New Business Resources
The CEDC is here to help with any stage of planning and starting a business. We can help with developing a business plan, finding a location, and promoting your idea. Check out the programs we offer below!
If you don’t find what you need here or have any questions, give us a call at (405) 224-0787.
Chickasha EDC Small Business Start-up Program
Apply to the Chickasha Economic Development Council (CEDC) to be considered for this program. Applicants may be from any community, but must start a business with a storefront within the city limits of Chickasha, Oklahoma.
This program provides rent or utility payments for three months; planning, training, and marketing assistance; and six months’ membership at the Community level to the Chickasha Chamber of Commerce.
Chickasha Tourism Grant Program
Apply to the Chickasha Economic Development Council (CEDC) to be considered for this program. This program provides financial assistance to new businesses within the city limits of Chickasha that will generate tourism revenue for the city through sales tax.
For the purpose of this grant, tourism is defined as a business that boosts the revenues of a local economy by engaging in commerce that draws visitors from outside the immediate area.
Oklahoma Business Hub
The Oklahoma Department of Commerce has launched the Oklahoma Business Hub, which collects resources including planning, registration, tax forms, and other information specific to starting a new business in the state of Oklahoma.
Start-Up Guides
- How to Start a Business in Oklahoma – OK Dept. of Commerce
- 10 Steps to Start Your Business – Small Business Administration
- How to Start a Small Business – A Veteran’s SMB Guide – Digital
Additional Resources
- Oklahoma Small Business Development Center: Oklahoma SBDC assists small business owners and new entrepreneurs by providing no charge, one-on-one business management advising, business management workshops and business technical assistance.
- US Small Business Administration: SBA provides counseling, capital, and contracting expertise to small business owners both directly and through local partners,
- REI Oklahoma: REI offers a whole host of dedicated programs for starting and expanding business, including business loans, with dedicated resources for women- or minority-owned small businesses.
- Oklahoma Department of Commerce: OK Commerce is a resource for all business owners. It partners with businesses, governments, and organizations across the state to promote an environment in which businesses can thrive.
