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The Choctaw Development Fund awarded Uplift Aesthetics a $5,000 forgivable loan. Uplift Aesthetics is owned and operated by Kaleigh Herring in Durant. The business offers facial and body waxing, lash and brow enhancements, permanent makeup and mobile event makeup. Money from the Choctaw Development Fund will help purchase equipment, such as an exam chair more»

The Choctaw Nation Development Fund awarded Polish Crete Pro a $5,000 forgivable loan. Polish Crete Pro, owned and operated by Crystal and John Smith, is a concrete flooring company located in McAlester, Oklahoma. In 2021, Crystal and John bought an existing concrete flooring business based in Tulsa and relocated it to their home in Pittsburg County. more»

The Choctaw Nation Development Fund awarded The Parlor McAlester a $5,000 forgivable loan. The Parlor McAlester, established by Sydney Lloyd in 2022, is a professional salon providing beauty services to the McAlester area. Funding from the Choctaw Development Fund was utilized to purchase upgraded equipment and essential items needed for the salon's more»

The Choctaw Nation Development Fund awarded Izabella’s Learning Center a $5,000 forgivable loan. Izabella’s Learning Center, located in McAlester, Oklahoma, is a fully licensed childcare facility dedicated to providing early education and childcare. With support from the Choctaw Development Fund, the center was able to acquire new classroom more»

The Choctaw Development Fund awarded the Town of Keota $43,636 to assist with the Keota Park Renovation Project. Since 2017, Keota has been working with Education, Service & Action (ESA), a nonprofit organization, to help create a park and recreation area for the community. With the help of land donations and other generous contributions from the more»

The Choctaw Nation Development Fund awarded Turner’s Produce and Bee Farm a $5,000 forgivable loan. Owned by Melvin L. Turner, Turner’s Produce and Bee Farm is located in a prime agricultural area in Speer, Oklahoma. The business aims to provide fresh, nutritious food options to the local community. The funds from The Choctaw Development Fund more»

The Choctaw Nation Development Fund awarded Russell’s Mobile Detailing a $5,000 forgivable loan. Russell’s Mobile Detailing, founded by Russell Huffer, operates near the Oklahoma-Texas border in Bennington, Okla. The company provides specialized services to truck drivers, trucking companies, and other commercial entities. The funds provided by more»

The Choctaw Nation Development Fund awarded JC’s Precision Auto Repair and Welding a $5,000 forgivable loan. JC's Precision Auto Repair and Welding is a home-based business located in Spiro, Oklahoma. It is owned and operated by John and Cynthia Harrison. The company specializes in general auto maintenance, tire services, engine repairs, welding more»