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Overview

Our Mission

The Mission of the Muskogee City-County Port Authority is to promote the optimum development of port facilities and activities to ensure the continued viability of the McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System and to encourage the retention, expansion and location of industry for the benefit of the City of Muskogee, Muskogee County and the State of Oklahoma.   In support of their mission, the Port Authority works in partnership with the City of Muskogee and Muskogee County to implement economic and workforce development programs designed to increase business investment and job opportunities in the Muskogee area.

Board of Directors

Earnie Gilder, Chairman
County Appointee
David P. Jones, Vice Chairman
City Appointee
Fred Hogle, Secretary / Treasurer
County Appointee
John Barton
County Appointee
Melissa Nissley
City Appointee
Eric Elgin
City Appointee
Mike Webb
County Appointee
Dr. Edwyna Synar
City Appointee
Tim Wheeler
City Appointee
Rowdy Fewel
County Appointee
Darrell Russell
City Appointee
Dr. Fred Ruefer
County Appointee
David White
County Appointee

Community Partners -
Moving Muskogee Forward

City of Muskogee

Muskogee is the perfect city in which to live, work and raise a family. As the regional trade and service center, Muskogee has experienced long-term stability as a manufacturing community, united with a surge in retail growth. Muskogee is the fifth-largest manufacturing community in Oklahoma.

Muskogee County

Muskogee County works in association with small communities as well as the City of Muskogee to ensure infrastructure projects are advanced in its 840 square miles. Currently the County partners with Port Muskogee on workforce and economic development initiatives for the more than 66,0000 residents who call the county home.

The City of Muskogee Foundation

With a mission to make a real difference, the City of Muskogee Foundation was established in 2008 to develop, improve and promote programs that help improve the quality of life of residents of Muskogee.

The Greater Muskogee Area Chamber of Commerce

The Greater Muskogee Area Chamber of Commerce was incorporated in 1922. The Chamber promotes business and community growth and is supported by membership & partnership investments and revenue-generating events that stay true to their mission.

GMMA

The Greater Muskogee Manufacturers Alliance (GMMA) was created in July 2008, by manufacturers to have a forum specific to their industry.

GMMA provides an opportunity for area manufacturers to build their networks, learn from each other’s experiences, hear from subject matter experts, and deliver a unified voice for the local manufacturing community.

100% manufacturer driven, GMMA holds quarterly meetings with topics chosen by a consensus of the membership. Most meetings are held at member facilities and are followed by plant tours, allowing members to benchmark themselves and learn best practices.

Port staff support GMMA by coordinating meetings, identifying speakers, and facilitating communication for the group.

Business & Industry Awards

The Business & Industry Awards have honored the diversity and excellence of Muskogee’s businesses throughout the last decade. Recognizing excellence among Muskogee’s business community, these prestigious awards honor organizations and individuals for their contribution to the economic vitality and quality of life in Muskogee.

Muskogee’s Century Club, businesses that have been established in Muskogee a minimum of 100 years, is also honored.

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