Choctaw Nation Small Business Development

09/01/2026

Opportunity Starts Here—with SSBCI Loans Backed by the U.S. Treasury

Choctaw-owned businesses are key to growing strong communities. That’s why the Choctaw Nation SSBCI Capital Fund—powered through the State Small Business Credit Initiative—makes capital more accessible for tribal entrepreneurs.
Whether you're launching something new or expanding your impact, this program helps you move forward with confidence.

Let’s grow together.

To learn more visit choctawcapitalfund.com

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

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

08/31/2026

🎉 WE’RE GETTING EXCITED — AND THE LINEUP IS ALREADY LOOKING DELICIOUS! 🎉

The Hugo Area Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to announce three of the amazing local businesses joining us for our 5th Annual Mind Your Business Summit 2026!

🍽️ 's Catering & More
🥤 Fizzy Oka
🌿 The Sugared Petal
Shannon’s Catering & More

We are incredibly excited to have these three businesses participating in an event that is all about supporting local businesses, creating connections, sharing knowledge, and strengthening our community!

📅 Thursday, September 17, 2026
📍 KTC – Hugo Campus

The Mind Your Business Summit is designed to bring entrepreneurs, established business owners, community leaders, organizations, and resource partners together in one place to learn, connect, collaborate, and grow.

And what better way to bring people together than with some fantastic local food and refreshments? ❤️

A huge THANK YOU to Shannon’s Catering, Fizzy Oka, and The Sugared Petal for choosing to be part of this impactful community event. Your participation helps make this day even more special while showcasing the incredible small businesses we have right here in our area.

And we're just getting started! 👀

We have more exciting announcements coming as we continue building an event focused on empowering entrepreneurs and strengthening our community.

Mark your calendars, invite a fellow business owner, and make plans to join us on September 17!

Come for the knowledge. Stay for the connections. Leave inspired to GROW! 🚀

08/30/2026

Choctaw Nation Small Business Development and the Choctaw Development Fund would like to congratulate William Trae Smallwood of Smallwood Cattle Co., on receiving the CDF $5,000 Forgivable Loan for their business.

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08/30/2026

Choctaw Nation Development is happy to congratulate Chahtapreneur Bryce Roberts with a ribbon cutting for their business Indigenous Lawn Care Services, located in , OK.

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08/29/2026

Choctaw Nation Development is happy to congratulate Chahtapreneur Roy Butler with a ribbon cutting for their business Charlotte's Prints & Designs, located in , OK.

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08/28/2026

Big dreams need strong support.

📣 Now open nationwide — the Choctaw Nation SSBCI Capital Fund is available to Choctaw-owned businesses in the US.

If you're ready to grow your business, the Choctaw Nation SSBCI Capital Fund—powered by the U.S. Treasury’s State Small Business Credit Initiative—can help you access the capital and resources you need to move forward.

Let’s grow your business, together.

To learn more, visit choctawcapitalfund.com

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

08/27/2026

AGWorks by Choctaw Small Business Development is happy to congratulate AG Producer William Trae Smallwood with a ribbon cutting for their business Smallwood Cattle Co., located in , OK.

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08/26/2026

Open to the public!!!

Join us September 3 for Creating Your Own Opportunities with Stephanie Gardner!

Learn how authentic relationships, networking, community involvement and initiative can help open doors for your business and position you as someone people think of when opportunities arise.

📅 September 3 | 10:00-11:30 a.m.
📍 Chahtapreneur Business Center- Durant
💻 In-person or online attendance available upon registration

Register today and learn from Stephanie Gardner how to stop waiting for opportunities and start creating them.

🔗https://choctawnation.webex.com/webappng/sites/choctawnation/meeting/register/aba7de8ec31b4a9ba2c761c3352bfd60?ticket=4832534b0000000904ff3fd75bf5513abffe6bc14d51671859b9b322f183affc996614c8a09356d8×tamp=1787774011530&RGID=r0cfd5501803f7278961f985856ce07a1&isAutoPopRegisterForm=false

SkillBridge | Where Skill Meets Opportunity

08/26/2026

🌱 Gardening for Every Grower From first-time gardeners to experienced and market growers, there’s something for everyone!

Join the Kerr Center for Sustainable Agriculture, in partnership with AgWorks through Choctaw Small Business Development, for a practical gardening session.

📅 September 16 | 10:00–11:30 a.m.
📍 Chahtapreneur Business Center-Idabel
💻 In-person and online attendance options available.

Choose your preferred option when registering.

Register today: https://choctawnation.webex.com/weblink/register/r230c9938700fd46bac9f18e18ce7df3a

SkillBridge | Where Skill Meets Opportunity

08/25/2026

Getting a loan approved can feel overwhelming—until you have the right support.

That’s where we come in. With funding through the U.S. Treasury’s SSBCI program, the Choctaw Nation SSBCI Capital Fund gives you tools and guidance to strengthen your loan application.

Support is here.

📣 Now open nationwide — the Choctaw Nation SSBCI Capital Fund is available to Choctaw-owned businesses in the US.

To learn more visit choctawcapitalfund.com

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