On February 9, The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma and the Choctaw Development Fund awarded the town of Caddo $8,767 for the purchase of a sewer camera, pipe locating system, and a sewer jetter system. The funds will match a grant that the town received from the Oklahoma Municipal Assurance group to help identify issues with inflow and infiltration issues with the collection system.
"The town of Caddo has been having issues with inflow and infiltration and the tools we're able to purchase on behalf of the Choctaw Nation's donation we'll help identify these issues, repair pipe failures within the collection system and clear blockages," states Jeff Lackey, Mayor of Caddo.
The Choctaw Development Fund supports economic viability and sustainability by partnering with Choctaw small business owners, cities and municipalities to create long-term growth and job creation within the territories of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma.
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Left to right: Assistant Chief Jack Austin Jr.; Chief Gary Batton; Jeff Lackey, Mayor of Caddo; Charla McMichael, Caddo Town Clerk; Dwight Gould, Caddo Public Works and James Dry, Choctaw Nation Tribal Councilmember District 9.
About The Choctaw Development Fund
The Choctaw Development Fund supports economic viability and sustainability by partnering with Choctaw small business owners, cities and municipalities to create long-term growth and job creation within the territories of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma.
The Choctaw Development Fund partners with the Choctaw Nation Small Business Development (CSBD). The CSBD is a single source contact for member advisory in the business start-up and existing business enhancement processes that increase the opportunity for success through partnerships with state, federal, and tribal resources. Our focus is delivering technical assistance, training programs, and access to capital for individuals and entrepreneurs in an effort to build successful, job-creating, Choctaw-owned companies within the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma.
About the Choctaw Nation
The Choctaw Nation is the third-largest Indian Nation in the United States with nearly 200,000 tribal members and more than 10,000 employees. The first tribe over the Trail of Tears, the historic boundaries are in the southeast corner of Oklahoma. The Choctaw Nation's vision, "Living out the Chahta Spirit of faith, family and culture," is evident as it continues to focus on providing opportunities for growth and prosperity. For more information about the Choctaw Nation, its culture, heritage and traditions, please go to www.choctawnation.com.
