# REI Oklahoma

Investor, nonprofit · [Tulsa and Oklahoma ecosystem](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/tulsa)

Also called: REI, REI OK, REI Women's Business Center, reiok

A statewide [nonprofit](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/nonprofit) that offers flexible financing and business development help to Oklahomans with limited access to resources. It also runs a Women's Business Center.

**For example:** A [founder](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/founder) outside the big cities who needs a [small business loan](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/small-business-loan) and a coach contacts REI Oklahoma.

## Funding

- REI Development Corp., a subsidiary of REI Oklahoma, received an $80 million New Markets Tax Credit allocation in the 2024 award round. [Source: cdfifund.gov](https://www.cdfifund.gov/awards/state-awards/awardee-profile/24NMA006948)
- Announced that its subsidiary REI Development Corp. secured a $55 million New Markets Tax Credit allocation in October 2022. [Source: reiok.org](https://www.reiok.org/rei-oklahoma-receives-55-million-in-new-markets-tax-credits/)

Figures are as published by the linked source.

## Applying



Application status unknown

Hopeful entrepreneurs and existing Oklahoma business owners can contact REI about financing and business resources.

[Official application page](https://www.reiok.org)

Checked 2026-11-15.
Official site: <https://www.reiok.org>

## Connects to (7)

- [Small business loan](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/small-business-loan): Money a business borrows and must repay with interest.
- [CDFI](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/cdfi): Short for community development financial institution.
- [Non-dilutive funding](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/non-dilutive-funding): Money a company receives without giving up any ownership.
- [Mentor](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/mentor): An experienced person who gives a founder guidance.
- [Entrepreneur's Cup](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/entrepreneurs-cup): A statewide business plan competition for Oklahoma college students, run by i2E.
- [Oklahoma Commercialization Network](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/oklahoma-commercialization-network): A statewide partnership that acts as a front door for Oklahoma entrepreneurs, pointing them to the organizations that can help.
- [The Verge OKC](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/the-verge-okc): A nonprofit hub for entrepreneurs in Oklahoma City.

## Follow

- [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/reioklahoma)
- [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/rei_oklahoma)
- [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/REIOklahoma)
- [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@REIofOK)

## Sources

- <https://www.reiok.org/about/>
- <https://www.cdfifund.gov/awards/state-awards/awardee-profile/24NMA006948>
- <https://www.reiok.org/rei-oklahoma-receives-55-million-in-new-markets-tax-credits/>
- <https://www.reiok.org>

> This glossary is plain-language orientation, not legal or financial advice. Before you decide on a company structure, a contract, taxes or a fundraising deal, talk with a lawyer or an accountant.

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