“I stayed steadfast and committed to my goal and I’m thankful for that.”
When you get to know Kim, founder of Knowledge Works Environmental, it quickly becomes clear that there’s no stopping her once she gets an idea or interest in something. […]
“Thank you for being a resource to the community.”
Raia Brooks has always been passionate about giving back to her community and her favorite way to do so is with food made with love. What began as a […]
“REI Oklahoma has extensive and very helpful resources.”
As far back as Vinita can remember, she has always loved numbers. She excelled in her mathematics and physics classes growing up. When it came time for her to […]
“There is nothing cookie cutter about REI Oklahoma”
In 2014, Brandy Dodd was a project manager looking to expand her horizons and start her own company. Always a curious person, she wanted to know what she could accomplish […]
“Thank you for making a tangible difference in our lives.”
Mazey had been a hair stylist for 12 years and found herself wanting to provide a cleaner, less toxic alternatives in haircare to her clients and the community. She wanted […]
“It would have been hard for me to buy a home.”
Aileen was a longtime renter and found herself believing it was time to make a move and invest in a home for her family. As a mother of three, she […]
“Knowing that there are communities and groups that care about small businesses is amazing.”
In 2016, Kimberly worked as a design and paint consultant at a local home improvement store and wasn’t getting much professional or creative fulfillment from her job. Wanting to make […]
“These people are amazing, they just want to help you.”
Fresh out of high school, Ke’Arah wasn’t sure what her path was. She had worked in retail and knew she enjoyed working with others, but not necessarily for others, and […]
“I now feel I can go farther with my business…”
Special moments with those we love can sometimes spark inspiration for a business idea. Just ask Laryssa, owner of Buddy’s Breakfast Cookies who created a business based on her dad’s […]
“I am able to run my business on my terms.”
After 15 years of a successful career in IT, Melena decided it was time for a change. Melena has always been drawn to the healthcare world. She wanted to […]