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The Choctaw Development Fund awarded the Town of Keota $43,636 to assist with the Keota Park Renovation Project. Since 2017, Keota has been working with Education, Service & Action (ESA), a nonprofit organization, to help create a park and recreation area for the community. With the help of land donations and other generous contributions from the more»

The Choctaw Nation Development Fund awarded Turner’s Produce and Bee Farm a $5,000 forgivable loan. Owned by Melvin L. Turner, Turner’s Produce and Bee Farm is located in a prime agricultural area in Speer, Oklahoma. The business aims to provide fresh, nutritious food options to the local community. The funds from The Choctaw Development Fund more»

The Choctaw Nation Development Fund awarded Russell’s Mobile Detailing a $5,000 forgivable loan. Russell’s Mobile Detailing, founded by Russell Huffer, operates near the Oklahoma-Texas border in Bennington, Okla. The company provides specialized services to truck drivers, trucking companies, and other commercial entities. The funds provided by more»

The Choctaw Nation Development Fund awarded JC’s Precision Auto Repair and Welding a $5,000 forgivable loan. JC's Precision Auto Repair and Welding is a home-based business located in Spiro, Oklahoma. It is owned and operated by John and Cynthia Harrison. The company specializes in general auto maintenance, tire services, engine repairs, welding more»

The Choctaw Nation Development Fund awarded Fonzi Rellie a $5,000 forgivable loan. Fonzi Rellie, a trusted barbershop owned by Alonzo Tushka, is located in Genisis salon on the west side of Idabel, Okla. The shop specializes in professional grooming services for men. The funds provided by the Choctaw Development fund will be used to purchase high-quality more»

The Choctaw Nation Development Fund awarded Best Chance Insurance a $5,000 forgivable loan. Best Chance Insurance, located in Wilburton, is a home-based business owned and operated by Chasity Chance. Chance founded the business in August 2024 after recognizing the need for clients to have better access to informed assistance in choosing health and life more»

The Choctaw Nation Development Fund awarded Heartbeat Transmission LLC a $5,000 forgivable loan. Heartbeat Transmission LLC, established in McAlester, Okla, in 2017 by James and Rachel Dawson, provides a range of services including interior and exterior detailing, ceramic coatings, paint protection, and headlight restoration. The funds provided by The more»

The Choctaw Development Fund awarded Hill Top Storage a $5,000 forgivable loan. Hill Top Storage is a self-storage facility owned and operated by Jordan Garnica in Durant. Garnica opened the business in 2023, reviving part of her family’s former business, Hilltop Pawn, which included a storage facility, pawn shop, and rental facility. Money from the more»