Empanadas and More: Delicious Ecuadorian Meals Served Up at Tulsa’s Que Gusto
As owner and chef at Que Gusto, Carla Meneses is bringing the delicious taste of Ecuadorian food to Tulsa. With help from TEDC Creative Capital, she is expanding her kitchen and setting up her business for future growth.
Building for Growth: Funding from TEDC Is Helping Byweld 2nd Generation Reinvent Its Fab Facilities
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.
For Love of Fashion: BY.Everyone Launches in Tulsa with Help from TEDC
As owner and creative director for BY.Everyone, Elyjah Monks develops clothing under his own label and collaborates with local designers. He’s weathered the ups and downs of the fashion industry, Covid’s effect on retail, and a move to a different market—and is now growing his own fashion label with help from TEDC Creative Capital.
Innovative Sports Bra Designs: Bounceless Gets Vital Support Through TEDC Creative Capital
Table of Contents: A Business Born of NecessityFilling a Marketplace VoidThe Ups and Downs of Creating InventoryHelping More Women Work Out in ComfortFinding Education and Funding in the CommunityTaking Bounceless into the Future As owner, founder, and creative designer of Bounceless, Chantelle Lott has not only met a need she personally had—she’s also serving women…
Generations of Deliciousness: How Tuly’s Tacos Launched Its Storefront Location with Help from TEDC Creative Capital
Leveling up your dream isn’t easy—but when it comes to turning a family taco recipe into a successful entrepreneurial venture, Joel and Claudia Ramos have cooked up a brilliant feast for Tulsans.
Encouraging Creative Playtime at Let’s Play BA
Madison King is the founder of Let’s Play BA LLC, an indoor event center and “mini main street” where children can engage in sensory pretend play. The chance to launch her business and enjoy a fulfilling career that leaves her room to be a mom has been a learning curve, one that has been made easier by working with the caring team at TEDC Creative Capital.
Caring Residential Treatment: How House of Eden Is Serving People with Healthcare Needs in Tulsa—Thanks to Help from TEDC
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.
Inspiring Growth in All Ages: ITFA Taekwon-Do Oklahoma Launches Expanded Facility with SBA Funding Through TEDC Creative Capital
Scotland-born Kris Morrison owns and runs ITFA Taekwon-Do Oklahoma in Broken Arrow, where students of all ages can take part in learning the empowering Korean martial art and self-discipline practice of Taekwon-Do. His new, state-of-the-art, spacious facility is now open to serve the community, thanks to an infusion of SBA-backed funding from TEDC Creative Capital.
Wagging Tails, Wetting Whistles at Canine Social Club and Drink Spot Tails & Ales
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.
Sketching Out an Artist’s Dreams: How Decopolis Is Expanding with Support 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.