This year has made one thing clear: progress on the Eastside is not accidental. It is the result of intentional investment, deep relationships, and a shared commitment to community-led growth. Today, we’re proud to release the NEOKCR '24-'25 Impact Report , a reflection of what we’ve built together and where we’re headed next. More than a collection of metrics, this report tells the story of Rising in the East: It’s Our RITE  — a movement grounded in people, partnerships, and

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Oklahoma Producer Hosts Free “Planning Stress Free Events” Workshop to Help Creatives and Business Owners Master Event Planning Techniques Oklahoma City, OK — Oklahoma entrepreneur and experiential producer Shacole Hamlett is hosting a free in-person workshop designed to help new planners, creatives, nonprofits, and experienced professionals learn practical techniques that make event planning smoother, faster, and less stressful. The workshop, Planning

In Northeast Oklahoma City, we know that when one of us rises, we all rise together . That belief is at the heart of our work—and why we’re reaching out today. The Eastside carries a legacy of resilience, creativity, and community power. But it’s also a place where systemic barriers have limited opportunity for far too long. Minority-owned businesses are nearly three times more likely  to be denied loans than white-owned businesses. Property values in majority-Black neighborh

Celebrating the next wave of OKC innovators and changemakers shaping the future of business through NSBA Cohort 6. The Northeast Small Business Accelerator (NSBA)  is a cornerstone of Northeast OKC Renaissance’s work — advancing equitable entrepreneurship, empowering local founders, and ensuring that growth in our city includes everyone. Now in its sixth cohort, NSBA continues to nurture and elevate BIPOC-owned businesses that are shaping the future of Oklahoma City’s economy

Not Pictured: Central Oklahoma Heritage Funeral Directors At NEOKCR, we believe that economic freedom is foundational to real progress,...

At NEOKCR, we believe advocacy isn’t just about raising voices—it’s about creating tangible pathways to economic opportunity. One of the...

Pictured in Order: Lindsey Brown-Acquaye, Harold Lee Jr., James Holdge, Corey Winston, Hailee Calicott, Nicole Ellis, Marry Jackson, &...

On January 28, 2025, NEOKCR's Economic Impact Director, Calvin Slocum, participated in a live LinkedIn discussion hosted by the African...

From left to right, pictured is J.D. Baker, Jewel McCorkle, Aurelius Francisco, Kimberly Francisco, Quintin Hughes, and Jahari Johnson....

On January 7, 2025, community members gathered at the Metro Tech Conference Center for the 2025 GO Bond Eastside Community Meeting. This...

OMFA Cohort 5 Blew the Community Away at NEOKCR's ICO on November 14. From left to right, Christopher J Harrison Sr, Teighanne Savage,...

At NEOKCR, we believe that homeownership is more than just owning a house—it’s about planting roots, building wealth, and contributing to...

At NEOKCR, we believe that community transformation starts with the people who live, work, and care deeply about their neighborhoods....

Northeast OKC Renaissance, East End Historic District and the Black Chamber of Commerce hosted a celebration unveiling our new logo and iden

A recent article in The Oklahoman discussed the closing of Eastside Pizza House and spoke with leaders in Oklahoma City and a few members...

From left to right, Dr. Chris Harris, Sharrone Berry-Davis, Maryh Harris, Brittany Carter-Thomas, Mariechia Palmer, Taryn Bradley,...

The 4th annual PlaceKeepers Conference was another success thanks to our valued community partners, developers and residents! This year's...

NEOKCR partners with NEOKC Neighborhood Coalition to unify our neighborhoods and organizations to restore economic activity and the historic

With a shared vision for the prosperous future of Northeast OKC, NEOKCR has partnered with East End Historic District to bring it to...

The Northeast OKC Nonprofit Incubator (“Incubator”) was created by The Butlers Did It in 2023 to increase the capacity of Black-led...