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The Choctaw Nation Development Fund awarded Wilkinson Treescaping a $5,000 forgivable loan. Wilkinson Treescaping is owned and operated by Stan Wilkinson, who started the business in 2017. Wilkinson offers tree trimming and removal, stump grinding, cabling for structural reinforcement, underbrush removal, pasture reclamation, debris removal, storm damage more»

The Choctaw Nation Development Fund awarded Parson’s Sawmill and Woodworking a $5,000 forgivable loan. Parson’s Sawmill and Woodworking is owned and operated by Justin Parsons, who started the business as a hobby in 2020 in Soper. With an influx of requests and repeat customers in recent years, Parson is expanding his business. He offers more»

The Choctaw Nation Development Fund awarded Barlow Built Performance a $5,000 forgivable loan. Barlow Built Performance is owned and operated by Lora and Paul Barlow, who opened the business in 2021. The automotive shop serves McAlester and the surrounding areas and specializes in tires, exhaust systems and general vehicle repairs. Money from the Choctaw more»

The Choctaw Development Fund awarded McIntyre Mercantile with a $5,000 forgivable loan. McIntyre Mercantile is owned and operated by Veronica McIntyre and her husband, Terry, in Stigler. The business is a two-pronged operation, offering clothing, toiletries, beverages and snacks on the retail side, and battery changes and engine repair on the mechanic shop more»

The Choctaw Development Fund awarded 4B Cabling with a $5,000 forgivable loan. 4B is owned and operated by Jeffery Bryant Jr., who opened the business in 2024. 4B Cabling offers fiber optic installation on power poles and underground. The company is based in Keota but will service all areas where assistance is needed. Funds from the forgivable loan were more»

The Choctaw Development Fund awarded Wahneeta’s House Cleaning with a $5,000 forgivable loan. Wahneeta’s Cleaning Service is owned and operated by Wahneeta Ferguson and services Bokoshe, Poteau, Spiro, Pocola, Cameron and Fort Smith, Arkansas. Ferguson had eight years of experience in the cleaning business before branching out on her own in more»

The Choctaw Development Fund awarded DSW Lawncare with a $5,000 forgivable loan. DSW Lawncare is owned and operated by Donald Wilson in Hugo. DSW Lawncare is a startup business offering mowing and weed eating. Funds from the forgivable loan helped purchase a zero-turn lawn mower, two push mowers and two weed eaters, allowing Wilson to hire employees and more»

The Choctaw Development Fund awarded 40’s Hay Baling with a $5,000 forgivable loan. 40’s Hay Baling is owned and operated by Fordie B. Glenn, who started the business in 2023 and has seen steady growth ever since. Glenn offers brush hogging, spraying, cutting, raking, bailing and delivery to McAlester and the surrounding area. Funds from the more»