Why We're Here
Our Mission
Lawton Venture Lift connects entrepreneurs, innovators, and business supporters across Comanche County through monthly gatherings that inspire collaboration, accelerate learning, and strengthen the local economy. We create space for founders to share stories, gain practical skills, and build the relationships that turn ideas into thriving businesses.
Our Vision
We envision Lawton and Comanche County as a recognized lift for entrepreneurial energy in Southwest Oklahoma—a place where ambitious founders choose to stay, build, and grow because they're surrounded by a supportive community that celebrates risk-taking, values local innovation, and actively helps each other succeed.
What We Believe
Connection Over Competition
We believe rising tides lift all boats. Success stories inspire more success stories.
Practical Action
We focus on actionable insights, real feedback, and skills you can use tomorrow—not theory.
Local First
Lawton's unique assets, challenges, and opportunities deserve homegrown solutions and community-rooted businesses.
Accessible to All
No membership fees, no gatekeeping. If you're building something or want to help others build, you belong here.
Consistency & Trust
Monthly rhythm builds relationships. Showing up matters.
You'll Meet People Like You
Early-Stage Founders
Testing business ideas or in their first 2 years of operation. Military-connected, local professionals, recent grads. Service businesses, retail, food & beverage, tech.
Aspiring Entrepreneurs
Have an idea but haven't launched yet. Employed full-time, considering side hustle or full leap. Researching feasibility and looking for a reality check.
Service Providers
Accountants, attorneys, marketing consultants, web developers, real estate agents who support business owners and want to give back.
Growth-Stage Founders
Running established businesses (3+ years), seeking strategic partnerships, peer accountability, and advanced topics like scaling and hiring.
Investors & Civic Leaders
Community-minded individuals with capital or influence. Angel investors, chamber leaders, economic development staff who want to strengthen the local economy.
Who Runs This
Lawton Venture Lift is organized by a team of local founders and community members who believe Lawton's entrepreneurial potential is bigger than most people realize. We volunteer our time because we've seen what happens when good people don't have to build businesses alone.
Our organizing team is made up of local founders, business professionals, and community supporters. Want to help? Reach out.
Interested in Volunteering? Contact Us