Tulsa Economic Development

Jessie Lark 

on Google

2 months ago

I don’t believe they are truly there to help entrepreneurs. This is my second submission. Two years ago, I withdrew the application because they wanted me to split the commercial parcel. I said no-but recently I thought to try it again and I would split the parcel only to be told this time that it was an ineligible use of funds. It’s to build a four plex on commercial property that I own. I guess if there’s no debt tied to it they won’t help. I thought they (TEDC) were available to help all entrepreneurs within the community... read more

Teriko Carr 

on Google

5 months ago

I completed the program and still did not receive a loan I wonder what they really do with the money since it's supposed to be for people like me 

Trevor 

on Google

2 years ago

My wife and I started a business here in Tulsa and TEDC helped us through the whole process. We participated in the EDEN class which helped us with our business plan. We received funding as well. It would have been a lot more difficult to get started if we didn’t have TEDC 

Anonymous 

on Google

2 years ago

My wife and I started a business here in Tulsa and TEDC helped us through the whole process. We participated in the EDEN class which helped us with our business plan. We received funding as well. It would have been a lot more difficult to get started if we didn’t have TEDC 

Antony Hornberger 

on Google

3 years ago

After 4 months of attempting a 25k micro SBA loan with a 740 credit score and 60k collateral in my house and 9k income. I was asked to redo my entire business plan (4mo later) to show how I'm helping Americans more even though I'm supplying labor and low cost commodities to restaurants/suppliers. All after driving in to multiple meetings as a disabled veteran to get told in an email one thing and then I'd show up and they need something else change. Was stuck with the B-team that didn't speak fluent English to relay what the... read more