2013 Retail Trends

What will 2031 bring to the Hilltop?  Need ideas for opening a new business? Or maybe you want to update your existing business? To get some insight into current trends and issue, Boulevard Strategies has made their list available to you! Explore 10 key trends, insights, observations, and musings regarding the retail industry in Central Ohio [...]

Hilltop Art Co-Op Pictures

On October 1, 2011 the HBA and Color Blind the World sponsored the Hilltop Art Co-Op.  Despite the weather, murals were painted and hung around the neighborhood.  Channel 6 news stopped by.  See their report HERE.  More pictures from the day are in the photo gallery HERE.  The Highland West Neighbors Association also has some [...]

2011 Retail Trends and Issues

What will 2011 bring to the Hilltop?  Need ideas for opening a new business? Or maybe you want to update your existing business? To get some insight into current trends and issue, Boulevard Strategies has made their list available to you!  You can download it here: – DOWNLOAD Top 10 Retail Trends and Issues to Watch [...]

Hilltop/W Broad St. Area Proposed Commercial Overlay – UPDATED

Hilltop/W Broad St. Area Proposed Commercial Overlay UPDATED

The Weston Vision

A good article describing the new partnership between area businessess, residents, and local government entities can be found on Columbus Underground.  The Weston Area Partnership mission is: “committed to the revitalization and sustained growth of the west side of Columbus in the area surrounding the Columbus Hollywood Casino, achieved through a collaborative approach with all [...]

New GHAC Commissioners!

Congratulation to Newly Elected GHAC Commissioners! On June 26, 2010, the following four individuals were selected by their community to serve on the Greater Hilltop Area Commission with three-year terms beginning at our July 6th meeting. Please extending best wishes to each of them as we approach a new commission year! • Dru Bagley, incumbent [...]

Greater Hilltop 2010 Retail Trends & Issues

Our fragile economic recovery shows ability for growth in a variety of consumer areas that could serve the Hilltop well.  While consumer confidence is finally on the rise, spending patterns may have changed forever.  In recognizing this, retailers are adjusting their inventories and commercial real estate is adjusting its tenants.  These adjustments include many areas [...]

Mobile Vending Update

The HBA sponsored an open meeting at Mount Carmel Auditorium on April 14, 2010 for interested parties to learn more about our city’s mobile vending units. HBA board member Jaime Mueller hosted the meeting.   Speakers included: Chris Pressutti, Jody Spurlock, Janine Aeh and other city officials. Attending were Greater Hilltop Area Commissioners, HBA members, Ashley [...]