Choctaw Nation Recognized on Forbes List of Best Employers by State for 2024

DURANT, Okla. – The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma (CNO) has been recognized on Forbes List of Best Employers by State for 2024. CNO is ranked at number 2 of 35 organizations in Oklahoma.

“The only way to grow strong businesses and provide exceptional services is through hiring and retaining the best people. This requires us to provide an excellent work environment where people feel valued and respected,” Chief Gary Batton said. “We appreciate the recognition from Forbes because it is based on the feedback from our people.”

According to Forbes, responses were received from all 50 states and then tallied and incorporated into a scoring system, along with survey data from the past three years. Companies that received the highest scores in each state made the list, with each state ranking between three and 101 employers, depending on its size and the number of responses received. A total of 1,294 organizations landed on the list of America’s Best-In-State Employers 2024.

As one of the largest employers in Oklahoma, with more than 12,000 associates, the Choctaw Nation plays a vital role in the state’s economy and has established itself as a leading employer in the state. The recognition from Forbes further strengthens CNO’s position as a key contributor to the region’s workforce and overall growth.