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The Choctaw Development Fund awarded Kaelbi D. Photography with a $5,000 forgivable loan. Kaelbi D. Photography is a traveling photography business owned and operated by Kaelbi Duvall in Wister. She offers family photos, child and newborn photos, senior portraits, wedding photography and more across Oklahoma, Texas and Arkansas. Money from the Choctaw more»

The Choctaw Development Fund awarded CC Outdoors with a $5,000 forgivable loan. CC Outdoors is owned and operated by Clifford Cantrell Jr. in Wilburton. The business specializes in bluetick hunting dog training, while also offering nuisance wildlife trapping and European deer mounts. Money from the Choctaw Development Fund was used to help purchase more»

The Choctaw Development Fund awarded Carshall’s Dustless Blasting with a $5,000 forgivable loan. Carshall’s Dustless Blasting is owned and operated by Keith Carshall in Wilburton. Carshall’s Dustless Blasting is a mobile service specializing in abrasive blasting and painting, including auto restoration and graffiti removal. Money from more»

The Choctaw Development Fund awarded Kevin Jackson Farm with a $5,000 forgivable loan. Kevin Jackson Farm is a cattle operation owned and operated by Kevin and Tammy Jackson in Stigler. The farm was established in 1987 on three acres and has grown to over 150 acres today. Money from the Choctaw Development Fund helped purchase a creep feeder that will more»

The Choctaw Development Fund awarded Pressadelica Shop with a $5,000 forgivable loan. The Pressadelica Shop is owned and operated by Ericka Frady in Poteau. The shop specializes in custom-designed apparel and promotional products, including shirts, personalized hats, branded merchandise for businesses and events and limited-edition graphic apparel. Money more»

The Choctaw Development Fund awarded Roll’s Reels Videography with a $5,000 forgivable loan. Roll’s Reels Videography is owned and operated by Montana Farmer and Sydney Mick in Heavener. Roll’s Reels offers high-quality cinematic videography including video coverage, drone footage and highlight films. The business plans to expand to more»

Jara James Jara James, Choctaw economic developer serving Latimer and Haskell Counties, became one of 1,200 people worldwide to obtain the Certified Economic Developer (CEcD) accreditation through the International Economic Development Council (IEDC). “Becoming a Certified Economic Developer isn’t just a credential, it’s a more»

The Choctaw Development Fund awarded Reggie Nichols Goat Farm with a $5,000 forgivable loan. Reggie Nichols Goat Farm is owned and operated by Nichols in McAlester. Nichols breeds, raises and sells Boer goats for show, breeding and meat production. Money from the Choctaw Development Fund was used to purchase a barn for the goats, giving them improved more»