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MONDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2002

Once mired in poverty, the Mississippi Band of Choctaws has grown to become more self-sufficient, thanks to Indian gaming and a pro-business tribal chairman.

The tribe's business ventures help pay for college tuition, K-12 education, health care, law enforcement, a community center and backing for home loans. With an estimated $375 million in sales and an annual payroll of $192.1 million, the tribe is one of the top 10 employers in the state.

Get the Story:
Choctaw tribe labeled nationwide role model for industry (The Clarion Ledger 10/14)

Relevant Links:
Mississippi Band of Choctaws - http://www.choctaw.org

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