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The Choctaw Development Fund awarded Bull-One Manufacturing with a $5,000 forgivable loan. Bull-One Manufacturing is owned and operated by Cassidy and Britt West. The Boswell agriculture manufacturing company has been in operation since 2012 and primarily builds cattle feeders for trucks, tractors, UTVs and trailers. Money from the Choctaw Development more»

Annual Excellence Award honors the economic development organizations for exemplary performance in the profession.

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The Choctaw Development Fund awarded Touch of Teal Massage with a $5,000 forgivable loan. Touch of Teal Massage is owned and operated by Samantha Teal, who has over 13 years of experience as an occupational therapist and over three years of experience as a massage therapist. Touch of Teal Massage offers lymphatic massage and cupping therapy, among other more»

The Choctaw Development Fund awarded Recharge Sports Recovery with a $5,000 forgivable loan. Recharge Sports Recovery is owned and operated by Katelen and Matthew Chronister and Chelsey Barnes. The group opened the sports recovery business in Poteau in 2024, and they offer compression therapy, cold tub therapy, cupping, electrical stimulation, and many more»

The Choctaw Development Fund awarded Beauty and the Bag with a $5,000 forgivable loan. Beauty and the Bag is owned and operated by Martie Southard in Pocola. The storefront boutique offers trendy, high quality handbags and accessories, including wallets, keychains, and seasonal accessories. Money from the Choctaw Development Fund was used to purchase a more»

The Choctaw Development Fund awarded It’s So Fluffy Cotton Candy with a $5,000 forgivable loan. It’s So Fluffy Cotton Candy is owned and operated by Taylor Westerfield. Westerfield opened the business in 2022 and serves Poteau and the surrounding area at farmers markets, craft shows, private parties and community events. Money from the Choctaw more»

The Choctaw Development Fund awarded Soggy Bottom Designs a $5,000 forgivable loan. Soggy Bottom Designs is owned and operated by Travis and Jessica McDaniel in Atoka. The business specializes in custom embroidery services for businesses, schools, sports teams and individuals within a 100-mile radius. Money from the Choctaw Development Fund will help more»

Small-town community events continue to prove their value, not just in building civic pride, but in delivering real economic benefit.

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