Small Businesses & Entrepreneurs

4/14/22 9:06:53 AM — Photos of Tulsa Authority of Economic Opportunity projects. Photo by Shane Bevel

An Economy Built for Everyone

Whether it’s a new restaurant or an IT firm, there has never been a better time than now to start a business in Tulsa. Access to capital and mentorships in Tulsa continue to grow, and resources like the Tulsa Small Business Connection provide entrepreneurial education, management training, growth assistance and strategy.

Inc. Magazine ranked Tulsa 19th in rate of entrepreneurship, noting Tulsa’s nonprofit coworking space at 36 Degrees North and venture capital investment firm i2E. Tulsa also ranked in WalletHub’s Best Cities for Hispanic Small Businesses in 2019. PartnerTulsa is here to help new business owners facilitate their ventures – whether by increasing access to capital, providing connections to public contracting opportunities, or partnering to increase mentorship and support programs.

Impact Story

Community Partner Profile: How TEDC Empowers Entrepreneurs

Each month we highlight community members and the projects they lead. Interested in keeping up with our work? Sign up for our newsletter for monthly updates and breaking news. Recently honored as the 2023 Anna C. Roth Legacy Honoree at the Pinnacle…

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The Stories That Inspire Us

September 12, 2023

Meet the Team: Michelle Barnett, SVP of Economic and Workforce Development for PartnerTulsa

The transition from a career in civil engineering to economic development may seem like a detour to some but for our Senior Vice President of Economic and Workforce Development, Michelle Barnett– the destination is clear:…
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September 11, 2023

Downtown Tulsa to Host Park(ing) Day Event Sept. 15; Businesses to Offer Pop-Up Parks, Public Spaces in Place of Parking Spots

Downtown Tulsa to Host Park(ing) Day Event Sept. 15; Businesses to Offer Pop-Up Parks, Public Spaces in Place of Parking Spots  (Tulsa, OK) – On Friday, September 15, on-street parking spaces in Downtown Tulsa will…
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September 9, 2023

Community Partner Profile: How Tulsa Innovation Labs is Launching Tulsa’s Advanced Air Mobility Industry

Each month we highlight community members and the projects they lead. Interested in keeping up with our work? Sign up for our newsletter for monthly updates and breaking news. With the goal of generating more…
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Contact Us

Michelle Barnett
Svp, Economic & Workforce Development michelle@partnertulsa.org (918) 606-4728