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)- The Choctaw Development Fund awarded Anderson Creek Surveying a $5,000 forgivable loan. Anderson Creek Surveying is owned and operated by James and Sarah Payne in Tuskahoma. The business offers professional land surveying, including boundary surveys, mortgage inspections and subdivision planning and platting for property owners, developers, banks and more»

The Choctaw Development Fund awarded TJ Photography a $5,000 forgivable loan. TJ Photography is owned and operated by BreAnna Jefferson, a photographer serving the McCurtain County area. TJ Photography specializes in photography for weddings, events and sports, as well as offering family and individual sessions. Money from the Choctaw Development Fund more»

The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma (CNO) is leading the way in aviation technology with the grand opening of its Emerging Aviation Technology Center in Daisy, Oklahoma. The new facility held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday, June 17, to mark its official opening.

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After two years of dedicated work, Choctaw Country and the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma have made history as the first Native American tribe to earn the prestigious accreditation, a nationally and globally recognized honor in Tourism Management from Destinations International.

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The Choctaw Development Fund awarded Uplift Aesthetics a $5,000 forgivable loan. Uplift Aesthetics is owned and operated by Kaleigh Herring in Durant. The business offers facial and body waxing, lash and brow enhancements, permanent makeup and mobile event makeup. Money from the Choctaw Development Fund will help purchase equipment, such as an exam chair more»

The Choctaw Nation Development Fund awarded Polish Crete Pro a $5,000 forgivable loan. Polish Crete Pro, owned and operated by Crystal and John Smith, is a concrete flooring company located in McAlester, Oklahoma. In 2021, Crystal and John bought an existing concrete flooring business based in Tulsa and relocated it to their home in Pittsburg County. more»

The Choctaw Nation Development Fund awarded The Parlor McAlester a $5,000 forgivable loan. The Parlor McAlester, established by Sydney Lloyd in 2022, is a professional salon providing beauty services to the McAlester area. Funding from the Choctaw Development Fund was utilized to purchase upgraded equipment and essential items needed for the salon's more»

The Choctaw Nation Development Fund awarded Izabella’s Learning Center a $5,000 forgivable loan. Izabella’s Learning Center, located in McAlester, Oklahoma, is a fully licensed childcare facility dedicated to providing early education and childcare. With support from the Choctaw Development Fund, the center was able to acquire new classroom more»