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The Choctaw Development Fund awarded Terry L. Capehart with a $5,000 forgivable loan. Terry L. Capehart, who is an experienced welder with 30 years of experience, is the sole owner of a welding business in Stigler. He started the business as a side hustle, but word of his quality work quickly spread, steadily increasing the demand for his work. Money from more»

The Choctaw Development Fund awarded Smoke Signal BBQ with a $5,000 forgivable loan. Smoke Signal BBQ is owned and operated by Sabrina Harris in Keota. The business started as a mobile food tent in 2021 and is expanding to become a food trailer. Smoke Signal BBQ offers smoked pork, chicken and sausage, as well as a variety of sides. Money from the Choctaw more»

The Choctaw Development Fund awarded S.L.A.B. BAR-B-QUE with a $5,000 forgivable loan. S.L.A.B. BAR-B-QUE is owned and operated by Stephanie and Ray Valadez and serves Coalgate and the surrounding area. The mobile food service offers hickory smoked meats, including brisket, pulled pork, ribs, sausage and hot links, as well as sides. Money from the Choctaw more»

The Choctaw Development Fund awarded Dirty Dawg Mini Storage with a $5,000 forgivable loan. Dirty Dawg Mini Storage is owned and operated by Matthew and Nicole Murdaugh in Savanna. The Murdaughs purchased an existing mini storage facility with the aim of adding additional structures to reach 100 units. Money from the Choctaw Development Fund will help more»

The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma's Business and Economic Development department received multiple 2024 Excellence in Economic Development Awards (Gold) from the International Economic Development Council (IEDC).

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The Choctaw Nation Development Fund awarded Crazy T Boutique with a $5,000 forgivable loan. Crazy T Boutique is owned and operated by Teri Box, who’s using her business to create fashionable plus size clothing. The business will offer an array of clothing for plus size women in the beginning, but plans to expand to include children’s clothing, more»

The Choctaw Development Fund awarded Grace’s Aesthetics with a $5,000 forgivable loan. Grace’s Aesthetics is owned and operated by Gracie Pate in Poteau. Pate opened the business in 2023 and offers facials, teeth whitening, eyebrow services and eyelash extensions. Money from the Choctaw Development Fund helped purchase a teeth whitening more»

The Choctaw Development Fund awarded Simply Blessed Cakes with a $5,000 forgivable loan. Simply Blessed Cakes is owned and operated by Mike and Lisa Hayes in Spiro. The business, which opened in 2023, offers cupcakes, sundaes, shakes and other desserts with plans to expand the menu to include concession-style food, such as hot dogs and nachos. Money from more»