Economic Development Partners and Organizations
The Downtown Coordinating Council (DCC) members
include the Mayor (or designee), District
4 Councilor, Blake Ewing and includes representatives from the
Tulsa Parking Authority, Economic Development Commission,
BOK and Convention Center and the Tulsa Stadium
Trust. The DCC provides support and advices making
recommendations to the city regarding the coordination,
planning and management of improvement efforts in Downtown
Tulsa.
Economic Development Commission (EDC) is a
21-member volunteer city board made up of mayoral appointees from
Tulsa's business community. EDC areas of focus include
downtown and north Tulsa development, entrepreneurship and small
business. The EDC is involved with various projects including
PlaniTulsa and Global Entrepreneurship Week.
Tulsa
Development Authority (TDA) is a 5 member volunteer
city board with an Executive Director, dedicated to the
continual enrichment of Tulsa and the enhancement of quality of
life. TDA has the capacity to purchase and sell land, borrow money,
apply for accept advances, loans, grants, contributions and any
other form of financial assistance from the federal, state or
county government.
The Tulsa
Economic Development Corporation (TEDC) includes 25
members and four Mayor appointees, as well as the TEDC
Executive Director. TEDC's mission is to create jobs, primarily for
low and moderate income people and create business opportunities
for minorities. TEDC currently is focusing on the North Tulsa
Economic Development Initiative, including the Shoppes on
Peoria.
Tulsa Industrial Authority (TIA) is an 8 member
volunteer city authority that serves as a conduit in the issuance
of 501 (c)(3) bonds and industrial development revenue bonds, which
provide tax-exempt financing for qualified projects. TIA supplies
comprehensive analysis of new issues and/or refunding
opportunities, and assists the borrower in finalizing a transaction
strategy and structure.
Oklahoma Department of
Commerce
Tulsa Convention
& Visitors Bureau
Tulsa Metro
Chamber
Indian
Nations Council of Governments (INCOG)
North Tulsa
Economic Development Initiative
A full list of the City of Tulsa's Authorities, Boards and
Commissions is available online.
