The Chickasaw Nation's economic development enterprise purchased a building in Norman, Oklahoma, for $7.8 million.

Chickasaw Nation Industries will use the 66,000-square-foot building to house employees. Some will be transferred from other offices but CNI expects to make 100 new hires.

CNI employs about 600 people in Oklahoma, The Oklahoman reports.

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Chickasaw Nation Industries buys building for $7.8 million (The Oklahoman 8/31)
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