DURANT, OK – The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma recently recognized 12 small businesses at its annual Chahtapreneur Award Ceremony at Choctaw Casino & Resort – Durant. Each year, Choctaw Nation gives Chahtapreneur Awards to a Choctaw business in each of the reservation’s 12 districts, as well as crowning one business Chahtapreneur of the Year. This year, the highest honor went to Southeastern Recycling in Atoka.
Southeastern Recycling is owned and operated by Kyle Fincher, who has worked closely with Choctaw Nation Small Business Development to grow his business.
“We love our annual awards ceremony because it’s a chance to highlight the effort and dedication of our Chahtapreneurs,” said Billy Hamilton, Director of Choctaw Nation Small Business Development. “These business owners utilize our programs and resources to better their businesses, and in turn give back to their communities. We are proud to partner with so many incredible tribal members, and we look forward to working with even more in the coming year.”
Award nominations are based on business owners’ participation in the Choctaw Nation Small Business Development program, community involvement and community impact.
Chahtapreneur Award Winners By District:
- District 1: My Doctor Pediatrics & Urgent Care (Idabel)
- District 2: DK Firewood (Broken Bow)
- District 3: Pine Mountain Lures, LLC (Heavener)
- District 4: Baby Bear’s Home Cooking (Wister)
- District 5: Rusty Wire Consulting (Stigler)
- District 6: The Sparkle Shop (Talihina)
- District 7: Highway 2 RV Park (Clayton)
- District 8: Holy Roller Small Engine Service & Repair (Boswell)
- District 9: Zolo Creations LLC (Durant)
- District 10: Southeastern Recycling (Atoka)
- District 11: HeavenScent Fragrances & More (McAlester)
- District 12: Choctaw Websites (Arpelar)
Choctaw Nation Small Business Development’s focus is delivering technical assistance, training programs and access to capital for entrepreneurs in an effort to build successful, job-creating, Choctaw-owned companies within the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma.
