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Five-year tax data shows “stay + meal” economy growing steadily, with restaurants leading gains and lodging revenue rising across key counties.

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The Choctaw Development Fund awarded Cooper’s Furs & 6th Day Creations with a $5,000 forgivable loan. Cooper’s Furs & 6th Day Creations is a taxidermy and tannery business owned and operated by Matthew Cooper in Bokoshe. Cooper opened the business in 2021 and offers tanning, custom and exotic taxidermy. The business will soon expand to more»

The International Economic Development Council (IEDC) is pleased to announce that Kreg Haney, senior manager of Economic Development, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, has been named the recipient of the 2025 Future Leader Award in recognition of his exceptional leadership and dedication to economic development. Kreg Haney, senior manager of Economic more»

The Choctaw Development Fund awarded Small Town Behavioral Health with a $5,000 forgivable loan. Small Town Behavioral Health is owned and operated by Rachel Long and Cristy Roberts in McAlester. The business offers individual, group and family therapy, as well as life coaching and substance abuse recovery support. Small Town Behavioral Health offers both more»

The Choctaw Development Fund awarded Bailey Legacy Co. with a $5,000 forgivable loan. The Bailey Legacy Co. is owned and operated by Brianne Bailey in Wilburton. The business offers homemade goods, including soaps, body butters, sourdough and other baked goods. Money from the Choctaw Development Fund helped purchase solar panels, propane and water tanks, more»

The Choctaw Development Fund awarded G&H Sundries with a $5,000 forgivable loan. G&H Sundries is owned and operated by Serina Holbird and Tiffanie Garcia in Red Oak. The business offers breakfast, specialty drinks and seasonal items, including coffee, biscuits and gravy and snow cones. Money from the Choctaw Development Fund helped purchase an more»

The Choctaw Development Fund awarded Gigi’s Kitchen Table with a $5,000 forgivable loan. Gigi’s Kitchen Table is a food truck and catering business owned and operated by Angela Johnson. The food truck services Atoka and the surrounding area, offering homemade comfort food for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Money from the Choctaw Development Fund more»

The Choctaw Development Fund awarded Eric Holbird Timber with a $5,000 forgivable loan. Eric Holbird Timber is a sole proprietorship offering timber hauling services in Red Oak and the surrounding communities. Money from the Choctaw Development Fund helped purchase a truck to expand the business’s hauling capacity. For inquiries, call Eric Holbird more»