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The Choctaw Development Fund awarded the Town of Keota with $13,389, which helped replace a police cruiser that sustained severe damage in 2025. While the town’s insurance paid out just under $8,000 for the total loss of the vehicle, the amount wasn’t enough to purchase and fully equip a vehicle for police duty. The Choctaw Development more»

Congratulations to Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma Economic Developers John Redman, Jara James, and Stephanie Mervine. Photo by Choctaw Nation Photo by Choctaw Nation Photo by Choctaw Nation Congratulations to Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma Economic Developers John Redman, Jara James, and Stephanie Mervine on their graduation from the University of Oklahoma more»

Choctaw Nation’s dedication to fostering sustainable economic development and empowering communities across the reservation.

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The Choctaw Development Fund awarded Sellables with a $5,000 forgivable loan. Sellables is a home-based craft business owned and operated by Diana Asher in Hartshorne. Asher opened Sellables in 2025 and offers custom and upcycled jewelry, home decor, puzzles, and other handcrafted items, as well as furniture restoration. Money from the Choctaw more»

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»