[MainstreetTowns] FW: Expanding Oklahoma's Prosperity

Thu Feb 1 08:49:13 CST 2018

Below is from REI.  I want to point out their February calendar at the bottom of the e-mail.  All are worth quality assurance points if you attend.

From: REI Oklahoma [mailto:kowens=reiok.org at mail149.bms6.bmsend.com] On Behalf Of REI Oklahoma
Sent: Wednesday, January 31, 2018 4:23 PM
To: Jeremy Zeller <Jeremy.Zeller at okcommerce.gov>
Subject: Expanding Oklahoma's Prosperity

Here's a brief look at how we made Oklahoma stronger last year.

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We Expand Oklahoma's Prosperity by providing capital to help start and develop businesses, train aspiring entrepreneurs, and help working families buy a home.

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2017 brought many opportunities for
REI Oklahoma to make the economy stronger.  Here's a brief look at our impact last year.

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$365 Million!

That is the total impact of REI Oklahoma in 2017.

More than 1,400 jobs were created and sustained.
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A Word From Our President & CEO

I'm excited to start another year of making things happen, right alongside you. I want to share with you a few highlights from our progress last year.  As you take a look at these impact numbers, keep in mind that we'll be sharing our full 2017 impact report with you in the near future.  Until then, I hope your year is off to a great start - let me know how we can help you!

-Scott Dewald

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Projects Funded of $16 Million

With its mix of the New Markets Tax Credit program, SBA and direct loans, REI Business Lending<http://reiok.bmetrack.com/c/l?u=78BCA47&e=C4E086&c=DC8B7&t=0&l=&email=YW85%2FL3PtDJFbTdDC%2FoEztwtMS1qj0M%2FLoq%2FFjFAZsA%3D&seq=1> set great plans in motion through the origination of 40 loans, spearheading development projects all over our state. 4 NMTC projects were completed in the areas of healthcare, assembly production and revitalization.

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2,066 Trained

We helped entrepreneurs make their cash registers ring, advertising dollars stretch farther and dreams come true. 12 ladies completed the Woman-Owned Small Business Certificate with our guidance. REI Women's Business Center<http://reiok.bmetrack.com/c/l?u=78BCA48&e=C4E086&c=DC8B7&t=0&l=&email=YW85%2FL3PtDJFbTdDC%2FoEztwtMS1qj0M%2FLoq%2FFjFAZsA%3D&seq=1> is funded through a collaborative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.

660 Dreams Came True

By partnering with the state's leading mortgage lenders, REI Down Payment Assistance<http://reiok.bmetrack.com/c/l?u=78BCA49&e=C4E086&c=DC8B7&t=0&l=&email=YW85%2FL3PtDJFbTdDC%2FoEztwtMS1qj0M%2FLoq%2FFjFAZsA%3D&seq=1> helped 660 homebuyers with down payment and closing cost assistance. The average purchase price of these homes was $128,320.

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Space for 101 Visionaries

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25 Contracts Secured

Native American and minority-owned businesses were propelled forward with REI Native American Business Centers' <http://reiok.bmetrack.com/c/l?u=78BCA4B&e=C4E086&c=DC8B7&t=0&l=&email=YW85%2FL3PtDJFbTdDC%2FoEztwtMS1qj0M%2FLoq%2FFjFAZsA%3D&seq=1> innovative thinking and idea sharing, enhancing the state's economic framework. 496 jobs were affected, putting people to work.

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COMING UP

February Events
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Here's our training events that we invite you to be a part of in the upcoming month.
(click on events for details & to register)

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01 - OKC - Women's Business Breakfast<http://reiok.bmetrack.com/c/l?u=78BCA4C&e=C4E086&c=DC8B7&t=0&l=&email=YW85%2FL3PtDJFbTdDC%2FoEztwtMS1qj0M%2FLoq%2FFjFAZsA%3D&seq=1>

07 - Tulsa - Comprehensive QuickBooks<http://reiok.bmetrack.com/c/l?u=78BCA4D&e=C4E086&c=DC8B7&t=0&l=&email=YW85%2FL3PtDJFbTdDC%2FoEztwtMS1qj0M%2FLoq%2FFjFAZsA%3D&seq=1>

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