Choctaw Nation awards Heartbeat Transmission LLC with $5,000 forgivable loan

Published Thursday, May 1, 2025 8:00 am

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 Choctaw Development Fund will be used to purchase essential automotive equipment, enhancing the overall efficiency and precision of repairs.

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 more than 230,000 tribal members and 13,000-plus associates. This ancient people has an oral tradition dating back over 14,000 years. The first tribe over the Trail of Tears, its historic reservation boundaries are in the southeast corner of Oklahoma, covering 10,923 square miles. 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

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