More Than a Coffee Shop: Liquid Lounge Creates Opportunity One Cup at a Time
Every morning, customers will walk through the doors of Liquid Lounge expecting a great cup of coffee. Guy and Yvette Troupe hope they leave with something even more valuable. For the husband-and-wife team behind the new boutique coffee shop at GEM, Greenwood Entrepreneurship at Moton, coffee has always been the starting point, not the destination.…
Home, Family, and Pizza: The Story Behind Copaneazi’s Pizza South
There’s something comforting about walking into a place where someone already knows your name.
Serving Oklahoma Entrepreneurs: Ray Fitzgerald Named Director of Loan Programs
For Ray Fitzgerald, stepping into his new role as Director of Loan Programs at TEDC Creative Capital isn’t just a career milestone; it’s a continuation of a lifelong connection to Tulsa and a deep commitment to the people who call it home.
Creating a GEM: Greenwood Entrepreneurship at Moton
Table of Contents: A Vision Rooted in Community Investing in the Vision Making It Possible: Land, Logistics, and Persistence Protecting the Vision Reimagining a Historic Landmark Building Through Uncertainty A Space Reborn for the Next Generation From Legacy to Future Long before it became the center of a new vision, the Moton Hospital was deeply…
Meet Ray Fitzgerald: Empowering Oklahoma Businesses Through Strategic Lending
In the dynamic world of small business financing, access to flexible, affordable capital can make all the difference between stagnation and growth-especially in today’s challenging economic climate. At the forefront of innovative lending solutions in Oklahoma is Ray Fitzgerald, Director of Loan Programs at TEDC Creative Capital. Based in Tulsa, Ray specializes in the…
Palmer secures long-term home with property purchase through joint CDFI investment
OKLAHOMA CITY- For the past 22 years, Palmer Addiction Recovery Services has leased the same facility to operate its residential treatment program for women with children. On December 16, the organization took an important step forward by purchasing the facility from the State of Oklahoma, securing long-term ownership of the property that has served as…
From Finance to Flavor: C’est Bon Kitchen & Libations Brings Creole and Cajun Cuisine to North Tulsa
“C’est bon” is Cajun French word for “it’s good.” At C’est Bon Kitchen & Libations, Tulsa’s newest Creole and Cajun eatery, foodies can most definitely enjoy those delicious NOLA flavors that’ll have you saying “it’s good” all day long. The tasty meals and down-home vibes are all thanks to the vision of owner and operations manager David Franklin, who shares his love for food with help from TEDC Creative Capital.
Baking Up Success: Specialty Bakery Expands Production with Flexible Refinancing from TEDC
Lan Robinson, owner and founder of Specialty Bakery of Tulsa, has experienced three decades of success baking and supplying high-end rolls, buns, and breads to large food companies, grocery chains, and restaurants around the country.
Historic Moton Hospital Transformation Brings New Opportunities to Greenwood
A landmark piece of Tulsa’s history is getting a second life, and it’s poised to become a catalyst for economic growth in the Greenwood District. The old Moton Hospital, which has stood vacant for years, is currently under construction to become Greenwood Entrepreneurship at Moton—a hub designed to foster business opportunities and community development. Breathing…
Fresh Cuts, Fresh Starts: Toms Men’s Haircuts Grows with TEDC Support
Justin Moore, the visionary behind Toms Men’s Haircuts, is thriving now. Like many entrepreneurs, he has experienced ups and downs, shifted plans, and gone through hard times—including saying goodbye to a prior business he had worked hard to create, and hello to a successful new business. It’s been a journey, but one he’s glad he took, with financing from TEDC Creative Capital.