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The Choctaw Development Fund awarded the Crowned K Bar S Ranch with a $5,000 forgivable loan. The Crowned K Bar S Ranch is a calf-cow operation owned and operated by Sarah and Kyle Conly in Wister. The business focuses on replacement heifer development, bull sales and direct-to-consumer beef sales. Money from the Choctaw Development Fund helped purchase a more»

The Choctaw Development Fun awarded J&M Livestock with a $5,000 forgivable loan. J&M Livestock is a stocker and feeder cattle operation owned and operated by Jenna and Matt Phipps in Antlers. The business focuses on calf-cattle production for local markets. Money from the Choctaw Development Fund helped purchase a cattle shed for housing and more»

Monte Schrader, Choctaw economic developer serving McCurtain County, became one of just four Choctaw Nation associates to earn his Economic Development Finance Professional (EDFP) certification through Grow America. The training provides individuals working in the field of economic development with instruction in business credit analysis, real estate more»

The Choctaw Development Fund awarded the Smallwood Cattle Co. with a $5,000 forgivable loan. The Smallwood Cattle Co. is a cattle operation owned and operated by William and Ashley Smallwood in Soper. The business focuses on feeder calves for regional market sales. Money from the Choctaw Development Fund helped purchased a lean-to barn addition to store more»

The Choctaw Development Fund awarded R5 Acres Co. with a $5,000 forgivable loan. R5 Acres Co. is a small-scale farm owned and operated by Kinsey Acres in Poteau. The farm focuses on poultry production, rabbit breeding and crop cultivation. Money from the Choctaw Development Fund helped purchase additional chicken coops, rabbit hutches, irrigation more»

The Choctaw Development Fund contributed $17,975 in matching funds to the Town of Tamaha to purchase the town’s first storm siren. The Town of Tamaha was awarded $17,975 from a Rural Economic Action Plan (REAP) grant, and the Choctaw Development Fund covered the matching funds to enable the town to purchase a storm siren that will provide early more»

The Choctaw Development Fund donated $148,500 to the Town of Pocola to complete dirt work and install a parking lot at the new Pocola Community Center. The Town of Pocola purchased a building for the community center, which they’ve already renovated and opened to the public. They’re continuing to update the space with remodeled bathrooms and a more»

The Choctaw Development Fund awarded KM Organics Co. with a $5,000 forgivable loan. KM Organics Co. is owned and operated by Justin and Korie Moody in Red Oak. KM Organics Co. offers organic body care and baked goods, including soaps, lip balms, body scrubs and oils. Money from the Choctaw Development Fund was used to help purchase a portable building to more»