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Are you a minority contractor? Do you specialize in home renovations? The Urban League of Greater Oklahoma City’s Housing & Financial Literacy team would love to hear from you! They are currently looking to partner…

The Restaurant Revitalization Fund provides assistance for eligible restaurants, bars, and other qualifying businesses impacted by COVID-19. Registration for the SBA application portal is now open.  For the first 21 days of the program, the…

March to the beat of your own drum! 

Business incubators nurture the development of entrepreneurial companies, helping them survive and grow during the startup period, when they are most vulnerable. These programs provide their client companies with business support services and resources tailored…

Oklahoma has some of the lowest tax rates and some of the best tax incentives in the nation. The state offers companies a low cost of doing business, a low cost of living for employees,…

There is more than one program or source for being certified as a Minority-Owned Business (sometimes referred to as a “disadvantaged business”). Deciding which programs to select should relate to current customer markets, as well…

Pitch your idea to investors from across the state and beyond through Oklahoma Investment Link. Once a month, Commerce hosts a video call and invites a company and an investment fund to present their opportunities…

If you’ve ever thought about starting a business, or you’re in the process of getting your business started, the Oklahoma Department of Commerce is here to help.  There are a few essential steps required to…

Self-assessment is the process of performing a critical analysis of one’s own goals, interests, skills, and experience. As an entrepreneur, you have to know your strengths and weaknesses so you can evaluate what areas you…

Let’s be honest, starting a business is a huge undertaking that requires a certain set of skills that some of us seem to have naturally, while others acquire through education and training. It’s important to…