Shop Uptown Westerville. The Westerville Uptown Merchants Association.

▪ About WUMA.

The Westerville Uptown Merchants Association is a connected community of merchants located in Uptown Westerville dedicated to the development and continuing support of Uptown Westerville in its historic role as the heart of this community.

The Mission of the Westerville Uptown Merchants Association is to present ourselves as a unified and cohesive voice on behalf of our member businesses in marketing, advertising, and maintaining a strong business atmosphere in the uptown area.

WUMA Goals

▪ Promote Uptown Westerville as a destination, shopping, dining, business, and entertainment district.

▪ Increase membership in the association.

▪ Make WUMA a respected business association.

▪ Increase opportunities to grow member business success through education and mentoring.

▪ Develop and run events to their fullest potential.

▪ Partner with associations like the Chamber of Commerce, City of Westerville, and Westerville Visitors and Convention Bureau to promote the Uptown Area.

▪ Associate WUMA with a recognized area organization/charity.

WUMA Meetings are open to everyone! Meetings last 1 hour and take place on the first Thursday of each month, with alternating start times: 8:15 a.m. and 6:15 p.m. Meetings are hosted at full WUMA member businesses, so locations vary.

Image: Garrett Wonders Memorial Bike race, sponsored by WUMA member, Westerville Bike Shop, June 2007. Photo provided by Brickstreet Communications. ©2007 Brickstreet Communications. All rights reserved.