Entrepreneurial initiative helps Tulsans turn ideas into business reality

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Entrepreneurial initiative helps Tulsans turn ideas into business reality

Heartland Forward and Builders and Backers have been partnering in Tulsa since 2021, guiding business-minded individuals through the process of turning their ideas into a feasible business proposition.About 200 Tulsans have gone through the idea accelerator program, a 90-day program that takes entrepreneurs through the steps of validating their plans. From mentorship to grant funding, the two entities help put these future business owners on the…