This initiative is designed to help small businesses in East Tulsa grow their digital presence, attract more customers, and boost sales through fully funded advertising campaigns.

Each selected business will receive:

  • Professional rebranding and ad design

  • Targeted campaigns with direct calls-to-action (website visits, WhatsApp contact, app orders, etc.)

  • 3 months of paid Meta advertising (Facebook & Instagram)

  • Custom creative concepts that tell their unique story

All campaigns are designed not just for visibility—but for action, driving traffic, engagement, and measurable business growth.

ConnectLocal 2025: Boost Your Business.

Be Seen. Be Chosen.

Digital Visibility. Real Results.

Program Overview

ConnectLocal helps businesses in the Tulsa Global District strengthen their online visibility and connect with customers where they already are—on social media.
Through this program, participants receive professional marketing support and paid ad placements on Meta platforms (Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp), funded and managed by the Tulsa Global District.

Award Period: November 2025 – January 2026
Application Deadline: November 9, 2025
Applications will be reviewed by a selection committee, and awardees will be notified within two weeks.

Eligibility

Businesses must meet the following requirements:

  • Be a licensed business in Tulsa, OK.

  • Be in good standing with the Oklahoma Department of Revenue and the IRS.

  • Be willing to share sales performance data resulting from the campaign on a monthly basis.

  • Agree to participate in evaluation surveys after the program.

  • Operate or serve within the Tulsa Global District area.

Priority Will Be Given To:

  • Businesses with an active Facebook and Instagram page already in operation (for campaign implementation).

  • Small businesses with fewer than 5 employees.

  • Businesses physically located within the Tulsa Global District boundaries.

Ineligible Businesses

The following types of businesses are not eligible for this program:

  • Businesses not physically located in or serving the Tulsa Global District.

  • Marketing agencies, digital media consultants, graphic design firms, influencers, or businesses primarily offering digital marketing or content creation services.

    • (These are excluded to ensure that the program’s resources go directly to small business owners who do not already have access to professional marketing expertise.)

  • Businesses engaged in political, lobbying, or speculative activities.

  • Financial institutions or lenders.

  • Any business operating in violation of federal, state, or local law.

Selection Criteria

Applications will be evaluated on:

  1. Location: Preference to businesses located in or serving the Tulsa Global District.

  2. Digital Need: Evaluation of current digital presence and potential for growth.

  3. Program Fit: Alignment with ConnectLocal’s objectives and readiness to participate.

  4. Community Impact: Demonstrated benefit to the local community and economy.

Program Benefits

Selected businesses will receive:

  • Ad Design & Development tailored to their brand and goals.

  • Ad Management: Campaign scheduling and budget management by the Tulsa Global District team.

  • Lead Generation Strategy: To drive customer inquiries, orders, and visits.

  • Performance Support: Bi-weekly check-ins to measure impact and optimize results.

This is a fully managed and funded opportunity—businesses will not receive direct cash, but instead, a complete marketing campaign run on their behalf.

Participation Requirements

Awardees must:

  • Provide photos, logos, and business assets in a timely manner.

  • Create and share business-related content at least twice a week.

  • Maintain regular communication with their Tulsa Global District representative.

  • Follow up with leads and customers generated through the campaign.

  • Comply with Meta’s advertising guidelines.

  • Participate in follow-up meetings and reporting as requested.

Failure to participate or provide required materials may result in removal from the program.

Timeline

  • Applications Open: October, 2025

  • Deadline to Apply: November 9, 2025

  • Award Announcements: Within 2 weeks of application close

  • Campaign Period: November 2025 – January 2026

How to Apply

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Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until all available awards are granted.

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