Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma recognizes 12 small businesses with Chahtapreneur awards

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• Cavanal Services owner Carl Brown of Poteau wins Chahtapreneur of the Year On June 9, Choctaw Nation’s Small Business Development Department held their annual Chahtapreneur Award Ceremony at Choctaw Casino & Resort – Durant, where they revealed its Chahtapreneur Award winners. Each year, one Choctaw-owned small business from each district is recognized, and one of those exceptional businesses wins the highest honor, Chahtapreneur of the Year award.
From left to right: Assistant Chief Jack Austin Jr.; Brittany Rice, Choctaw Nation Small Business Advisor; Choctaw Nation Chahtapreneur of the Year, Carl Brown; Angie Brown; Jess Henry, Choctaw Nation Tribal Council Member and Chief Gary Batton.

Public Records

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Felony 050 – Thomas Wesley Cofer: Burglary, second degree. 051 – India Jordan: Assault and battery with a dangerous weapon.

Today’s Scripture

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Today’s Scripture: “If you do not listen, and if you do not set your heart to honor my name,” says the LORD Almighty, “I will send a curse upon you, and I will curse your blessings. Yes, I have already cursed them, because you have not set your heart to honor me.”

Weather Update

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We have absolutely no relief in sight from this amazing heat wave with the temperatures hitting 98 to 102 every day from the 14th to the 25th of July. This week’s full moon is called the Buck Moon. Male deer, which shed their antlers every year, begin to regrow them in July, hence the Native American name for July’s full moon.
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Choctaw Nation committed to building stronger Tribal businesses

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• Economics for southeast Oklahoma The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma (CNO) and Choctaw Small Business Development (CSBD) are proud to be a single source entry point for Choctaw tribal entrepreneurs (Chahtapreneur). The CSBD is a single source contact for member advisory in the business startup and existing business enhancement processes that increase the opportunity for success through partnerships with state, federal and tribal resources.

Hugo’s Ward 4 council seat remains empty

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HUGO –– Hugo city councilors met in regular session last Tuesday with a short order of business to tend to. Approved by the council, were: • Appointment of Michelle Frazier to the Hugo Industrial Authority board.

Mullin in hot water with conservation groups

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Oklahoma Second District Congressman Markwayne Mullin and 57 other members of Congress are drawing heat from numerous wildlife groups, including the National Wild Turkey Federation for their support of a bill that proposes to repeal key sources of their funding for the past 85 years.
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