The Chickasaw Nation
The Chickasaw Nation is one of the largest tribal economies in the United States, headquartered in Ada, Oklahoma. Its Department of Commerce operates more than 60 businesses across gaming, hospitality, retail, manufacturing, media, and tourism, while Chickasaw Nation Industries (CNI) is a federal-contracting holding company. The Nation reinvests business revenue into health, education, and community programs across its 13-county treaty territory in south-central Oklahoma.
Tribal Government
Economic Development Office
Chickasaw Nation Department of Commerce
Oversees the Nation's 60+ businesses and small-business development. Led by Secretary of Commerce Dan Boren, with approximately 7,000 employees across gaming, hospitality, retail, media, manufacturing, and tourism.
- · Small Business Development
- · Chickasaw Nation Industries (CNI) — federal contracting
- · Gaming & hospitality operations
Investment & Development Funds
Chickasaw Nation Community Development Financial Institution
Tribal CDFI providing business, consumer, and credit-building loans to Chickasaw citizens across south-central Oklahoma.
Tribal Enterprises
Chickasaw Nation Industries (CNI)
Federal contractingHolding company delivering IT, health, engineering, and professional services to federal agencies.
VisitChickasaw Nation Department of Commerce
Diversified60+ gaming, hospitality, retail, media, and manufacturing businesses.
Bedré Fine Chocolate
ManufacturingTribally owned premium chocolate manufacturer in Davis, OK.
Resources & Services
- Chickasaw Nation — Economic Development · retrieved 2026-07-05
- Chickasaw Nation Industries — About · retrieved 2026-07-05
- BIA — Certified Native CDFIs · retrieved 2026-07-05