TIFFIN, OHIO – March 23, 2026 – Downtown Tiffin will host the Heritage Ohio Revitalization Series Workshop, Design That Drives Downtown Success, on May 20, 2026, at the Chandelier Community Event Center. The full-day workshop will bring together downtown merchants, property owners, and community leaders from throughout the state to explore strategies that enhance storefront appeal and support economic vitality.

The morning session will feature Magnetic Main Streets: Designing Storefronts That Invite, Engage, and Increase Cash Flow, led by Tiersa Wodash, founder of Brick and Mortar. Wodash, a licensed architect in Minnesota and Wisconsin, specializes in revitalizing existing buildings and helping small businesses transform underutilized spaces into vibrant, high-performing destinations.

Participants will learn about key factors that influence storefront design and performance. Topics will include lighting basics, design cohesion, and interior and exterior improvements that can affect customer engagement and foot traffic. The session will provide practical tools and considerations that attendees can apply to their own spaces.

“This workshop is a great opportunity for business owners, downtown leaders, and community stakeholders from across Ohio to learn practical strategies they can use in any downtown setting,” said Donna Gross, Downtown Tiffin Main Street Manager. “By sharing practical design ideas and real-world insights, we hope to help communities of all sizes strengthen their business districts and create more inviting spaces.”

The afternoon sessions will include an overview of the Downtown Tiffin Façade Program and its impact on the downtown commercial district. The Gossman Group will present on the importance of a comprehensive downtown plan, followed by guided walking tours highlighting recent projects and investments in Downtown Tiffin.

Registration for the workshop is available online through Eventbrite.

Heritage Ohio promotes economic growth through the preservation and revitalization of downtowns and neighborhoods across Ohio. Heritage Ohio is the coordinating agency for the Ohio Main Street Program and is the designated statewide Ohio preservation partner with the National Trust for Historic Preservation. Through saving the places that matter we can all build a community and live better. Learn more about how to become involved by visiting www.heritageohio.org.

[Pictured: Tiersa Wodash, founder of Brick and Mortar]

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About Downtown Tiffin
The revitalization of Downtown Tiffin began in 2011 with the formation of Tiffin Tomorrow, a grassroots initiative led by community members dedicated to promoting economic development and ensuring the long-term prosperity of the downtown district. In 2014, the City of Tiffin partnered with local organizations to serve as the official downtown development entity. Tiffin Tomorrow was incorporated into this effort, which now operates under the Seneca County Collaborative as the Downtown Development Board, the governing body for downtown revitalization efforts.

Since 2015, Downtown Tiffin has proudly participated in Heritage Ohio’s Main Street Program, further strengthening its commitment to historic preservation, economic vitality, and community engagement. Downtown Tiffin is also recognized as a nationally accredited Main Street America Program. Learn more at www.DowntownTiffin.org.

About the Seneca County Collaborative
The Seneca County Collaborative brings together the Seneca Regional Chamber & Development, Downtown Tiffin, and Destination Seneca County under one unified structure to better serve the businesses, communities, and residents of Seneca County. This integrated approach aligns economic development, tourism, downtown revitalization, and business services to create greater impact, improve access to resources, and drive long-term success across the county. Learn more at www.OneSeneca.org.