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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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Oklahoma’s forests and woodlands deserve their spotlight—perhaps not on Broadway, but certainly in the broader narrative of the state.

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State Competitiveness Rankings Each year, national organizations publish state competitiveness reports evaluating overall business climates. In 2025, Oklahoma received mixed results: CNBC ranked Oklahoma 37th. Site Selection Magazine ranked Oklahoma 21st. Forbes Magazine ranked Oklahoma 24th. Better-ranking states often highlight these outcomes as more»

A two-day Corvette celebration featuring 130 cars, awards, raffles, and auctions, raising funds for local charities and boosting the economy.

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The Choctaw Development Fund awarded DK Firewood a $5,000 forgivable loan. DK Firewood is owned and operated by Kenneth Ashalintubbi in Eagletown. DK Firewood provides firewood in a variety of cuts and tree species local to the surrounding areas, including Broken Bow and Hochatown. Money from the Choctaw Development Fund was used to purchase a conveyor, more»

The Choctaw Development Fund awarded Bull-One Manufacturing with a $5,000 forgivable loan. Bull-One Manufacturing is owned and operated by Cassidy and Britt West. The Boswell agriculture manufacturing company has been in operation since 2012 and primarily builds cattle feeders for trucks, tractors, UTVs and trailers. Money from the Choctaw Development more»

Annual Excellence Award honors the economic development organizations for exemplary performance in the profession.

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