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 Development Fund was used to purchase an upgraded pizza oven, allowing them to offer more variety and shorter wait times for customers.
Visit the Whippoorwill Fudge Factory at 12667 N US Highway 259 in Broken Bow.
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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 on 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 on delivering technical assistance, training programs, and access to capital for individuals and entrepreneurs 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 225,000 tribal members and 12,000-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.
