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From the Winner's Circle: DORA (Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area)


The Wooster DORA (Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area) is a collaborative initiative led by the Wooster Chamber of Commerce. The spark for this initiative was lit by downtown restaurants and retailers that had limited customer capacity but needed a way to increase traffic downtown. The initiative gave visitors an opportunity to sip, stroll, and explore downtown while patronizing multiple establishments. Join us to hear how Chamber of the Year winner Wooster Area Chamber of Commerce helped to bring life - and foot traffic - back to its downtown during a most challenging time.