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Pennington Creek Capital Acquires Majority Stake in Rite in the Rain

ADA, Okla. – Pennington Creek Capital, LLC, a Dallas, Texas-based private equity firm wholly owned by the Chickasaw Nation, today announced a majority equity investment in Tacoma, Washington-based Rite in the Rain. “This investment in Rite in the Rain represents an important step in our business diversification,” Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill

Wyandotte Nation breaks ground on Crosswinds Casino expansion with BOK Financial funding

Wyandotte Nation recently celebrated the groundbreaking of their Crosswinds Casino expansion project. A portion of the project is being financed by a $200 million credit facility from BOK Financial. At the heart of this expansion is Four Diamond, 15-story destination hotel with 238 rooms, including 32 luxurious suites. Additional hotel

Choctaw Nation’s Drone Program Celebrates Proposed FAA Rule

DURANT, Okla. – The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposed a new rule Tuesday that addresses and enables Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) operations for drones, also called unmanned aircraft systems or UAS. This is part of larger efforts to safely integrate new emerging aviation technologies into the national airspace system.

SEMINOLE NATION OF OKLAHOMA SET TO INSTALL COMMERCIAL SOLAR PROJECT Project Highlights Tribe’s Transition Toward Energy Sovereignty

WEWOKA, OK — The Seminole Nation of Oklahoma, in partnership with Symbiotic, LLC—an Oklahoma-based, Native-owned company—is set to install a commercial ground-mounted solar array on tribal land located at the historic Mekusukey Mission site. The solar project is expected to offset more than $100,000 in annual energy costs

Bedré commemorates 25 years with sweet celebration

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

Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma Awards 12 Businesses with Chahtapreneur Awards

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

Skydance Brewing Co., Oklahoma’s Native American Craft Brewery, to build second location in Midwest City, OK

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
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