MSCA receives Florida Main Street Program recognition

The Main Street Crestview Association was named the Florida Main Street Program’s Main Street Program of the Month, and officials highlighted its work on downtown revitalization and community events.

The Main Street Crestview Association was named the Florida Main Street Program’s Main Street Program of the Month. State officials said the recognition reflects the group's ongoing work to preserve and revitalize downtown Crestview. The MSCA supports local businesses and organizes events that contribute to community life. MSCA executive director Amy Koger described the designation as meaningful for the team. Details: - The Florida Department of State said the MSCA focuses on community involvement, economic development, and maintaining the area's historic character as part of the Main Street Program. - The MSCA organizes annual events including the Triple B Festival, Fall Festival, the Holiday Market, and the Crestview Christmas Parade, which officials reported is the largest Christmas parade in Okaloosa County. - Since joining the Main Street Program in 1997, the association has helped generate $16,282,408 in public and private investments, supported 163 net new businesses and 486 net new jobs, and recorded over 27,358 volunteer hours. - State officials praised the group's dedication to revitalizing downtown Crestview and supporting small businesses. - Amy Koger said the designation validates the team's efforts and noted that MSCA will host the Florida Main Street Program's winter quarterly meeting on Jan. 26 and 27, with associations from across the state expected to attend. Summary: The designation highlights MSCA's long-term role in downtown Crestview's preservation and economic activity, including its reported investments, business growth, job creation and volunteer engagement. MSCA will host the Florida Main Street Program's winter quarterly meeting on Jan. 26–27, bringing associations from across the state.