Vision Statement
“Create a dense, vibrant, and vital downtown Muskogee by activating vacant and underutilized spaces to support local businesses while maintaining historic character and creating a welcoming environment for all residents.”
Mission Statement
"Build upon our Vision Statement of bringing to life the Heart and Soul of Muskogee by creating a revitalized, livable, family-focused and entertainment-rich historic and economically-vibrant downtown."
Why Downtown Muskogee?
Downtown Muskogee is a vital part of our community, serving as the historical, cultural, and economic epicenter of our city. Preserving and investing in downtown Muskogee is crucial for preserving our heritage, fostering economic growth, and creating a vibrant social and cultural environment. By supporting and revitalizing downtown Muskogee, we are investing in the heart of our community, ensuring its prosperity for generations to come.
Join us as we build upon the existing foundation to create a downtown that residents are proud of and visitors will want to return to time and time again.
“Muskogee is a place that is home to so many, including mine. Downtown Muskogee is the heart of that home. With so many people’s life-long memories taking place here. These could be from attending a downtown event, shopping at a local business, enjoying a meal with friends and family, and more. These activities should be celebrated and cherished. Our role should be to give back to the community that has been there for us.”
— Courtney Graham, Executive Director
Our Purpose, Objectives, and Goals
Main Street Muskogee is a non-profit organization with a dedicated mission to revitalize and preserve downtown Muskogee as a dynamic economic and cultural hub.
Our primary purpose is to create an environment where local businesses can thrive, historic architecture is preserved, and a strong sense of community is fostered. Our objectives include attracting a diverse mix of businesses to downtown, providing support and resources to existing establishments, and organizing a wide range of events and activities to bring people together. Our overarching goals are to create a bustling downtown district that celebrates Muskogee's unique heritage, provides ample opportunities for local businesses to succeed, and offers a welcoming and engaging environment for residents and visitors to enjoy.
Four Point Approach
Economic Vitality Committee
Focuses on capital, incentives, and other economic and financial tools to assist new and existing businesses, catalyze property development, and create a supportive environment for entrepreneurs and innovators that drive local economies.
Design Committee
Supports a community’s transformation by enhancing the physical and visual assets that set the commercial district apart.
Organization Committee
Involves creating a strong foundation for a sustainable revitalization effort, including cultivating partnerships, community involvement, and resources for the district.
Promotion Committee
Positions the downtown or commercial district as the center of the community and hub of economic activity, while creating a positive image that showcases a community’s unique characteristics.
Meetings
Image of Main Street Muskogee’s Board of Director’s Strategic Planning
Meetings
Main Street Muskogee Board of Directors’ meetings are held on the third Tuesday at 12:00 pm at 207 N 2nd St, Muskogee, OK 74401. Board of Directors Meeting Agendas are posted the Friday prior to each meeting. Approved meeting minutes are posted following the following board meeting.
Upcoming Meeting
Patience is key as we work on updating the Main Street Muskogee website to ensure a smooth and successful process. We appreciate everyone's understanding as we strive to bring you an improved online experience. For inquiries about past agenda’s and meeting minutes please contact our office at mainstreetmuskogee@yahoo.com or 918-923-3868.
Main Street Muskogee
Bylaws
Projects and Programs
Learn more about what Main Street Muskogee is working on in downtown Muskogee!
DOWNTOWN FLOWER PROJECT 2024 PLANT LIST
Want to know what Downtown Muskogee has growing? See our list of annuals in our 32 planting containers along Main and Broadway.
Downtown Muskogee Revitalization Efforts Blossom with Planting Project
Muskogee, OK - 05/24/2024 - Downtown Muskogee is set to bloom this spring and summer
Main Street Muskogee Illuminates Downtown for the Holidays
Muskogee, OK - Main Street Muskogee is proud to announce the launch of its ongoing Downtown Christmas Lighting Program for the 2024 holiday season. This year, the program promises to bring even more sparkle and cheer to the heart of the city.
New Landscaping Coming to Downtown Muskogee's Broadway Street
Muskogee, OK - Main Street Muskogee is excited to announce a new streetscape enhancement
project along Broadway Street in downtown Muskogee.
Renew and Rebuild Grant Application Opens
Main Street Muskogee is pleased to announce the launch of the Renew and Rebuild Grant Program aimed at revitalizing the local community and supporting businesses in the downtown area.
Main Street Muskogee Introduces Downtown Ambassador Program for 2024 Season
Muskogee, OK 05/15/2024 – Main Street Muskogee is proud to announce the second season of Muskogee's Downtown Ambassador Program for the 2024 season.
The Main Street Approach
A Roadmap for Your Community
The Main Street Approach™ offers community-based revitalization initiatives with a practical, adaptable framework for downtown transformation that is easily tailored to local conditions. The Main Street Approach helps communities get started with revitalization and grows with them over time.
The Fundamentals
The Main Street Approach is centered around Transformation Strategies. A Transformation Strategy articulates a focused, deliberate path to revitalizing or strengthening a downtown or commercial district’s economy. Each Transformation Strategy is implemented through activities in the four broad areas of work represented by the Four Points: Economic Vitality, Design, Promotion, and Organization.
Main Street Muskogee adopted the Transformation Strategies Report on August 2, 2024. This report will guide our organizations work for the next 3-5 years.