
Welcome to LoCoA Tips and Trends, the official blog of LOCOA.org where our partners share their knowledge, strategies, and best practices to help businesses thrive while giving back to their communities.
Our network is made up of businesses committed to extravagant generosity and community impact, and this blog is designed to showcase their expertise. From marketing insights and operational tips to innovative approaches to philanthropy, LoCoA Tips and Trends provides actionable advice for partners who want to grow their business while strengthening the communities they serve.
On February 21, 2025, LoCoA (Local Community Alliance) officially launched its first business collaboration with a community park clean up at Tom Poore Park in Midwest City, Oklahoma. This event marks the beginning of a new model for community impact across the Oklahoma City metro — bringing local businesses together to take measurable action.
The Local Community Alliance (LoCoA) officially launched with its first documented community action, marking the beginning of a new local effort focused on transparency, accountability, and measurable community impact.
The holidays are supposed to be joyful, but for many Oklahoma homeowners, they’re loud, busy, expensive, and stressful. A few quick checks and strong community support can make the season easier.
Local business community involvement often starts with good intentions—but without structure, even genuine efforts can feel ineffective. Most businesses want to support their community. When involvement fades, it’s rarely because they stopped caring. It’s because the system failed.
Community impact in Oklahoma is becoming more than goodwill — it’s becoming a strategic way for businesses to build trust, deepen relationships, and strengthen long-term growth. As local companies shift toward intentional involvement, they’re creating real value for their communities while building stronger brands.
Most homeowners in Oklahoma have dealt with at least one frustrating experience with a service company — someone who didn’t show up, changed the price halfway through, or treated your home like an afterthought. It’s draining. It wastes time. And it doesn’t represent the values most Oklahomans live by.