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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 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»

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 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 Heavenly Photography with a $5,000 forgivable loan. Heavenly Photography is owned and operated by Kendall Cogburn in Antlers. The photography business offers individual, family and special occasion photos. Money from the Choctaw Development Fund helped purchase a new camera, allowing Heavenly Photography to offer more»

The Choctaw Development Fund awarded Graceful Glow Beauty on the Go with a $5,000 forgivable loan. Graceful Glow Beauty on the Go is a mobile hair business owned and operated by Nichole Lewis that services Hugo and the surrounding areas. The business offers cuts, colors, washing, styling and a variety of specialized hair treatments. Money from the Choctaw more»