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The Women's Business Center at REI














REI's Women's Business Center (WBC) is the result of a cooperative agreement with the SBA's Office of Women's Business Ownership. The mission of the WBC is to assist Oklahoma's enterprising women wanting to explore the opportunities of starting or expanding a business. WBC services are available from two locations, Durant and Oklahoma City.

WBC clients receive FREE one-on-one business counseling and publicity through REI marketing efforts. The WBC also offers networking opportunities, access to capital, conferences & special events, and a variety of business training workshops. If you are thinking of starting a business or have an existing business, the WBC has a workshop designed with you in mind. Topics include, but are not limited to:

  • Marketing
  • Strategic Planning
  • Website Development
  • How to Read Financial Statements
  • Comprehensive Quickbooks®
  • Social Networking
  • E-commerce
  • Employment Issues
  • Business Tax Basics
  • Entrepreneurship 101

WBC in Durant - 800.658.2823
REI Corporate Headquarters
2912 Enterprise Blvd.
Durant, Oklahoma 74701
Dr. Barbara Rackley, WBC Coordinator
Lori Smith, WBC Assistant


WBC in Oklahoma City - 405.319.8190
Presbyterian Health Foundation Research Park
800 Research Parkway, Suite 305
Oklahoma City, OK 73104
Lori Broyles, WBC Coordinator
Jennifer Edwards, WBC Assistant




The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Cooperative Agreement is partially funded by the SBA. SBA’s funding is not an endorsement of any products, opinions or services. All SBA funded Programs are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis. Reasonable arrangements for persons with disabilities will be made for WBC events, if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact REI, P.O. Box 1335, Durant,OK 74702 or call 1-800-658-2823.
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