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DAVIS, Okla. – Bedré Fine Chocolate commemorated its 25th anniversary with a special celebration June 16, offering guests a glimpse of the chocolate making process and an opportunity to indulge in delectable treats. Purchased by the Chickasaw Nation in 2000, Bedré Fine Chocolate blends ancient tradition with modern flavor to produce

Jamie Ragan of Izabella’s Learning Center named Chahtapreneur of the Year  DURANT, Okla. - The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma recognized 12 small businesses at its annual Chahtapreneur Award Ceremony inside Choctaw Casino & Resort – Durant at the end of June.  Each year, Choctaw Nation gives Chahtapreneur Awards to a

Oklahoma City, OK: June 27th, 2025. Skydance Brewing Co. today announced plans to build a second taproom/restaurant location at 231 W. MacArthur Midwest City, Ok 73130. The new location will include a bar with 12 tap handles, packaged beer to go, a kitchen and dining area, and a large

Cybersecurity was a hot topic at the National Native American Human Resources Association IT summit this week. Paul Tucker, Chief Information Security Officer for BOK Financial discussed the overlap of cybersecurity and human resources within tribal organizations. Tucker said there are some risks specific to tribal organizations associated with cybersecurity

Tribes’ economic impact exceeded $23 billion in 2023 OKLAHOMA CITY – First American tribal nations in Oklahoma contributed $23.4 billion to the state’s economy in 2023, according to a new study released Wednesday. Tribal leaders announced the results of the study – commissioned by United for Oklahoma and the Oklahoma

You can pour all your energy into running your business, refining your product, and keeping your customers happy—but if you’re operating in a silo, you're leaving growth on the table. That’s where local business associations come in. These underappreciated networks are often dismissed as old-school

IEDC recognizes Chief Batton for exemplary leadership and impactful contributions to economic development DURANT, Okla. – The International Economic Development Council (IEDC) is pleased to announce that Chief Gary Batton, Chief of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, has been named the recipient of the 2024 Public Sector Champion Award in recognition