Membership

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Donate to or Become a Member of UWI

Uptown Westerville Inc. (UWI) is proud to support the City of Westerville by preserving its historic heritage, supporting its economic vitality and building community in the City’s center core. 

Our historic preservation efforts sustain the charm and character of our unique Uptown. Our activities and events build and promote a vibrant community for residents and visitors to enjoy. ​

When small businesses thrive, when residents have pride for their home, when people visit from other towns, and when our community is connected, the future of our favorite place is bright. 

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Donate

If you enjoy the events and projects UWI has brought to Westerville, please consider supporting our efforts with a tax-deductible donation to the organization.

In addition to the events on the postcard above, UWI also presents the Uptown DORA (Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area), the Historic Plaques on Uptown commercial buildings, the Westerville Art Hop, the Uptown Cookie Walk and also added Uptown Westerville to the National Parks Services listing as a Historic Commercial District.

Business Memberships

 

Small Business Member — $200

Membership to UWI offers features that uniquely benefit your organization. These include:​

  • Exclusive access to UWI event participation. UWI members can actively participate in Uptown events.
  • Representation on UWI website and social media ( Facebook reaching over 60,000 this past year with over 70,000 impressions, Instagram reaching over 4,000. The UWI Website hosts over 45,000 uniques visits per year) and access to local and regional news and media outlets.
  • A comprehensive Uptown Events Calendar, complete with logos, event descriptions, date ranges and clickable links to your website and social media​
  • Listing in the Uptown Holiday gift guide, if applicable
  • Spotlight of your business on the UWI blog
  • Opportunity for promotional postcards featuring your business at all events (postcard development/printing is at merchant expense).
  • ​Special offers to participate in events and activities that compliment and promote your business​
  • Annual meetings and quarterly updates; email communications with relevant Uptown information, input on new projects and events.

 

Gold Level Business Membership — $1,000

General Business Memberships include all the features of the Small Business Membership, plus:

  • ​Special presence on event pages with corporate logo
  • ​Recognition on event volunteer shirts
  • Ability to have a tent/table at UWI events such as Fourth Friday or the Farmers Market
  • Ability to have organizational brochures or literature handed out at UWI events.