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Ongoing racial and geographic disparities and generational poverty continue to limit access for people of color to business credit, investment capital and mentorship, the Oklahoma City mayor wrote in a recent opinion piece.
While the last two years have had tremendous challenges, we’ve also seen positive transformation and accomplishments in 2021 that will have a lasting impact on Oklahoma City jobs, economic development and quality of life.
MetaFund, a nonprofit Community Development Financial Institution based in Oklahoma City, has announced that Maurianna Adams has joined its team in the newly created position of chief community investment officer, working to expand the group's efforts to equitably invest in creative solutions for under-resourced communities.
The retail sector is bouncing back from the pandemic with new businesses opening and increased sales forecast. Roy Williams, president and CEO of the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber, noted two programs launched last year that helped small retailers stay in business. The chamber, in partnership with the city’s commercial districts, kicked off the Stand Tall Shop Small for OKC campaign in June. The chamber also joined the Alliance for Economic Development of Oklahoma City as partners with the city to implement the Small Business Continuity Program, which offered business owners and nonprofits w...
O’Connor: Small businesses continue to benefit from OKC program Cathy O’Connor Over the past month, I’ve shared several stories about local businesses and nonprofits helped with funding and technical assistance from the Small Business Continuity Program. When asked about what impact these support programs made on their business, many tell us it was their lifeline. That’s the case with Blue Seven, the clothing and gift boutique on May Avenue. They used their SBCP grant to maintain their payroll and health insurance for employees and pay their rent and utilities during the lowest points...