A legacy of impact and possibility. Our friend and REI Oklahoma founder, Former Congressman Wes Watkins, left a legacy of impact and possibility on not only our organization, but the entire state of Oklahoma. Wes’s dream for REI Oklahoma began with a simple, yet powerful vision: to create opportunity in Oklahoma where it was needed most. He recognized that many rural Oklahomans lacked access to the resources to grow their businesses or build financial stability. Because of Wes’s vision, generations of Oklahomans have been impacted by REI Oklahoma programs and services. We were deeply saddened today to hear of Wes Watkins' passing. Our friend will be greatly missed. We will continue to carry the torch of creating and enhancing prosperity for all Oklahomans.
REI Oklahoma
非营利组织管理
Durant，Oklahoma 1,449 位关注者
We open doors for entrepreneurs, families and homebuyers.
关于我们
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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https://www.reiok.org
REI Oklahoma的外部链接
- 所属行业
- 非营利组织管理
- 规模
- 11-50 人
- 总部
- Durant，Oklahoma
- 类型
- 非营利机构
- 创立
- 1982
- 领域
- 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和business planning
地点
REI Oklahoma员工
动态
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We sent out an email on Monday announcing REI Oklahoma’s rebrand that dug a little more into the “why” behind it—did you get it? If not, you can sign up for our emailing list here: https://bit.ly/3Izn1FB.
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For over 40 years, REI Oklahoma has helped Oklahomans build legacies that last. When one of us succeeds, we all thrive. As our communities’ needs change, so do we. That’s why we’re unifying our programs and resources under one name, one logo, one mission: REI Oklahoma. Whether you’ve worked with us through Business Lending, Down Payment Assistance or a business center, it’s always been us. Now, it will all be REI Oklahoma. What hasn’t changed? Our commitment to making homeownership accessible and helping Oklahomans start and grow businesses. At REI Oklahoma, we believe strong businesses and stable homes are the foundation of thriving communities and secure families. We’re here to make opportunity more accessible for Oklahomans today, tomorrow and for generations to come. We invite you to explore what’s new, stay connected, and keep working with us to build an Oklahoma worthy of passing down. When you knock, we’ll open the door.
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