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Wooster Inn Case Study

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WOOSTER — With new restaurants popping up in downtown nearly every weekend, the city has transformed itself into a regional hot spot for a variety of restaurants.

To hear the Wooster Area Chamber of Commerce’s leaders describe it, the area has become a “hub of deliciousness.”

That prestigious mark was no more evident than learning of the finalists for this year’s Small Business Reception, to be held June 16 at the Wooster Inn (itself a finalist).

“With so many different options, it has allowed for more restaurants here,” said Justin Starlin, president of the Chamber. “It has stepped up the overall culinary scene.”

Samira Zimmerly, event and program administrator, pointed out the “hub of deliciousness” continues to bring in new people to …show more content…

Zimmerly noted one change to highlight the thriving restaurant scene will be the featuring of numerous local plates from finalists and other area caterers. A final list has not been completed.

But as Starlin noted through this year’s reception, the goal is to celebrate the unique, diverse offerings Wooster has available.

Sandra Hull, executive director of Main Street Wooster, said there are a number of reasons the city’s food scene has boomed and become a regional destination for Northeast Ohioans.

“Many of the restaurants are locally owned, the restaurants are not chains so each has its own signature,” Hull said, including unique, historic buildings enjoying a new life.

Hull added personal service, locally grown food, and other draws such as the Ohio Light Opera, bring people back to the area.

“Downtown Wooster has become a destination and the Wooster community and leadership has ownership in its success,” she said. “Downtown Wooster is unique in that a number of restaurants have expanded their space and there are more than 20 diverse restaurants, coffee shops with homemade baked goods,” with more to come, Hull

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