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The Choctaw Nation Development Fund awarded The Rebellious Hanger with a $5,000 forgivable loan. The Rebellious Hanger is a children’s clothing and accessory boutique owned and operated by Mandy Warren and Samantha Melton in Poteau. They offer clothing from newborn to youth size eight, as well as accessories like diaper bags, pacifier holders and more»

The Choctaw Development Fund awarded Crazy Crafty Family a $5,000 forgivable loan. Crazy Crafty Family is a home-based crafting business owned by Tyrel Goodrich in Bokoshe. Goodrich makes unique, handcrafted items including glitter globe tumblers, candles, was melts, memorial pieces and more. Money from the Choctaw Development Fund was used to purchase more»

The Choctaw Nation Development Fund awarded Pretty Paws Mobile Pet Spa a $5,000 forgivable loan. Pretty Paws Mobile Pet Spa is owned and operated by Shelby Featherson and based out of Spiro. The spa offers stress-free, cage-free grooming for dogs of all breeds and sizes and convenience for busy owners. Money from the Choctaw Development Fund was used to more»

The Choctaw Nation Development Fund awarded BeadsbyBearsLariat with a $5,000 forgivable loan. BeadsbyBearsLariat is owned and operated by Leona Rivers in Broken Bow. Rivers has been a passionate beadworker for years, deciding after retirement to turn her hobby into a business. She offers tribal beadwork, including jewelry, hair accessories, key chains, more»

The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma has partnered with the City of Poteau on a $600,000+ project to improve the Poteau Area Recreation Complex (PARC). A $200,000 donation from the Choctaw Nation is helping transform the facility into a hub for local, regional and cultural activities, including youth sports and traditional Choctaw stickball. Enrollment at PARC more»

The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma has partnered with the City of Broken Bow to enhance the Broken Bow Youth Complex with a $600,000 improvement project. Choctaw Nation’s contribution of $240,320 will help install artificial turf on the baseball fields, ensuring the facility is ready to host the 2D World Series baseball tournaments beginning in 2025. more»

The Choctaw Development Fund awarded Blown Away Balloons & More with a $5,000 forgivable loan. Blown Away Balloons & More, which opened in 2024 in Idabel, is owned and operated by Miranda Johnson. The business offers arches, garlands, walls, wreaths and custom t-shirts. Money from the Choctaw Development Fund was used to purchase a storage more»

The Choctaw Nation Development Fund awarded Emotion Works with a $5,000 forgivable loan. Emotion Works is a counseling business owned and operated by Joly Kettles, a licensed professional counselor with 12 years of experience, in Stigler. Kettles opened Emotion Works in 2024 and offers individual and family counseling services, as well as statewide more»