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The Choctaw Development Fund awarded Holi*Botani with a $5,000 forgivable loan. Holi*Botani is owned and operated by Wyleah Cubit, who opened the business in 2024. It specializes in homemade, holistic self-care products, such as botanical soaps, skin and hair care products, aromatherapy products, and inspirational apparel. Money from the Choctaw more»

The Choctaw Development Fund awarded Orzol Lawncare with a $5,000 forgivable loan. Orzol Lawncare is owned and operated by Stan Orzol in Panama. Orzol opened his lawncare business in 2024 and offers mowing, trimming, edging, leaf and debris removal, hedge and tree pruning, gutter cleaning, junk removal, snow removal and seasonal lighting installation. more»

The Choctaw Development Fund awarded Trousell’s Taxidermy Art with a $5,000 forgivable loan. Trousell’s Taxidermy Art is owned and operated by Kimberly and Chris Trousell in McAlester. The business opened in 2024 and specializes in custom taxidermy art. Money from the Choctaw Development Fund helped purchase a building that is being renovated more»

The Choctaw Development Fund awarded Windy Ridge Investments with a $5,000 forgivable loan. Windy Ridge Investments is owned and operated by Lori Linton and Douglas Wheat. Linton and Wheat opened the home repair and remodeling business in 2022 and offer general contracting and job site cleaning to Wister and the surrounding area. Money from the Choctaw more»

The Choctaw Development Fund awarded Humma Fichhik Designs with a $5,000 forgivable loan. Humma Fichhik Designs is a clothing business owned and operated by Teri Scroggins in Talihina. Humma Fichhik Designs opened in 2024 and specializes in Native American clothing, upscale wedding dresses and upcycled denim jackets. Money from the Choctaw Development more»

The Choctaw Development Fund awarded Southern Bites with a $5,000 forgivable loan. Southern Bites is a food truck that’s owned and operated by Shania Todd in Soper. Todd recently opened to the public, offering southern staples like chicken fried steak, meatloaf and hamburgers. She also offers a selection of desserts, including cake, pie and more»

The Choctaw Development Fund awarded Legacy Energy Consulting with a $5,000 forgivable loan. Legacy Energy Consulting is owned and operated by Justin and Lori Few in McAlester. The business specializes in contract negotiation and procurement. Legacy Energy Consulting offers negotiating and settling surface damages, securing water, obtaining leases, filing more»

Analysis of 212 RFIs shows strong demand in manufacturing, renewable energy, and automotive, with varied site, building, and transport needs.

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