Chickasaw Nation Department of Commerce
Gambling Facilities and CasinosOklahoma, United States1001-5000 Employees
The Chickasaw Nation Department of Commerce is a government-affiliated entity within the Chickasaw Nation that operates in the Gambling Facilities and Casinos sector. It oversees a portfolio of more than 50 business entities, including gaming centers, travel plazas, hotels, restaurants, media outlets, Bedre’ Fine Chocolates, and Bank 2. The department pursues strategic acquisitions and investments to foster the tribe's development, creating jobs and opportunities for the Chickasaw people and its employees. Based in Ada, Oklahoma, the organization traces its roots to 1971 when the tribe purchased its first business, Chickasaw Motor Inn in Sulphur. A recent development illustrating ongoing expansion is the May 2026 opening of a new child development center in Tishomingo, Oklahoma.