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Sustainable Tulsa Growing Entrepreneurialism in Tulsa
Sustainable Tulsa is planting economic seeds of potential as a Founding Sponsor of the Collaboratorium a new entrepreneurial accelerator in Tulsa. Partnering with Kanbar Properties in what may be the regions first entrepreneurial resource center with an eye to support "Green" companies, Sustainable Tulsa has taken a leadership role in the development of responsible economic growth.
"The Collaboratorium is a dynamic training ground for entrepreneurs of all type," said Victor Wandres, with Kanbar Properties and Collaboratorium board member. "Sustainable Tulsa’s sponsorship lays the ground for us to become a key player in the high growth green entrepreneur sector."
For its space, the Collaboratorium calculates room for up to 20 companies. With an entrepreneurial filtering process, the center is not solely looking for the most eco-minded companies. The Collaboratorium is open to any Tulsa Unique business that has a viable business model.
Tulsa’s sustainable—or green—businesses should get a big boost from the launch of the Collaboratorium. Planners and partners say the entrepreneurial accelerator will play a role in the City reaching its ambitious environmental goals.
Sean Griffin, Collaboratorium Chair, says "Green businesses could become a dominant economic sector in Tulsa on the order of aerospace or energy. From our perspective, green business is a new potential cluster for the City." He said, "Green entrepreneurs have the real potential to become a very important economic driver for creating innovation driven well-paying jobs."
Taking Applications Now
Whether you have an idea for a business model, have created a new business model or are operating an ongoing entrepreneurial endeavor that could use assistance to grow and maximize opportunities, The Collaboratorium offers an alternative solution. If you need support from experienced entrepreneurs and business leaders, insight into how to take your endeavor to the next level and play a role in molding the future of the Collaboratorium then you have found the right place. Based on the nation’s best incubator and entrepreneurial resources center models, our goal is to accelerate and proactively improve Tulsa's entrepreneurial success rate. Click the application link to apply and become part of Tulsa's entrepreneurial future.
"We are creating an environment that supports entrepreneurs," said Mayor Kathy Taylor. "The Collaboratorium is a place for Tulsa entrepreneurs with a non-traditional niche to gain the flexible support they need to grow successful businesses."
Entrepreneurial Accelerator
The Collaboratorium is a dynamic entrepreneurial community designed to help accelerate your small business growth.
The Collaboratorium, launched in 2009, is the first of its kind in North East Oklahoma. The Business Accelerator currently serves 4 small businesses in diverse industries from social networking and renewable energy to fitness repair. Collaboratorium services include:
| Office Space and Amenities | Technical Assistance and Community |
| Executive Style Offices | Consultations and Coaching with experts tailored to meet the needs of your business |
| Conference Rooms | Monthly tenant meetings that include problem solving, lead generation and new ideas |
| High speed Internet Connection and Wireless Technology | Resource and information sharing with your neighbors |
| Access to Office Equipment (including copier) | Referrals to all Collaboratorium programs including workshops and financing |
| Reception Services | Opportunity to reach new clients through the Collaboratorium Strategic Partner Network |
| Parking (additional fee) | Networking events and gatherings |
| Great Location- 2 blocks from BOK Center | |
| Located on Fifth Street Corridor |
Collaboratorium Criteria:
Qualifications
- Commitment as an entrepreneur to grow a successful business in Tulsa
- Job creation and growth potential of business endeavor
- Ready to commit to Collaboratorium lease for a minimum of one year
- Entrepreneurs willingness to accept outside support including coaching
- Willingness to work in a cooperative environment with other entrepreneurs
- The start of a business plan and/or executive summary including financial projections
- Ineligible Business Types
- Business whose primary job creation is commissioned sales, such as real-estate and insurance
- Professional counselors, accountants, attorneys and financial planners
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