Northeast OKC Renaissance Small Business Accelerator

10/26/2026

From concept to ready-to-scale, all local entrepreneurs are welcome at the next NSBA Business Boost workshop, "Government 101: Research and Basic Capability Statement."

Learn how to find government contracting opportunities, identify potential customers, build a basic strategy, and create a capability statement that introduces your business to government agencies and prime contractors.

📅 October 27 | 6–8 p.m.
📍 1700 Springlake Dr., Oklahoma City
🎟️ Free

Let’s build what’s next, together.
Register by October 27 at 5 p.m.: https://okapex.ecenterdirect.com/events/6712

10/22/2026

Support Local Business Owners!

Your donation empowers local BIPOC entrepreneurs through our OKC Minority Founder Accelerator. You help provide access to business training, resources, and networks that lead to long-term success.

💼 Be the driving force behind their success.

👉🏾 Give Now: neokcr.org/donate

10/22/2026

Every Dollar Counts!

Even small donations have a big impact on the work we do in Northeast OKC. From supporting our PlaceKeepers Cohort to funding small business growth, your contribution drives real change.
💪🏾 Let’s grow together!
👉🏾 Learn more about the big things your gift can fuel! Give Now: neokcr.org/donate

10/22/2026

It's OKC Minority Enterprise Development Week 2024!

Progress OKC, a Community Development Corp. is excited to announce the 2024 theme for its OKC MED Week initiative "Rise Above: Conquering Challenges, Building Legacies!"

This week will feature free workshops, panel discussions and networking opportunities empowering Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC), women, and other minority entrepreneurs in the Oklahoma City area.

For more information about these upcoming events, visit: https://www.okcmed.biz/events

10/06/2026

Good relationships can open doors for your business, but building a network that actually works for you takes intention.

Join Greg T. Jones, Small Business Advisor, for our next NEOKCR Business Boost: Leveraging People, Networks & Tools for Business Growth.

We’ll talk about building purposeful relationships, expanding your professional network, using practical tools, and turning the connections you make into real opportunities for your business.

📅 October 15
⏰ 6–7:30 PM
📍 Metro Tech Wellness Center | 1600 Springlake Dr.

Bring your questions, bring your business cards, and come ready to connect.

Register to join us: https://ow.ly/vxmp50ZUE6U

10/05/2026

It's not too late! OKC Minority Enterprise Development Week is officially kicked off!

Today, NEOKC Renaissance is excited to be in the room with Beyond-a-budget (aka "The Financial Doctor"). The "Beyond the Business: The Money Lab" is beginning with a business check-in to assess where we are and where we're going. Starting the business is the first part. But what's next?

Join us at 405-WORKS Coworking (2520 W. I-44 Service Road, between Penn and May Avenues) now!

Before OKC MED Week 2026 kicks off… let’s get everything in order. ✨

✅ RSVP to events
✅ Update your biz cards
✅ Draft your elevator pitch
✅ Set networking goals

Together, we’re building powerful connections that last 💜.

📅 October 5–9, 2026
🔗 For full details and to RSVP, visit www.okcmed.biz

09/28/2026

Need capital to grow your business? Let’s talk about it.

Our Capital Access Manager, Rayesha Bradley, is leading the next NEOKCR Business Boost: Access to Capital $$$.

She’ll be talking through how to find financing that fits your business and how to position yourself for capital opportunities.

📅 October 1
⏰ 6–7:30 PM
📍 NEOKCR | 1520A NE 23rd St.

If accessing capital has been on your mind, pull up with your questions and come ready to learn.

👉 Register to join us: https://ow.ly/Kqv550ZSnKF

09/25/2026

🏡 **READY TO LEARN MORE ABOUT BUYING A HOME?**

Neighborhood Housing Services Oklahoma (NHSOKLA) is hosting a FREE Homebuyer Education Workshop** on **Saturday, September 26**.

Whether you’re just starting to think about homeownership or you’re already working toward buying, this workshop covers the pieces of the process you’ll want to understand, including:

• Credit & budgeting
• Applying for a mortgage
• Shopping for a home
• Home inspections
• The mortgage and closing process
• Homeowners insurance
• Fair housing
• Title & escrow

📅 Saturday, September 26
⏰ 9 AM–4 PM
📍 Keller Williams | 5629 N. Classen Blvd., OKC

# # # How to register:

NHSOKLA uses an online client account to register for its workshops.

1️⃣ Go to the NHSOKLA Homebuyer Education page:
https://www.nhsokla.org/homebuyer-education/

2️⃣ Select “Create Your Free Account.”**

3️⃣ Create your client account.**

4️⃣ Once your account is created, look for the September 26 in-person Homebuyer Education Workshop and register for that specific session.**

**You can also go directly to the registration portal here:
https://ow.ly/csWk50ZRsjn

The workshop is FREE, but you’ll need to complete the registration process ahead of time.

Questions about registration? NHSOKLA can be reached at **405-231-4663**.

If homeownership is part of your plan, this is a good opportunity to get informed, ask questions, and better understand what comes next. 🏠

09/18/2026

OCTOBER IS A BIG MONTH FOR EASTSIDE ENTREPRENEURS!

We’re bringing three practical conversations to our people this October with our Business Boost series.

If you’re working on growing your business, building your network, accessing capital, or pursuing new contracting opportunities, put these dates on your calendar:

💰 OCTOBER 1 — ACCESS TO CAPITAL $$$
with Rayesha Bradley, NEOKCR Capital Access Manager
📍 NEOKCR | 1740 A NE 23rd St.
⏰ 6–7:30 PM

🤝 OCTOBER 15 — LEVERAGING PEOPLE, NETWORKS & TOOLS FOR BUSINESS GROWTH
with Greg T. Jones, Small Business Advisor
📍 Metro Tech Wellness Center | 1600 Springlake Dr.
⏰ 6–7:30 PM

🚧 OCTOBER 22 — DBE CERTIFICATION: PATHWAYS, REQUIREMENTS & BUSINESS BENEFITS
with Kellye Johnson, Oklahoma Department of Commerce
📍 Garden Oaks Community Center | 3401 NE 16th St.
⏰ 6–7:30 PM

Three conversations. Three different areas of business development. One goal: give entrepreneurs information they can use.

Save the dates and make plans to join us.

Visit these links to register for each event:
Access to Capital: https://ow.ly/hVMZ50ZPeAK
Leveraging People: https://ow.ly/YtMB50ZPeAI
DBE Certification: https://ow.ly/nhtB50ZPeAM

08/21/2026

NSBA Cohort 8 was a remarkable group of women who showed up ready to learn, grow, build, and support one another along the way. Their journeys reflect the creativity, determination, and entrepreneurial talent that continues to shape our community.

We’re excited to celebrate their accomplishments and the businesses they’re building. 💛

Read our latest blog post to meet the women of NSBA Cohort 8 and learn more about their entrepreneurial journeys.

🔗 Read more at NEOKCR.ORG/NEWS

And while you’re there, tap in, support their businesses, and help us celebrate these founders!