All About the MBD
The Mission of the Macklind Business District
The Macklind Business District was incorporated in the State of Missouri in October 2006 as a not for profit organization. Our Mission is to promote and maintain a prosperous business community along Macklind Avenue; to develop and provide and attractive commercial component to compliment the residential character of the area.
Our Objectives:
1. To educate the business community about the advantages of
operating a business within the Macklind Business District
2. To attract new businesses to the area and serve as a source of
support for them.
3. To increase regional awareness of the Macklind Business District
4. To maintain a strong, cohesive and viable business community
within the District boundaries*.
5. To organize and promote events that drive walking traffic to the
District.
6. To continuously seek city programs and funding that benefit the
Macklind Business District and its members.
7. To serve as an information source that keeps you informed of issues
that affect your business and the community in which you do
business.
*(The boundaries of the Macklind Business District are generally defined as bordered on the North by Chippewa Avenue, on the South by Loughborough, on the East by Kingshighway and on the West by Hampton Avenue.)
