NEOKCR News

We serve the Ward 7 community in Northeast Oklahoma City.

Rising in the East: Our Impact, Our People, Our Path Forward

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

Dec 23, 20252 min read

Join Us on December 10 for Planning Stress Free Events with Shacole Hamlett

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

Dec 4, 20252 min read

Rising in the East: It's Our RITE

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

Dec 4, 20252 min read

Meet the NSBA Cohort 6 Graduates

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

Oct 28, 20252 min read

Investing in Ownership: NEOKCR’s Revolving Loan Fund Reaches Seven Signings and Counting

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

Jul 31, 20252 min read

CDFIs: Fueling Advocacy and Economic Empowerment on the Eastside

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

Mar 28, 20251 min read

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