious store, museum, and immersive experience—by buying land of his own to house it, with the assistance of nontraditional funding and education through TEDC Creative Capital.