NEOKCR News

Pictured: Founder LaBrika Chaffer in her new space! When LaBrika Chaffer talks about her vision for A Good Time Daiquiri Lounge, she doesn't start with daiquiris. She talks about history. She talks about connection . She talks about creating a space where people can leave feeling better than they did when they arrived. Soon, that vision will come to life in the former Eastside Pizza House building on Northeast 21st Street, a location familiar to many Northeast Oklahoma City r

The Northeast Oklahoma City Renaissance Small Business Accelerator is back with another incredible group of entrepreneurs. NSBA Cohort 8 officially began programming this month, bringing together ten founders who are building businesses that serve communities, create opportunities, and contribute to Oklahoma City's growing entrepreneurial ecosystem. Over the next several weeks, participants will engage in intensive business development programming focused on strategy, operati

On January 15th, NEOKCR graduated our 7th NSBA Cohort. Celebrating NSBA Cohort 7: A Night of Founders, Vision, and Community This past October, seven entrepreneurs joined the NEOKCR Small Business Accelerator (NSBA) with a shared goal of strengthening and growing their businesses. Over the course of several weeks, they worked through strategy, operations, and financial planning while building connections with fellow founders and mentors. The program concluded with one of our

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