The Chickasaw Nation Department of Commerce continues to build the future of the tribe with strategic acquisitions and investments. Successful businesses, quality jobs and incredible opportunities are just a few of the ways that the Chickasaw Nation provides for the Chickasaw people and its employees. In 1971, the Tribe purchased its first business, the Chickasaw Motor Inn in Sulphur. Today, there are over 50 business entities including gaming centers, casinos, travel plazas, hotels, restaurants, radio stations, a newspaper, Bedre’ Fine Chocolates and Bank 2, just to name a few.