Why Have An UPtown Columbus, Inc. ?

The top cities in America have superb downtown areas that attract new businesses, tourists, major conventions and residents to the city.  The primary factor influencing new businesses and employees to relocate to a city is the vitality of the city's downtown area and its ability to promote a clean and safe environment. UPtown Columbus, Inc. helps Columbus become one of the finest cities in America by ensuring—

• That we continue to execute quality projects in an organized fashion that follows the UPtown Master Plan.
• That urban blight in the Uptown area becomes a thing of the past .
• The Uptown Columbus area continues to grow in the right direction (i.e., a balanced business/retail mix; quality family/tourist cultural and entertainment facilities and attractions; aesthetically pleasing streetscapes and store fronts that reflect our heritage; a clean and safe Uptown area where people want to visit, live, work, shop, dine and enjoy).
• Continuation of well known special events that attract people throughout the Southeastern region to Columbus, i.e., UPtown Jam, Ma Rainey Benefit Concert, Riverfest Weekend, Rivertown Live, Saint Paddy's Day Uptown Celebration, large convention and trade shows, and sporting events.
• Continued financial backing for local small businesses that are unable to obtain financing through conventional means.

Our Mission

As the only Certified Development Company in Columbus, UPtown Columbus, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization facilitates and coordinates economic revitalization initiatives throughout the Central Business District, Riverfront and overall Uptown area through:

• managing individual projects
• consulting on new business ventures
• acting as a liaison for all interested parties through participation and membership on numerous councils and committees in the Columbus area