
Applications are now open for Tulsa Initiative, Inc.’s flagship program, the Tulsa Leadership & Entrepreneurship Academy (TLEA).
For the past four years, Tulsa Initiative, Inc. has been dedicated to empowering young Black,
Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) male entrepreneurs by providing them with the necessary tools, resources and networks to navigate the complexities of starting and sustaining a business.
The TLEA is a comprehensive 13-week mentoring program designed for young business enthusiasts aged 18-26. Through in-person sessions in Fayetteville, NC, we focus on fostering intellectual growth in financial literacy, professional development, business acumen, identity development, and community building.
Highlights of the program include:
The program is offered at no cost to participants. Use this link to fill out an application to be a part of the next TLEA cohort.
The KRAKEN-SKULLS brand includes a barbershop, a tattoo shop, a T-shirt company, an embroidery company, a website design company, a media marketing and graphic design company and an auto shop. Photos by GFBJ.When Chad Kraken retired from the military
Fred Surgeon, with the support of his wife Anita, owns and operates Surgeon &Associates, Inc, a family of businesses with everything from agritourism, pestcontrol, cleaning services and behavioral health services. Photos provided by Fred Surgeon.
Agents and leadership from Coldwell Banker Advantage and Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage gathered to celebrate one of their own as she was recognized with two national achievements. A new C-Suite leader was also in attendance.