Technology firm spanning generations acknowledged among northeast Oklahoma’s standout small enterprises.
Across generations, our achievements have come from solid partnerships, diligent effort, and a dedication to integrity.”— Chris Black, Chairman of R.K. Black.TULSA, OK, UNITED STATES, July 24, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — R.K. Black, Inc. has received the Family-Owned Business of the Year distinction within the Tulsa Regional Chamber’s 2026 Tulsa Small Business Awards. This award highlights a multi-generational operation that has been active for at least 15 years, showing prospects for sustained expansion alongside significant dedication to its workforce and the broader community.
Nominees are put forward by their peers, submit an application detailing their creativity and how they handled difficulties, and are then assessed by an impartial group of external judges. That procedure is what makes this acknowledgment so meaningful for the family behind the company name.
“We are extremely proud to be acknowledged by the Tulsa Regional Chamber as the Small Family-Owned Business of the Year,” stated Chris Black, Chairman of R.K. Black.
“This award is a testament to the commitment of the whole RK Black team… for generations, our achievements have come from solid partnerships, diligent effort, and a dedication to integrity. We are sincerely thankful for this honor and proud to keep expanding while staying true to the family principles that have directed RK Black since the very start.”
Recognition Built on Endurance and Community Ties
The Tulsa Small Business Awards commend the creativity, resilience, and effect of small businesses throughout northeastern Oklahoma. The Chamber has always viewed small enterprises as essential to the area’s economic well-being, and the awards program exists to highlight leaders whose influence reaches beyond their own financial results and into the wider business landscape.
R.K. Black joins a group of 2026 award recipients that includes David Chen of Chick-fil-A (Small Business Person of the Year), Kelsey Philo of Inspyral (Young Entrepreneur of the Year), Mitchell Hentkowski of Metal Panels, Inc. (Manufacturer of the Year), and John Gaberino of Topeka Coffee (Entrepreneurial Success).
September Awards Ceremony
Honorees will be officially celebrated at the Tulsa Small Business Awards on Wednesday, September 3, 2026, from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. at Legacy Hall inside the Arvest Convention Center, 100 Civic Center in downtown Tulsa. The event features networking, cocktails, and dinner; cocktail attire is suggested, and complimentary parking on site is provided for guests.
Advance registration is necessary, and seating is limited. Non-member tickets cost $150, with ticket sales ending August 31. For event inquiries, contact the Chamber at TRCevents@tulsachamber.com.
About R.K. Black, Inc.
R.K. Black is a family-run technology provider that has served companies across Oklahoma, Kansas, and Missouri for more than 70 years. Its services cover managed IT, managed cybersecurity, copiers and printers, production print and wide format devices, managed print, document management, managed VoIP, promotional products, and commercial shredding — a full spectrum of technology provided by local teams instead of remote call centers.
The company operates on a straightforward principle: Help People, Make Money & Have Fun!
Chris Finnerty
R.K. Black, Inc.
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