TEDC Creative Capital

10/16/2026

10/14/2026

Skyway Range started as a small indoor shooting range in Tulsa and quickly grew into a full-service training and event space. When they needed flexible capital to expand their facility and add new programs,

TEDC Creative Capital provided financing that matched their growth stage rather than forcing a rigid repayment schedule. The owners used the funding to increase capacity, hire additional instructors, and create more community events.

Today the range serves hundreds of members and hosts regular safety courses, corporate team-building, and youth programs.

The relationship with TEDC continues because the financing structure let them scale without sacrificing the quality and community focus that built their reputation.

https://www.tedcnet.com/skyway-range-grows-with-flexible-funding-from-tedc/

10/07/2026

Guy and Yvette Troupe opened Liquid Lounge in January 2020 with a vision that went far beyond coffee. They wanted a neighborhood gathering place where entrepreneurs could connect, young people could build real career skills, and wellness could feel approachable. Just two months later the pandemic forced them to close.

TEDC Creative Capital stepped in with a CDBG Cares Loan that helped them keep their team together during the shutdown. The relationship didn’t end there.

Executive Director Rose Washington encouraged them to think bigger—turning one boutique shop into something that could eventually be franchised.

Their new location at GEM (Greenwood Entrepreneurship at Moton) now includes a drive-through and continues the original mission: every cup served is also an opportunity to mentor the next generation of owners.

https://www.tedcnet.com/more-than-a-coffee-shop-liquid-lounge-creates-opportunity-one-cup-at-a-time/

10/06/2026

“So many people said it would never happen.”

When A.J. Johnson opened the first Oasis Fresh Market in North Tulsa in 2021, he heard plenty of reasons why it wouldn’t work.

He kept going.

Now Oasis has opened a new location in downtown Tulsa at 119 E. 6th St., on the ground floor of the ARCO apartment building.

The new store continues Oasis’ mission of making fresh, healthy food more accessible, with fresh foods, lunch specials, salads, sushi, hot meals, and more.

TEDC is proud to have provided seed funding to help support this project and an entrepreneur who kept working toward his vision despite the doubts.

Congratulations to A.J. and the Oasis Fresh Market team!

Stories like this remind us why investing in local entrepreneurs matters. Their success can create opportunities that reach far beyond one business.

10/05/2026

The Power of Real Estate Investing is back!

Real estate investing is about more than just buying a property.

Do you know how to evaluate an opportunity, understand the numbers, and make informed investment decisions?

This 6-week, hands-on TEDC workshop breaks down the complexities of real estate investing into practical, easy-to-understand concepts. Whether you're just getting started or looking to grow your portfolio, you'll gain real-world knowledge you can put to work right away.

Throughout the workshop, participants will learn:
✅ How to analyze investment opportunities
✅ How to understand the numbers behind a deal
✅ Resources to help you get started
✅ Strategies for building and growing a real estate portfolio

But this workshop is about more than investing.

Tulsa continues to face a need for affordable housing, and informed investors can play an important role in creating positive community impact. This program helps participants understand how responsible real estate development can benefit both investors and neighborhoods.

📅 Starts Tuesday, October 20
⏰ 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
📚 Meets every Tuesday for 6 weeks
📍 Tulsa

🔑 Hands-on. Practical. Designed to simplify real estate investing.

Registration is now open, but space is limited. Reserve your spot today!
https://airtable.com/appQzEUFuLBzJblYC/shrHSTmkW1riR1u7l

09/29/2026

Imagine 25% more customers walked through your door next month. Great news… or instant chaos? 😅

More customers can mean more sales,but also more inventory, more help, more time, and a lot more moving pieces.

Growth is a good thing. The key is making sure your business is ready for it.

So, think about your business:

If 25% more customers showed up tomorrow, what would you need first, more people, more inventory, more space, or more time?

09/28/2026

Have you been thinking about investing in real estate but aren't sure where to start? Join us to learn how to evaluate opportunities, build confidence, and access practical resources to help you grow your portfolio.

Join our 6-week Real Estate Investing Workshop and learn how to identify opportunities, evaluate potential deals, and access practical resources to help you start or grow your portfolio.

Starts October 20
Meets every Tuesday for 6 weeks
🕠 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM

⏳ Applications close October 8, and space is limited.

👉 Apply here:https://airtable.com/appQzEUFuLBzJblYC/shrHSTmkW1riR1u7l

09/24/2026

New business owners, here’s something nobody wants to learn the hard way.

Not every dollar that comes into your business belongs to your business.

Sales tax you collect from customers? Not yours to spend.

Taxes withheld from your employees? Not yours either.

When bills are due, it can be tempting to think, “I’ll use it now and replace it later.” That decision can create a much bigger problem.

Start with a good habit: separate that money and don’t count it as money available to run the business.

Were you taught this when you started your business, or did you have to learn it along the way?

09/21/2026

Quick question: Do you check your cash flow when things are going well—or only when money gets tight?

A simple cash flow worksheet can help you see what’s coming before it hits your bank account.

Maybe customers are paying more slowly. Expenses are going up. Or your slow season is around the corner.

The earlier you see it, the more options you have.

So, which one are you: checking ahead or checking when there’s a problem?

https://www.tedcnet.com/learning/

09/17/2026

Every business success story has a chapter most people never see.

The long days. The sacrifices. The setbacks. The lessons learned the hard way. And the decision to keep going when things didn’t go as planned.

Success rarely happens overnight. It’s built through persistence, learning, adapting, and making one better decision after another.

Financing and support can help—but behind every successful business is an entrepreneur willing to put in the work.

That’s why we’re proud to share the stories of Oklahoma business owners. Their journeys may be different, but they remind us that progress is rarely a straight line.

Know a local business owner whose journey deserves to be celebrated? Tag them below.