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Adding Green to the Gold Oklahoma’s Forest Legacy
Published Friday, September 26, 2025
Oklahoma’s forests and woodlands deserve their spotlight—perhaps not on Broadway, but certainly in the broader narrative of the state.
more»Oklahoma Competitiveness and Tax Climate Report
Published Friday, September 26, 2025
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»
Cruise into the Cool; Corvette Enthusiasts Heat Up McAlester with Heart and Horsepower
Published Thursday, September 25, 2025
A two-day Corvette celebration featuring 130 cars, awards, raffles, and auctions, raising funds for local charities and boosting the economy.
more»Choctaw Nation awards DK Firewood with $5,000 forgivable loan
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Published Wednesday, August 27, 2025
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»
Choctaw Nation awards Bull-One Manufacturing with $5,000 forgivable loan
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Published Wednesday, August 27, 2025
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»
Choctaw Nation Receives International Economic Development Council Gold Award for Excellence in Economic Development
Published Thursday, August 21, 2025
Annual Excellence Award honors the economic development organizations for exemplary performance in the profession.
more»Choctaw Nation awards Touch of Teal Massage with $5,000 forgivable loan
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Published Wednesday, August 20, 2025
The Choctaw Development Fund awarded Touch of Teal Massage with a $5,000 forgivable loan.
Touch of Teal Massage is owned and operated by Samantha Teal, who has over 13 years of experience as an occupational therapist and over three years of experience as a massage therapist. Touch of Teal Massage offers lymphatic massage and cupping therapy, among other more»
Choctaw Nation awards Beauty and the Bag with $5,000 forgivable loan
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Published Wednesday, August 13, 2025
The Choctaw Development Fund awarded Beauty and the Bag with a $5,000 forgivable loan.
Beauty and the Bag is owned and operated by Martie Southard in Pocola. The storefront boutique offers trendy, high quality handbags and accessories, including wallets, keychains, and seasonal accessories.
Money from the Choctaw Development Fund was used to purchase a more»
