Conduit Initiative:
Bringing 21st Century Tech Entrepreneurship to Rural Southern Oklahoma
Our mission is clear: through the Build to Scale grant, we aim to foster the development of scalable technology startup companies as a strategic economic advancement initiative. These startups not only generate quality employment opportunities within our community but also create products and services with export potential, contributing to the economic prosperity of our area.
Recognizing the unique challenges posed by our relatively small population in Ada and Pontotoc County, we realized the importance of broadening our scope. With that in mind, we expanded our service area to encompass the entire Southern Oklahoma Development Association region. This area includes Pontotoc, Johnston, Murray, Carter, Garvin, Marshall, Atoka, Coal, Bryan, and Love counties. By casting a wider net, we are actively seeking and nurturing the next generation of tech entrepreneurs who will drive innovation and growth in our region.
At the Conduit Initiative, we are committed to building a stronger, more vibrant Southern Oklahoma, where innovation, entrepreneurship, and economic development go hand in hand. Join us in shaping the future of our community and beyond.
Sunnie Dawn Baker
Digital Content Manager
UPCOMING EVENTS
Helping Entrepreneurs One Workshop at a Time: Lauri Rowe and QuickBooks for Small Businesses
By: Sunnie Dawn Baker Entrepreneurs tend to be filled with passion and big ideas. They have found a solution to a problem they see in the world, and they barrel ahead, excited for their new venture. However, in their enthusiasm to start a business, entrepreneurs...
Hunter Cook: Technology, Entrepreneurship, and the Written Word
By: Sunnie Dawn Baker Hunter Cook started writing when he was seven years old. At first, he wanted to write comic books, but then he realized he couldn’t draw. He started writing his first novel at 14, but scrapped it after a year because, as Cook says, “It was bad.”...
Empowering Native Artists: FAME App Brings Innovation to First American E-Commerce
By: Sunnie Dawn Baker Entrepreneurs are problem solvers. They are constantly striving for solutions to issues they see in the world or in their own lives. In the case of Richard and Jennifer Chance, this entrepreneurial spirit has led them to multiple ventures,...