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 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 Izabella's Learning Center in McAlester.
Izabella’s Learning Center, which is listed as a 5 Star Level Daycare Program by Oklahoma Human Services, is owned and operated by Jamie Ragan, who’s utilized Choctaw Nation Small Business Development’s programs to help her business thrive. Izabella’s Learning Center provides childcare to up to 60 kids from infants to 5-yearolds.
