Neighbor Chats

Neighbor Chats is a six episode video series highlighting diverse topics related to community development. 

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In IgniteTalks fashion, we're sharing QUICK EXPERT TIPS on how to gain assets, engage opportunities and build individual + community wealth!

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Each episode will feature 3 speakers who have 10 minutes to share their story, their why and mostly, their main point! How can YOU as an audience member access, start, own, manage, engage etc. in the various treasures of our great Oklahoma City!

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Streamed live on Zoom and Facebook at 6:00 PM CST. 

July 9: Homeownership: How Assets Build Legacies

Maurianna Adams, Progress OKC

Isaac Darko, SoldByDarko & Chamberlain Realty

Lee Ann Smith, Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency 

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July 23: Home Improvement: How to Increase Value Through Beautification

Mickey Bunal, AR Workshop Edmond

Jennifer Sylvester, Strong Neighborhoods Initiatives (City of OKC)

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August 6: Entrepreneurship: Generate Unique Ideas and Accelerate Wealth

Erika Lucas, Stitch-Crew
Cameron Brewer, ULI & BancFirst
Tommy Yi, StarSpace 46
 

August 20: Business Management: How to Navigate and Sustain Tidal Waves

Alfreda C Benford, BWBOA
Joanne Davis, Black Chamber
Annetta Abbott    
 

September 10: Creative Place-Making: Where Community Happens

Ashley Dickson, Neighborhood Alliance of Central Oklahoma
Shane Hampton, Institute of Quality Communities (University of Oklahoma)
Quintin Hughes, NE OKC Renaissance, Inc.

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September 24: Civic Engagement: Where Change Happens

Bailey Perkins, Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma
Amy Curran, Generation Citizen
JD Baker, Mayor's Office (City of Oklahoma City)

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