Main Street Wooster's mission is to keep Downtown Wooster thriving. In Partnership with the City of Wooster, we are proud to celebrate and reward the entrepreneurial spirit in our community. Competitive nominees help energize downtown and deliver meaningful community impact.
Nominees must demonstrate:
Less than five years in business, and
Positive impact on Downtown Wooster, and
Own and operate their business, with
Sustained presence in Downtown Wooster, such as:
Lease/own brick and mortar in the C-4 District for at least six months, or
Has minimum six-month lease/Wooster Works commitment, or
Products sold in C-4 District for at least six months (e.g. at Local Roots), or
Farmers Market participant for at least 22 weeks
Award Details:
Three finalists will be announced in early January, with the winner revealed at our January 30th Annual Meeting. The Winning Emerging Entrepreneur of 2025 will receive:
$5,000 cash prize
Customized marketing strategy ($5,000 value)
Consultation with the City of Wooster Development Manager
Press release