ABOUT WESTERVILLE INC.

What is our mission? 
To strengthen and beautify our unique Uptown while fostering economic development, historic preservation and a sense of community.​

What is our vision?  
​Enhancing lives by strengthening the heart of Westerville.

Who is leading Uptown?  
The Board of Directors is comprised of passionate, engaged, diverse business and building owners, residents, elected officials, and representatives from Westerville-based institutions:

 - Bill Bishop, Westerville Area Chamber of Commerce
 - Dennis Blair, Blair IT
 - Troy Bonte, Otterbein University
 - Nicole Harrison, Pure Roots Boutique & Gallery
 - Larry Jenkins, Westerville City Council
 - Meredith Jones, Flexco Fleet Services
 - Steve Lebold, The Middlefield Banking Co.
 - Kurt McCurdy, HER Realtors
 - Steven Michalovich, Nationwide
 - Kristin Michel, Westerville Public Library
 - James Minter, Westerville Visitors and Convention Bureau
 - Nancy Nestor-Baker, Westerville City School District Board of Education
 - ​Doug Winbigler, Amish Originals Furniture Co.
​ - ​Chuck Woodson, Heartland Bank

AREAS OF FOCUS

Uptown Westerville Inc. has aligned under four distinct focus areas to promote and foster a dynamic central district for Westerville: 

Organization – Build partnerships among diverse groups of stakeholders including merchants, residents, public officials, educators, and civic organizations to recruit new members and volunteers in revitalizing, promoting and enhancing Uptown.

Design – Enhance the physical attributes of the district through image building, new construction, public improvements, historic preservation, and thoughtful design of storefronts, signage, landscaping, etc. in alignment with the existing Uptown Plan.

Promotion – Market the Uptown as a whole by strengthening the community’s positive image, communicate Uptown’s unique features as an inviting and exciting place for residents, Otterbein students and staff, visitors, and investors and plan special events and fundraisers.

Economic Enhancement – Create new opportunities through appropriate development, recruit new businesses to maintain a balanced retail mix, convert underutilized spaces into productive housing, offices or cultural facilities, and improve the competitiveness of the existing merchant mix.

Uptown Westerville Inc. is funded through a public/private partnership. To support the mission and join us in shaping the future of Uptown Westerville, click here.

How to Participate?

Attend Events

Bring your friends and family to one of our many events.

Be a Sponsor

Contact us to join our sponsors for the organization, events or if you have ideas for other partnerships.

Join Our Members

Our members are committed to the history and future Uptown Westerville. We hope you will join us.