Shawnee Area Networking
The Lokal Link cultivates connection and growth by bringing together professionals and leaders to build relationships, strengthen business, and enrich our community.
This Month’s Lokal Spotlight
Singing Grace Ranch
Through therapeutic horse riding, animal interaction programs, and work with at-risk youth, Singing Grace Ranch has become a place where people find peace, confidence, and hope.
Singing Grace Ranch is hosting a special fundraiser called The Market of Many Things on March 28, and the entire community is invited. If you’re looking for a meaningful way to support a local nonprofit doing incredible work, mark your calendar for this event.
Rooted in Community Built for Growth
About The Lokal Link
The Lokal Link is a Shawnee-area networking group for small-town professionals, entrepreneurs, and business owners who want more than surface-level connections.
We believe growth happens through genuine relationships, shared experiences, and access to the right tools, without needing to drive to the metro or buy a $100 ticket just to network. Our events are free, welcoming, and rooted in community. While we do offer a membership that provides additional value, our networking events will always be free.
From mentoring and accountability groups to social gatherings and business development opportunities, The Lokal Link exists to help you grow your business and your support system.
Whether you're running a small business, leading a nonprofit, working independently, or just getting started, we’ve got space for you. This is networking for real people, building real community, right where we live.
Local Professional Development for Entrepreneurs, Business Owners, and Leaders in Shawnee, Oklahoma
We’re excited to launch new opportunities for growth and connection! Dates and details will be added to our events calendar soon. Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss an announcement!
Development Sessions+ Live Q&A
🗓️ 2nd Friday of Each Month
📍Sunny Side Up, Shawnee
👉 A 15-minute business-focused training followed by a 10-minute live Q&A session.
Perfect for personal and professional development you can fit into your schedule.
See the events calendar for more details.
Book Studies & Accountability Groups
📖 From mindset to marketing, join focused groups centered on professional development, goal-setting, and growing alongside other Lokal Link members.
See the resources tab for more details!
The Lokal Ladies is a special branch of The Lokal Link, created for women in the Shawnee area who are growing businesses, leading nonprofits, building careers, and making a local impact.
Through monthly coffee chats, ongoing conversations, and genuine support, The Lokal Ladies offers a space where women can connect, collaborate, and grow, both personally and professionally.
Whether you’re an entrepreneur, freelancer, nonprofit leader, or just starting your journey, you’ll find encouragement, real community, and new opportunities to thrive.
Join us and be part of a group where every connection counts and every woman is welcome. ☕🌸
Have something to share with the community?
Spotlight a Month with The Lokal Link
Each month, The Lokal Link features one local business or organization as our monthly Spotlight. This is a chance to share your story, connect with others, and show up in front of a supportive community.
🌟 As our Spotlight, you’ll receive:
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🎤 A 3–5 minute feature at The Lokal Lunch
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💌 A featured spot in our monthly networking emails
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📱 Two social media highlights throughout your month
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🖥️ A homepage feature on The Lokal Link website
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✍️ A blog article about your business (written by our team using your submitted form — or you can submit your own)
If you’re building something with purpose and want to connect with others doing the same, we’d love to feature you.
East-Central Oklahoma Areas
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