Grow Choctaw

06/04/2026

Grow Choctaw is proud to support the Oklahoma Southeast Golf & Striper Classic. This event provides an opportunity to connect with site selectors, community leaders, and economic development professionals while highlighting the assets, opportunities, and quality of life found throughout Southeast Oklahoma. Building relationships today helps create the partnerships that drive tomorrow’s investment and growth across the Choctaw Nation and the surrounding region.

06/04/2026

Wondering what it takes to qualify for a business loan?

We’ll help you get there. The Choctaw Nation SSBCI Capital Fund is here to guide you through the process, so you’re prepared, confident, and ready to work with lenders.

Accessible capital starts with the right support.

To learn more, please register for one of the SSBCI Information Sessions at https://bit.ly/47KKhhg or visit choctawcapitalfund.com

📢 Expanding opportunity: the Choctaw Nation SSBCI Capital Fund is now available to Choctaw-owned businesses in the US.

* All loans are subject to availability of the funds from the U.S. Treasury and underwriting criteria of your bank.
# SmallBusinessOwner

06/03/2026

Let’s Build What’s Next—Together
📣 Good news for Choctaw entrepreneurs — the Choctaw Nation SSBCI Capital Fund has expanded nationwide across the US to Choctaw-owned businesses.
Through the State Small Business Credit Initiative, backed by the U.S. Treasury, the Choctaw Nation SSBCI Capital Fund connects entrepreneurs with flexible, accessible capital.
If you’re ready to start or grow your business, we’re ready to walk alongside you.
Now’s the time. Let’s build something incredible.
To learn more, please register for one of the SSBCI Information Sessions at https://bit.ly/47KKhhg or visit choctawcapitalfund.com
* All loans are subject to availability of funds from the U.S. Treasury and the underwriting criteria of your bank.

06/02/2026

Big day for Jara James and our team. 👏

Last week, we shared her “Meet the Team” feature. Now we’re celebrating a major professional achievement!!

Congratulations to on earning the Certified Economic Developer (CEcD) designation through the International Economic Development Council — a respected certification held by economic development professionals across the country.

We’re proud to have leaders on our team who continue investing in their communities, their profession, and the future of the Choctaw Nation region.

Choctaw economic developer serving Latimer and Haskell Counties, became one of 1,200 people worldwide to obtain the Certified Economic Developer (CEcD) accreditation through the International Economic Development Council (IEDC).

05/28/2026

Need funding to take your business to the next level?

We’ve got you covered. Through the SSBCI program, the Choctaw Nation SSBCI Capital Fund offers loans and support to help tribal entrepreneurs expand, hire, and build for the future.

Your growth is our goal.

To learn more, please register for one of the SSBCI Information Sessions at https://bit.ly/47KKhhg or visit choctawcapitalfund.com choctawcapitalfund.com.

📢 Expanding opportunity: the Choctaw Nation SSBCI Capital Fund is now available to Choctaw-owned businesses in the US.

* All loans are subject to availability of the funds from the U.S. Treasury and underwriting criteria of your bank.

05/28/2026

Connecting communities to opportunity. Jara James works closely with businesses and partners across Latimer and Haskell Counties to attract investment, support growth, and promote local sites. With a background in both economic development and real estate, she brings a practical, hands-on approach to every project.

What makes your community a great place to do business?

05/27/2026

🌟Several local companies awarded support through the Oklahoma Innovation Expansion Project (OIEP)🌟

When local businesses grow, our whole community benefits.

OIEP is a state incentive that helps Oklahoma companies invest in innovative projects, upgrade equipment and reach new markets through capital investments.

In return, companies commit to creating jobs, increasing payroll and boosting sales, making this program a win‑win for business and community.

Thanks to OIEP, projects approved for 2026 are expected to create over 1,200 new jobs and support tens of millions of dollars in payroll and capital investment statewide.

Our local awardees are helping lead that growth, and we’re proud to support their success.

🌟 Local OIEP award recipients:

✅ LeFlore County
Eastern Oklahoma Fabrication

✅ Pushmataha County
Coffee Creek Manufacturing
Diamond T Trailer Manufacturing

✅ Atoka County
Diamond Attachments LLC
C-All Manufacturing INC

✅ Bryan County
Blackburn Plumbing & Air, LLC
Roll Offs of America Inc
KT Plastics Inc

05/26/2026

Innovation is taking flight in Choctaw Nation.

Site Selection Magazine recently highlighted the Choctaw Nation’s leadership in advanced aviation technology and the growing opportunities emerging across southeastern Oklahoma through aerospace and UAS development.

We’re proud to help position the region for long-term investment, job creation, and future-focused growth.

Read the full article below:

Features TRIBAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: Above Oklahoma, Only Open Skies by Kelly Barraza Share: A drone used in testing at the Atoka Clinic. Photos courtesy of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma Innovation in aerospace and aviation technology will soon see a boost on Choctaw land. With over 200,000 tribal...

05/26/2026

🔔 The Choctaw Nation SSBCI Capital Fund is now available nationwide for Choctaw-owned businesses.

You don’t have to go it alone. Through SSBCI, the Choctaw Nation SSBCI Capital Fund provides hands-on lending support so you can improve your odds of approval and secure the funding your business deserves.

To learn more, please register for one of the SSBCI Information Sessions at https://bit.ly/47KKhhg or visit choctawcapitalfund.com

* All loans are subject to availability of the funds from the U.S. Treasury and underwriting criteria of your bank.

05/25/2026

Expanding opportunity, empowering growth.

📣 The Choctaw Nation SSBCI Capital Fund is now available nationwide for enrolled Choctaw-owned businesses in the US.

Through the U.S. Treasury’s State Small Business Credit Initiative, this program expands access to loan capital that helps Choctaw-owned businesses thrive.

To learn more, please register for one of the SSBCI Information Sessions at https://bit.ly/47KKhhg or visit choctawcapitalfund.com

* All loans are subject to availability of the funds from the U.S. Treasury and underwriting criteria of your bank.