Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt unveils plan to boost entrepreneurship
ENTREPRENEUR COMMUNITY ON HOW THIS COULD MAKE DREAMS COME TRUE IN OKLAHOMA. ENTREPRENEURSHIP IS REALLY BOOMING. OKLAHOMA CITY STARTUP SCENE IS GROWING, AND THURSDAY, GOVERNOR KEVIN STITT ROLLED OUT A PLAN HE SAYS WILL HELP ENTREPRENEURS TURN IDEAS INTO INCOME. THE NEW EXECUTIVE ORDER CREATES A CHIEF ENTREPRENEURIAL OFFICER WITHIN THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH AND LAUNCHES A ONE STOP ONLINE PORTAL FOR PERMITS, LICENSES AND COMPLIANCE GUIDANCE, LOWERING THE FILING FEE TO $1. COME ON. THAT REMOVES PSYCHOLOGICAL AND FINANCIAL BARRIERS. THOSE FOSTERING ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN OKLAHOMA SAY THIS EXECUTIVE ORDER WILL HELP STREAMLINE RESOURCES FOR UP AND COMERS. WE ARE A PLACE FOR PEOPLE TO GET UP AND RUNNING WITH THEIR BUSINESSES AND GROW THEM. THE VERGE OKC, A HUB FOR ENTREPRENEURS WHOSE SLOGAN IS WHERE IDEAS TAKE FLIGHT, SAYS THE PORTAL COULD BE A GAME CHANGER. IT’S VERY CONFUSING FOR MOST PEOPLE. EACH COUNTY, EACH CITY, ALL THE WAY TO THE STATE LEVEL HAVE DIFFERENT REQUIREMENTS. SO HAVING A WAY TO STREAMLINE THAT COULD BE A LOT MORE EFFECTIVE FOR BUSINESS OWNERS. A LOT OF OUR BUSINESSES ARE FIRST GENERATION BUSINESS OWNERS, SO THEY JUST DON’T HAVE THOSE THINGS. THAT’S RIGHT. THEY’RE READILY AVAILABLE. AND SO YOU DON’T KNOW WHAT YOU DON’T KNOW. THE OKLAHOMA CITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE SAYS REDUCING BARRIERS FOR SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS WILL KEEP THIS MOMENTUM GOING. ONE STOP SHOP ONLINE PORTAL COULD BE A GAME CHANGER IF IT’S IMPLEMENTED RIGHT. IF IT’S USER FRIENDLY, IF IT’S INCLUSIVE OF SMAL
Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt unveils plan to boost entrepreneurship
Gov. Kevin Stitt has introduced a new initiative to simplify the process of starting a business in Oklahoma, aiming to help entrepreneurs turn their ideas into successful ventures.
Updated: 6:25 PM CST Jan 30, 2026
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Gov. Kevin Stitt has unveiled a new plan to help entrepreneurs in Oklahoma turn their ideas into successful businesses by simplifying the startup process. >> Download the KOCO 5 app | Subscribe to KOCO 5’s YouTube channel | Sign up for KOCO 5’s Morning NewsletterThe initiative includes the creation of a chief entrepreneurial officer within the executive branch and the launch of a one-stop online portal for permits, licenses, and compliance guidance.”In Oklahoma, entrepreneurship is really booming,” said Kristin Garcia, executive director of The Verge OKC.Oklahoma City’s startup scene is growing, and the new executive order is expected to help entrepreneurs turn ideas into income.Carlos Robinson, president and CEO of the Oklahoma City Black Chamber of Commerce, emphasized the importance of lowering the filing fee to $1, stating, “I mean, come on. That removes psychological and financial barriers.”Garcia noted that The Verge OKC, a hub for entrepreneurs, believes the portal could be a game-changer. “We are a place for people to get up and running with their business and grow them,” she said. She explained that the varying requirements across counties, cities, and the state level can be confusing, and streamlining them could be more effective for business owners.Robinson highlighted the challenges faced by first-generation business owners, saying, “A lot of our businesses are first-generation business owners, so they don’t have those things right there readily available. You don’t know what you don’t know.” He added that reducing barriers for small business owners will help maintain the momentum of entrepreneurship in Oklahoma.Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here.Robinson also expressed optimism about the potential impact of the online portal, stating, “That one-stop shop online portal could be a game changer if it’s implemented right, if it’s user-friendly, if it’s inclusive of small, minority-owned businesses.”Top HeadlinesRestricted access being allowed after oil well blowout forces evacuations in BlanchardMap: Census estimates show nearly 40% of homeowners have no mortgage. See whereCatherine O’Hara, actress best known for roles in ‘Beetlejuice’ and ‘Home Alone’ diesTIMELINE: Snow showers possible Friday in Oklahoma as Arctic wave continues‘Incredibly sad story’: Logan County community in shock after woman found dead in trash can
Gov. Kevin Stitt has unveiled a new plan to help entrepreneurs in Oklahoma turn their ideas into successful businesses by simplifying the startup process.
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The initiative includes the creation of a chief entrepreneurial officer within the executive branch and the launch of a one-stop online portal for permits, licenses, and compliance guidance.
“In Oklahoma, entrepreneurship is really booming,” said Kristin Garcia, executive director of The Verge OKC.
Oklahoma City’s startup scene is growing, and the new executive order is expected to help entrepreneurs turn ideas into income.
Carlos Robinson, president and CEO of the Oklahoma City Black Chamber of Commerce, emphasized the importance of lowering the filing fee to $1, stating, “I mean, come on. That removes psychological and financial barriers.”
Garcia noted that The Verge OKC, a hub for entrepreneurs, believes the portal could be a game-changer.
“We are a place for people to get up and running with their business and grow them,” she said.
She explained that the varying requirements across counties, cities, and the state level can be confusing, and streamlining them could be more effective for business owners.
Robinson highlighted the challenges faced by first-generation business owners, saying, “A lot of our businesses are first-generation business owners, so they don’t have those things right there readily available. You don’t know what you don’t know.”
He added that reducing barriers for small business owners will help maintain the momentum of entrepreneurship in Oklahoma.
Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here.
Robinson also expressed optimism about the potential impact of the online portal, stating, “That one-stop shop online portal could be a game changer if it’s implemented right, if it’s user-friendly, if it’s inclusive of small, minority-owned businesses.”
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