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The Choctaw Development Fund awarded Shipman Leather with a $5,000 forgivable loan. Shipman Leather is owned and operated by Bobby and Crystal Shipman in Wister. The business sells handmade leather goods, such as horse tack, belts, purses, wallets, bracelets, keychains and other accessories. Money from the Choctaw Development Fund was used to buy a more»

The Choctaw Development Fund awarded Graceful Glow Beauty on the Go with a $5,000 forgivable loan. Graceful Glow Beauty on the Go is a mobile hair business owned and operated by Nichole Lewis that services Hugo and the surrounding areas. The business offers cuts, colors, washing, styling and a variety of specialized hair treatments. Money from the Choctaw more»

The Choctaw Development Fund awarded Javi’s Mexican Grill with a $5,000 forgivable loan. Javi’s Mexican Grill is owned and operated by Jessica Hernandez in Clayton. Hernandez, who has 25 years of restaurant experience, opened the business in July 2025 and it’s quickly become a local favorite. Javi’s offers American-style breakfast more»

The Choctaw Development Fund awarded Rafter H Photography with a $5,0000 forgivable loan. Rafter H Photography is owned and operated by Candace Hull in Antlers. Hull has offered photography services since 2019 but established the business in 2025. She specializes in maternity, birth, newborn, and motherhood photography. Money from the Choctaw Development more»

The Choctaw Development Fund awarded Dirty South Hog Removal with a $5,000 forgivable loan. Dirty South Hog Removal is an invasive hog removal business owned and operated by Jakob Dickieson. Dickieson has 19 years of experience and opened his removal business in 2025. Dirty South Hog Removal serves Hugo and the surrounding areas, including Texas. Money more»

The Choctaw Development Fund awarded House Photography with a $5,000 forgivable loan. House Photography is owned and operated by Ethan House and serves Soper and the surrounding counties. House opened his photography business in 2017 and offers portrait, event and commercial photography services. Money from the Choctaw Development Fund helped purchase more»

The Choctaw Development Fund awarded the Town of Keota with $13,389, which helped replace a police cruiser that sustained severe damage in 2025. While the town’s insurance paid out just under $8,000 for the total loss of the vehicle, the amount wasn’t enough to purchase and fully equip a vehicle for police duty. The Choctaw Development more»

Congratulations to Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma Economic Developers John Redman, Jara James, and Stephanie Mervine. Photo by Choctaw Nation Photo by Choctaw Nation Photo by Choctaw Nation Congratulations to Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma Economic Developers John Redman, Jara James, and Stephanie Mervine on their graduation from the University of Oklahoma more»