• Tulsa Community College Celebrates Workforce Development Month

    Tulsa Community College Celebrates Workforce Development Month

  • Franchising As A Workforce Pathway:      From Startup to Exit

    Franchising As A Workforce Pathway: From Startup to Exit

  • Join us for a dynamic panel discussion exploring how franchising creates jobs, develops skills, and drives economic growth in our community.

  • WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2026
    6:00 - 8:00 P.M.
    Thomas K. McKeon Center for Creativity
    910 S. Boston Ave., Tulsa, OK

  • Participants will gain a clearer understanding of the franchise lifecycle, identify key skills and support needed to buy, build, or sell a franchise, and recognize franchising as a viable workforce development and economic mobility strategy.

    Panelists include:
    Greg Costley, Business and franchise owner in Tulsa
    Calvin Golden, Franchising, Operations, and Business Consultant
    Erran Persley, Chief Economic Development Officer, City of Tulsa
    Shannon Wilburn, Executive Coach, Entrepreneur, Shine Executive Coaching

    Moderator:
    Dr. David LeCount, Associate Professor of Entrepreneurship at Tulsa Community College, will moderate the discussion.

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