Welcome to the REI Oklahoma team, Candace! Candace is our new Business Resources Coordinator who will assist our VP of Business Resources oversee existing programs of the Business Resource Center, as well as help implement new initiatives. Over the last ten years she has gained experience in banking and small business assistance as well as financial forecasting. Candace is passionate about helping business owners succeed. “Working at REI Oklahoma will give me the ability to be a part of truly changing lives of business owners that I may not have been able to serve in other places during my career,” Candace says, “I’m excited to be a part of the Business Resources team and be a part of impacting the future of small business in Oklahoma.” Please help us give Candace a warm welcome! #teammember #welcome #newhire
REI Oklahoma
Non-profit Organization Management
Durant, Oklahoma 1,173 followers
Expanding Oklahoma's Prosperity Since 1982
About us
Expanding Oklahoma’s prosperity by removing barriers to capital to help develop or expand businesses, train aspiring entrepreneurs and help working families buy a home. Since 1982, REI Oklahoma has focused on cultivating an environment conducive to economic growth and job creation. With offices throughout Oklahoma, REI Oklahoma collaborates closely with lenders, community partners and donors across the state to help businesses thrive and entrepreneurs navigate our business resources and lending programs. We work diligently to help businesses and entrepreneurs by zeroing in on relationship-building and person-to-person outreach, leveraging our many programs and initiatives across Oklahoma. These programs include Business Lending (1982), Down Payment Assistance Program (1998), Commercial Space and Facilities (1985), Minority Business Center (2009), New Market Tax Credit (2002) Program and the Women’s Business Center (2001). REI Oklahoma understands the importance of adapting to a specific community’s needs, respecting community culture and addressing the barriers many of our neighbors’ face. With 40-year+ history of implementing federal contracts and grants from various agencies and organizations, we have a high level of expertise in case management, tracking of data and keeping clients engaged in a meaningful and impactful way. With the various entry points to services at REI Oklahoma, regardless of where a client enters, they have access to all services offered. If additional resources are needed, we have connections we can provide warm referrals to – to help individuals access other resources to assist them in reaching their goals. If you want to launch or grow your business, REI Oklahoma can help. If you’d like to partner with us or invest in building Oklahoma’s economy for all – let’s schedule a time to visit about our mission and see how we can work together to better serve entrepreneurial community. REI Oklahoma is an equal-opportunity employer.
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http://www.reiok.org
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- Industry
- Non-profit Organization Management
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Durant, Oklahoma
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1982
- Specialties
- business development, business lending, training workshops, down payment assistance, commercial facilities, business counseling, Homebuyer Programs, New Markets Tax Credits, women's business services, minority business services, rural development, urban development, small business development, and business planning
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2912 Enterprise Dr
Durant, Oklahoma 74701, US
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318 NW 13th St
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73103, US
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3902 E. 51st Street, Suites 208-210
Tulsa, OK 74135, US
Employees at REI Oklahoma
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If you see Casey Baxter, be sure to tell him happy work anniversary! Thank you for helping REI Oklahoma reach more Oklahomans on their business and home-ownership journeys! We appreciate you! #workanniversary #workmilestone #humancapital #team #celebrate
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It's time to celebrate you, Leslie Browand! Thank you for all that you do to help Oklahoma business owners regardless of where they are on their business journey! Bravo on your work-iversary! #workanniversary #workmilestone #humancapital #team #celebrate
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‼️Attention Hughes, Love and Murray county businesses and residents‼️ SBA Business Recovery Center Opens Tomorrow (5/3) in Sulphur. Businesses of any size and private nonprofit organizations in Hughes, Love, and Murray counties are encouraged to visit the SBA Business Recovery Center or get more info online at https://lnkd.in/gCiKXvT . Businesses and nonprofits may borrow up to $2 million to repair or replace damaged or destroyed real estate, machinery and equipment, inventory, and other business assets. These loans cover losses that are not fully covered by insurance or other recoveries. For small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture, and most private, nonprofit organizations of any size, SBA offers Economic Injury Disaster Loans to help meet working capital needs caused by the disaster. Economic Injury Disaster Loan assistance is available regardless of whether the business suffered any property damage. The center will provide a one-stop location for businesses to access a variety of specialized help. SBA customer service representatives will be available to meet individually with each business owner. No appointment is necessary. All services are provided free of charge. #sbadisasterresponse #HughesCounty #LoveCounty #MurrayCounty #Oklahoma #OklahomaBusiness #OklahomaNonprofit
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Happy work anniversary, Erica Williams! Celebrating you on your work-iversary! Thanks for all you do to help Oklahoma businesses with their lending needs! #workanniversary #workmilestone #humancapital #team #celebrate
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Did you hear? Yep, it’s true – nominations are now OPEN for the three top awards given at Dream BIG Oklahoma. ⭐ Dr. Fern Green-Bowling Diamond Award—Recognizes a woman in business who is an example to others. ⭐ Dream Big Award—Recognizes an individual, business or organization who is making a big difference. ⭐ Vision Award—Recognizes an organization, business or other entity that has turned their dreams and visions into reality. Check out the criteria for the following awards and nominate someone today: https://bit.ly/4aGnJ08 Need some inspiration? Check out last year’s Dream BIG Oklahoma winners: https://bit.ly/3Uq69YA Show your support and nominate those who are doing big things to build, invest in and grow Oklahoma’s economy! Hope to see you on October 1! #nominations #dreambig #dreambigoklahoma #elevate #nominatenow #awards #visionary #visionaward #bettertogether
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Guess what? It is Sherry Harlin's work anniversary! Hip-Hip-Hooray, Hip-Hip-Hooray, Hip-Hip-Hooray! Thank you for all you've done and continue to do to help build opportunities for Oklahoma business owners and those with the goal of home ownership. (FYI - Sherry is our longest tenured team member!) #workanniversary #workmilestone #humancapital #team #celebrate
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We'd like to give a special shoutout to our 2024 Dream BIG Oklahoma sponsors! 💡 LUMINARY SPONSORS Choctaw Nation Small Business Development InvesTrust 💥 SPARK SPONSORS CohnReznick LLP Kimray, Inc It's not too late to sponsor our event where we celebrate visionaries who contribute to and uplift Oklahoma’s economy! If you're interested in sponsoring learn more here: https://bit.ly/4aEjwuc Who do you think is doing BIG things in Oklahoma? We want to know! Check out the criteria for the following awards by going to our nominations page. ⭐ Dr. Fern Green-Bowling Diamond Award ⭐ Dream Big Award ⭐ Vision Award Nominate someone today: https://bit.ly/4aEjwuc Want to get inspired? Then learn more about our winners from last year: https://bit.ly/3Uq69YA Let's shine the spotlight on Oklahomans working hard to make their communities better!
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REI Oklahoma is proud to be part of this event each year! Looking forward to the awards dinner on April 30! Thank you and congratulations to our friends at i2E, Inc.
Now in its 20th year, the Entrepreneur’s Cup, presented by @LovesTravelStops, a statewide collegiate business plan competition, has played a pivotal role in nurturing the next generation of entrepreneurs in Oklahoma. Throughout the competition, teams progress through rigorous rounds of written plan reviews and live pitches, to advance to the finals for a shot at top honors and prize money. This year, 50+ college teams statewide tackled real-world issues with innovative solutions. Finalists recently competed in the Pitch Competition, presenting to a panel of industry experts, investors, and community leaders. Join us on April 30 to mark 20 years of building the next generation of entrepreneurs in Oklahoma and to unveil this year’s winners. Open to all. https://ow.ly/VH5o50Rhts6 Finalists: University of Oklahoma, Oral Roberts University, UCO College of Business, Oklahoma State University, The University of Tulsa, Northeastern Oklahoma A&M, East Central University Thank you to our sponsors: Love's Travel Stops, BancFirst, The Chickasaw Nation, Oklahoma Business Roundtable, Greater Oklahoma City Chamber, i2E, Inc., Plains Ventures, E.L. and Thelma Gaylord Foundation, Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education, The University of Tulsa, Echo Capital Group, Oklahoma State University, Moore Family, Ada Jobs Foundation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Cortado Ventures, EPSCoR, Lobeck Taylor Family Foundation, MidAmerica Industrial Park, OMRF Technology Ventures, Atento Capital, REI Oklahoma
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REI Oklahoma is excited to announce that nominations are now open for the top three awards given at Dream BIG Oklahoma! 🎉 Nominations for these three awards are open to the public, so tell us who you think deserves one of these awards! REI Oklahoma works with amazing individuals, partners, change makers, businesses and other organizations from across the state, but that doesn't mean we know about all the great work being done. We need to hear from you! Nominate your favorite Oklahoman or Oklahoma business or organization today: https://bit.ly/4aGnJ08 Nominations close May 30. #Oklahoma #nominationsopen #dreambig #dreambigok #vision #visionary #nominate
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