Many great employers and businesses for the region call Murray County home. With major operations such as The Artesian Hotel, Casino and Spa, Chickasaw Retreat and Conference Center, Bedre Fine Chocolate, and the Chickasaw Cultural Center, The Chickasaw Nation leads Murray County's local employment with a workforce of around 600 and growing for the area. Other industries thriving in Murray County include education, energy/oil & gas, manufacturing, distribution, retail, and telecommunication services.