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Jara James DURANT, Okla. - Jara James, Choctaw economic developer serving Latimer and Haskell Counties, became one of 1,200 people worldwide to obtain the Certified Economic Developer (CEcD) accreditation through the International Economic Development Council (IEDC). “Becoming a Certified Economic Developer isn’t just a credential, it’s more»

The Choctaw Development Fund awarded Reggie Nichols Goat Farm with a $5,000 forgivable loan. Reggie Nichols Goat Farm is owned and operated by Nichols in McAlester. Nichols breeds, raises and sells Boer goats for show, breeding and meat production. Money from the Choctaw Development Fund was used to purchase a barn for the goats, giving them improved more»

The Choctaw Development Fund awarded C2 Choctaw Silver with a $5,000 forgivable loan. C2 Choctaw Silver is a copper and silversmith business owned and operated by Cindy Clingan in Talihina. C2 Choctaw Silver offers beadwork and metal pendants, rings, bracelets and more. Money from the Choctaw Development Fund was used to purchase essential equipment, more»

The Choctaw Development Fund awarded Whippoorwill Fudge Factory with a $5,000 forgivable loan. The Whippoorwill Fudge Factory is owned and operated by Tyrell and Suzy Hodge in Broken Bow. The fudge factory offers over 20 flavors of fudge, a variety of handmade sweets and popsicles, Hunt Brothers pizza, gifts and souvenirs. Money from the Choctaw more»

The Choctaw Development Fund awarded Flying M Adventures with a $5,000 forgivable loan. Flying M Adventures is a fishing tour guide business owned and operated by Brett Miller in Fort Towson. Flying M Adventures offers guided half-day experiences on Hugo Lake and Pine Creek Lake. After a day on the water, anglers’ catches are cleaned and packaged for more»

The Choctaw Development Fund awarded Gangster’s Parrot Ice with a $5,000 forgivable loan. Gangster’s Parrot Ice is a snow cone business owned and operated by Brittny and Blake Hamman in Clayton. Since buying the business in 2025, the Hamman’s have turned Gangster’s Parrot Ice into a mobile business, allowing them the ability to more»

The Choctaw Development Fund awarded RockinB Landscaping with a $5,000 forgivable loan. RockinB Landscaping is owned and operated by Grace and Kris Bearden in Idabel. RockinB Landscaping offers mowing, edging, weeding, trimming, mulching, flower bed design and seasonal clean ups to residential and commercial clients in McCurtain County and surrounding more»

The Choctaw Development Fund awarded Potts Family Showbirds with a $5,000 forgivable loan. Potts Family Showbirds is owned and operated by Jeffrey Potts in Atoka. The business raises quality birds for 4-H and FFA youth exhibitors, hobby poultry keepers, and local families looking for egg production. Money from the Choctaw Development Fund helped purchase more»