The worthington partnership
The Worthington Partnership is a volunteer-based 501(c)(3) non-profit organization focused on enhancing the geographic heart of Worthington, as well as attracting visitors and positive attention to the City of Worthington and areas within the Worthington City School district.
We promote the essence of community by designing special occasions to gather; supporting the advancement of local businesses; and beautifying and enhancing our historic district.
We stand as a strong and unique community advocate for growth, sustainability, collaboration, and engagement.
The Partnership engages in various ways such as community events (Farmers Markets, Chocolate Walk, Picnic with the Partnership, Sunday Fundays, Fall Crawl, Holiday Open House, and Illuminating Shopping) and hosting merchant meetings. The organization also provides ideas and input on ways to preserve Worthington’s community’s assets, including the historic buildings, promoting walking and biking resources, saving energy and other resources.
Our 2021 Annual Report can be downloaded here.
The Worthington Partnership is a member of Heritage Ohio and an affiliate-member of the national Main Street organization.
Get involved! If you would like to be involved in the activities of The Partnership, please email Annina Parini at worthingtonpartnership@gmail.com or click on the green "volunteer" button below.
Bike Path project information can be found here.
Connect with us
We couldn’t do what we do to enhance the experience in Worthington without strong partnerships with these organizations.
The Worthington Resource Pantry
The Worthington Area Chamber of Commerce
Executive team
Sara Gallaugher | FLOW
President
Vicki Gnezda | Worthington Schools
Secretary
Jennifer Reis | AI Insight
Treasurer
Cathe Moog | Moog Group
Immediate Past President
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
George Bleimes | Retired
Term Expires 2025
Jen Blosser | AR Workshop
Term Expires 2026
Aaron Brown | Worthington Enterprises
Ex-Officio
Sheena Costa-Flowers | HR Professional
Term Expires 2026
Sara Gallaugher | FLOW
Term Expires 2025
Pat Kelso | Photographer
Ex-Officio
Amy Lloyd | City Council Liaison
Term Expires 2027
Matthew Long | Howard Hannah Realty
Term Expires 2026
David McCorkle | City of Worthington
Term Expires 2025
Cathe Moog | Moog Group
Term Expires 2024
Sarah Mullen | Realtor, Keller Williams
Ex-Officio
Jennifer Reis | AI Insight
Term Expires 2025
staff
Annina Parini, Executive Director
Nina is a passionate advocate for Worthington. Using her considerable networking, project management, and leadership skills, honed in a career of non-profit management and with the U.S. House of Representatives, she works to enhance the Worthington experience. She lives 4 blocks off of High Street with her husband and three boys.
Beth Dekker, Tourism Director
Beth uses her long-time experience in small business management to teach classes on business development and entrepreneurship. She’s now focusing her skills to promote Worthington as its new tourism director. Beth lives with her husband and two boys in Worthington’s Wilson Hill neighborhood.