UPPER ARLINGTON AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
BUSINESS MONTHLY The Power to Make a Difference
July 2011
Issue 36
A ‘Taste’ of Upper Arlington
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This year’s newest addition to the Taste of UA will showcase “The Buckeye Mobile Tour.” The Buckeye Mobile Tour travels throughout the state of Ohio, engaging fans through interactive games and sponsor activities. The tours will help bring the Buckeye Spirit to the streets. One of the corporate tour stops will be at the Taste of Upper Arlington. “I am extremely excited to partner with Ohio State IMG Marketing this year,” said Becky Hajost, president of the UA Area Chamber of Commerce. “Not only will they add to the spirit of the day, they will be bringing Brutus the Buckeye and the cheerleaders. We also have the ability to tag the Taste of Upper Arlington’s lead sponsors in advertisements that involve any cross promotion.” “With the inclusion of two 30-second commercials within the Ohio State/Big 10 pre-season kick-off show that will air on July 28 on 97.1 The Fan, as well as passthrough opportunities at select tour stops promoting the Taste of UA, our participants should see an additional uptick in attendance,” said Charlie Groezinger with SGO Designer Glass. This year’s Taste features two exciting bands, amusement rides and more for event goers to enjoy while sampling food and learning about the products and services offered by area businesses at the 18th annual Taste of UA. More than 130 area businesses and organizations will share their
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The Taste of UA was a great event for us. Not only did we get new clients out of it but hundreds of people saw our name and talked with us. We’re sure many more clients will come from this event and the cost is so insignificant compared to the return. We look forward to the next Taste of Upper Arlington.
MATTHEW HICKEY
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— owner of CORE Fitness Studios
cuisine, wares and services at the event. Restaurants sell samples of their signature menu items and enter to win the annual “Taste of UA” food contest. Local celebrities, including Johnny DiLoretto with Fox 28 News, will judge appetizers, entrees and desserts, selecting winners for first, second and third place. The Bier Garten will showcase Avalon Nine. Avalon Nine is acoustic duo Linda Blaine (Circleville) and David Clutter (Gahanna), who have performed together since 2005. Avalon Nine plays a fun, eclectic mix with acoustic guitars, vocal harmonies, and a touch of whimsy. Magic Hat Brewing Company will sponsor the Bier Garten this year and will be located at the southwest end of the park in the parking lot of St. Agatha’s church. “Magic Hat Brewing company is proud to participate in this year’s Taste of UA. The event serves as a wonderful venue to showcase the diverse portfolio of Magic See THE TASTE OF UA, page 2
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