Seminole Main Street, Inc.
401 N. Main 2^nd Floor
405-382-8575 Ext. 225

 Seminole maintains great potential as a destination for retailers, residents and visitors alike. Despite losses to time, fire and Oklahoma weather, Seminole has a remarkable collection of historic structures and brick streets, giving the town charm and character. Combined with residents’ immense civic pride and a desire for downtown to thrive, Seminole Main Street has a solid foundation to equal or surpass its former self.

 

Since its inception in 2012, Seminole Main Street, Inc. volunteers and board of directors have been working diligently to progress the opportunity of resurgent growth in the heart of our community.

 

Seminole Main Street is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and is affiliated with Oklahoma Main Street and the Oklahoma Department of Commerce. For 25 years, Oklahoma’s Main Street program has been pumping new life back into the heart of communities across the state. Combining historic preservation and downtown revitalization efforts with powerful economic stimulation, Main Street restores the core assets of our communities and enhances the quality of life for our citizens.

 

Currently, our largest project is a multiple-phase project working with Urban Development Services and Oklahoma Main Street to bring a new streetscape design to our downtown area. A new streetscape would consist of many potential updates and upgrades including, but not limited to: trees, decorative lighting, a plaza, additional parking, development in vacant lots and more. Scott Day of Urban Development Services, visited our community in May to help develop a streetscape plan.

 

Seminole Main Street is also looking forward to another business on Main Street, the Butterfly Boutique, which is relocating from Strothers Avenue to 210 N. Main and is expected to open beginning of July. This will greatly enhance the downtown Seminole shopping experience and appeal.

 

Our mission is to fuel the future and preserve the past. These are few of our accomplishments since our founding:

 

• Approximately $400,000 has been reinvested downtown.
• The organization’s volunteers have put in a total of 800 volunteer hours since June 2012, valued at $14,000.00 based on the current national volunteer rate.
• Six new businesses have opened or moved downtown.
• There are currently four renovation projects in progress.
• Sherwin Williams rebuilding on Main Street where previous building burnt.
• Multiple quality of life events, such as parades, holiday events, festivals and more bringing over one thousand people to Main Street per event.

 

Our efforts are directed towards the revitalization of the central business district, when one part of the community thrives and grows, the whole community benefits.

 

The organization is managed by Executive Director, Kiley Peters. As a facilitator, Peters coordinates each of the four committees in the organization — Promotions, Organization, Economic Restructuring & Development and Design.

 

The Board of Directors include: Dillon Robinson, President; Jack Cadenhead, Vice President; Brett Butner, Treasurer; LaDonna Vanlandingham, Secretary; Pam Robinson, Organization Committee Chair; Kari Bryan, Promotions Committee Chair; Jane Ann Pyron, Promotions Committee Chair; Danna Riffle, Economic Restructuring Committee Chair.

 

Without the board and following committee members, this organization wouldn’t be successful:

Organization Committee:

Pam Robinson

Dillon Robinson

Lisa Schoaps

Marci Donaho

Brett Butner

Design Committee:

Carol Adams

Carol Friar

Lee Ann Morgan

Melissa Hinkle

Promotions Committee:

Kari Bryan

Jane Ann Pyron

Kay Peters

Krista Green

Brett Butner

LaDonna Vanlandingham

Mindy Hudson

Economic Restructuring Committee:

Danna Riffle

Stephen Schoaps

Talina Lee

Mitch Enos

Steve Saxon

Austin Parks

 

The organization could not function without the countless hours the numerous volunteers spend to help our organization and community grow. We truly appreciate their time and effort.

 

Sooner Press
619 N. Milt Phillips
(405) 382-8351

Sooner Press started as a small business in the garage of Ted Hurt’s home in 1986. In 1992, Ted Hurt moved the business to Seminole at 524 N. Milt Phillips. He later built a new building at 619 N. Milt Phillips in 2000 and has been at the same location since then.

Sooner Press is owned and operated by Ted and Tammy Hurt. They offer commercial printing, copying, public faxing, and secretarial services. They have two sons, Dakota and Cheyenne who have grown up around the business and graduated from Seminole Schools and are both now attending college to further their education. The Hurt family attends the Bowlegs Assembly of God church. The family has been associated with the Seminole Gospel Sing and would like to invite you to this year’s event at the Seminole Music Park, South of town, on August 15, 16, & 17. For tickets and more information stop by and speak with Tammy or Ted at Sooner Press. This will be Ted’s 34th year to work with the gospel sing.

Sooner Press’ hours are 9:00am-6:00pm Monday through Friday. For fast, friendly service call 405-382-8351/405-382-7910 fax line. Thank you for your business over the years.