The mission of Choctaw Nation Small Business Development is to create new jobs and economic growth within the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma communities. Tribal members are provided specialized one-on-one advising services, access to business training, networking, and business resources. The collaboration between Choctaw Small Business Development and the Oklahoma Small Business Development Center hosted by Southeastern Oklahoma State University has resulted in partnering for collaborative events and trainings, reciprocal referrals, mutual promotion of resources, and the co-advisement of clients. Since inception, Choctaw Nation Small Business Development has assisted with 311 business starts, 205 business expansions and 1,596 new jobs.