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Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma received three 2026 Excellence in Economic Development Awards from the International Economic Development Council (IEDC). Choctaw Nation received a Gold Excellence award for Print Production, a Gold Excellence Award for Neighborhood Development, and a Bronze Excellence award for Special Event. “Choctaw Nation is leading 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 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»

The Choctaw Development Fund awarded Lowder Mowing Services with a $5,000 forgivable loan. Lowder Mowing Services is owned and operated by Cara and Justin Lowder in Wilburton. The business offers residential and commercial mowing services, including mowing, weed eating, blowing, edging and spraying. Money from the Choctaw Development Fund helped purchase more»

The Choctaw Development Fund awarded Livin’ Easy RV Park with a $5,000 forgivable loan. Livin’ Easy RV Park is owned and operated by Clayton Wynn in Wilburton. The RV park offers full-service, dog-friendly sites with water hookups. Money from the Choctaw Development Fund helped purchase a mini excavator to assist in expansion of the more»