Economic Development
The Kialegee Etvlwv Business Committee operates a daycare, gas station, and smoke shop. Kialegee Tribal Town also operates its own housing division. In 2008, its annual tribal economic impact was $1,017,684.
Kialegee Tribal Town has begun preparing land for a new casino in Broken Arrow; however, the National Indian Gaming Commission is reviewing the legality of the project, which has faced significant local opposition.
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