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The Choctaw Nation Development Fund awarded Fonzi Rellie a $5,000 forgivable loan. Fonzi Rellie, a trusted barbershop owned by Alonzo Tushka, is located in Genisis salon on the west side of Idabel, Okla. The shop specializes in professional grooming services for men. The funds provided by the Choctaw Development fund will be used to purchase high-quality more»

The Choctaw Nation Development Fund awarded Best Chance Insurance a $5,000 forgivable loan. Best Chance Insurance, located in Wilburton, is a home-based business owned and operated by Chasity Chance. Chance founded the business in August 2024 after recognizing the need for clients to have better access to informed assistance in choosing health and life more»

The Choctaw Nation Development Fund awarded Heartbeat Transmission LLC a $5,000 forgivable loan. Heartbeat Transmission LLC, established in McAlester, Okla, in 2017 by James and Rachel Dawson, provides a range of services including interior and exterior detailing, ceramic coatings, paint protection, and headlight restoration. The funds provided by The more»

The Choctaw Development Fund awarded Hill Top Storage a $5,000 forgivable loan. Hill Top Storage is a self-storage facility owned and operated by Jordan Garnica in Durant. Garnica opened the business in 2023, reviving part of her family’s former business, Hilltop Pawn, which included a storage facility, pawn shop, and rental facility. Money from the more»

The Choctaw Nation Development Fund awarded Wilkinson Treescaping a $5,000 forgivable loan. Wilkinson Treescaping is owned and operated by Stan Wilkinson, who started the business in 2017. Wilkinson offers tree trimming and removal, stump grinding, cabling for structural reinforcement, underbrush removal, pasture reclamation, debris removal, storm damage more»

The Choctaw Nation Development Fund awarded Parson’s Sawmill and Woodworking a $5,000 forgivable loan. Parson’s Sawmill and Woodworking is owned and operated by Justin Parsons, who started the business as a hobby in 2020 in Soper. With an influx of requests and repeat customers in recent years, Parson is expanding his business. He offers more»

The Choctaw Nation Development Fund awarded Barlow Built Performance a $5,000 forgivable loan. Barlow Built Performance is owned and operated by Lora and Paul Barlow, who opened the business in 2021. The automotive shop serves McAlester and the surrounding areas and specializes in tires, exhaust systems and general vehicle repairs. Money from the Choctaw more»

The Choctaw Development Fund awarded McIntyre Mercantile with a $5,000 forgivable loan. McIntyre Mercantile is owned and operated by Veronica McIntyre and her husband, Terry, in Stigler. The business is a two-pronged operation, offering clothing, toiletries, beverages and snacks on the retail side, and battery changes and engine repair on the mechanic shop more»