10 Tulsa Small Businesses To Be Highlighted at Holiday Marketplace Hosted by SkysTheLimit.org (“Sky’s the Limit”)
November 15, 2022 /3BL Media/ - The Tulsa Holiday Marketplace experience takes place tonight, November 15 at 6pm at Notion Coffee 321 S Frankfort Avenue, Tulsa, OK.
Shoppers will enjoy meeting and socializing with local entrepreneurs and other luminaries, while directing their dollars straight to emerging entrepreneurs and small business founders this holiday season through the nonprofit organization’s 2nd annual local showcase. Founders are also being honored with featured in their own short feature videos, and $5000 in grants will be awarded to several local business owners in recognition of their contributions to the entrepreneurial landscape in 2022.
Participating entrepreneurs include:
- Marquita Owens, Owner of The BluPrint Studio, located in the heart of Black Wall Street. The Bluprint Studio is your starting point to change the path before you. It's a place where anyone can come and get a great workout and improve your overall fitness performance and transform in the process.
- Jo Sesay, Founder of Black Roots, a wellness company dedicated to holistic care. Building on her upbringing, heritage, and education, Jo saw the need to assess the entire person and not just a symptom presented, and offers an herbal apothecary, teas, and consulting services grounded in a core belief system rooted in Black ancestral wisdom.
- Janae Hickman, Founder of JanaeJavan, a company specializing in home textiles and apothecary products using the highest-grade Italian Linens and natural ingredients. All products are handmade and tested only on humans.
“The Tulsa entrepreneur community is one of the most creative and thriving in the nation. This year, we’ve welcomed dozens of new businesses to our online community, and in turn, have seen many of those folks go on to reach national audiences. Sky’s the Limit is honored to continue our support of this amazing group of small business owners with a local showcase that gives yet more people the ability to engage with their work. We’re grateful to our Tulsa funders and partners who make all this work possible,” said Sky’s the Limit CEO, Bo Ghirardelli.
Even more local Tulsa entrepreneurs will also be featured in an online marketplace hosted by Sky’s the Limit. The curated collection of 100+ shops is 100% comprised of creator-led brands traditionally excluded from pathways to business empowerment, and features founders who identify as women, LGBTQI+, BIPOC, disabled and low-income backgrounds.
Business areas in the online marketplace include:
- Products-based businesses including street fashion, vegan beauty, and sustainable homegoods
- Professional services businesses including social media marketing, financial education and HR support
- Nonprofit businesses serving cause areas including youth development, health and wellness, and providing support for people who are unhoused and unsheltered
The Online Marketplace runs from November 15 through December 31, 2022 at www.skysthelimit.org/marketplace.
Those interested can also join an Instagram Live Shopping Event is scheduled for December 8 by connecting with @skysthelimitorg.
For more information, please visit www.skysthelimit.org/marketplace.
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About Skysthelimit.org: Skysthelimit.org is a digital platform that connects young, historically excluded entrepreneurs with one-on-one support from experienced business advisors and mentors, entrepreneurship milestone training and tracking, and community-voted startup grants. Skysthelimit.org is a 501(c)3 nonprofit.
For media inquiries: Contact Sky's the Limit at program@skysthelimit.org
