Welcome to Downtown Oshkosh

The Downtown Oshkosh Business District flows with a rich heritage of economic opportunities for entrepreneurs and corporations alike.

Situated along the banks of the Fox River, Downtown Oshkosh is a business district rooted in 150 years of economic diversity.

Today, Downtown Oshkosh is proud of its established financial district, retail diversity, cultural amenities and water centered community events.

Access & Convenience

Businesses in Downtown Oshkosh find centrally located support services right at their fingertips. From accountants, printers, consultants, and attorneys, to retail shopping, local and county government to the federal post office, Downtown Oshkosh is at the center of it all.

Culture

No community is complete without a cultural heritage. Downtown Oshkosh is no different. A strong mix of unique restaurants, theaters, art galleries, night clubs, dance studios and lunch-time concert series attract local and regional residents and tourists to Downtown Oshkosh who spend time and dollars in downtown businesses.

Banking & Finance

Downtown Oshkosh remains the center for banking and finance. Local and regional banks and credit unions call downtown Oshkosh home. Along with professional financial planners, certified public accounting firms, insurance companies and major investment houses, Downtown Oshkosh can provide any type of financial help a business may need.

On the Water

Oshkosh on the Water provides a unique atmosphere and resource to the Downtown Business District. Day-in and day-out, the beauty of the Fox River provides a backdrop for special events and promotional activities that bring a steady stream of walking, biking, boating and car traffic through the streets of downtown Oshkosh.

Mission Statement

Our primary mission is to proactively position and promote the positive attributes of Downtown Oshkosh as well as to encourage recruitment and retention of diverse businesses that will foster continued economic growth in our downtown commercial districts.

Findings from the BID 2011 online survey

Over the last six months, the BID has worked collaboratively with Oshkosh-based marketing and research firm Blue Door Consulting to uncover additional insight into the community’s perception of the downtown. Together, we developed an online survey designed to gauge perception of the downtown, identify areas for improvement and collect consumer feedback. The survey was met with great success; more than 1,200 surveys were submitted! 

Use the links below to view the research findings.
Read the full report
Read a summary of key findings
Letter to downtown businesses

Next Steps
Developing a NEW Downtown Oshkosh website!

Our New Downtown Logo, hand selected by the public, has been chosen!

Click here to access the Brand Manual, so you too can use the logo for your printing needs.

We hope you’ll join the conversation by emailing the branding committee at branding@downtownoshkosh.com with your thoughts and questions.

The Downtown Oshkosh Branding Committee:

Funding for this initiative is provided by the downtown Oshkosh Business Improvement District (BID).

Click here for full article

Check out the progress downtown!
Downtown Facade Restoration Program

Before and After at 436 N. Main Street
(Stolley Studios)
www.oshkoshareacf.org