WHY OTTAWA COUNTY
Ottawa County has a great working relationship with our regional partners, and are able to help meet your business needs. We are proud to be located in a region, state, and metropolitan area that have consistently won Governor’s Cup Awards from Site Selection Magazine. With a business friendly tax climate, available grant funding, real property incentives, workforce training assistance, and more, your business will thrive in Ottawa County.
INDUSTRY
Ottawa County’s key industries driving our local economy.
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ADVANCED
MANUFACTURING
#1 most common industry
#2 most specialized industry
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HEALTHCARE
& SOCIAL SERVICES
#2 most common industry
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TOURISM
& HOSPITALITY
#3 most common industry
#5 most specialized industry
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RETAIL
TRADE
#4 most common industry
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TRANSPORTATION, WAREHOUSING
& UTILITIES
#3 highest paying industry
#4 most specialized industry
#5 most common industry
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EDUCATION
SERVICES
#5 most common industry
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LATEST NEWS
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Ottawa County Receives $1.5 million to Expand Workforce Programs
On June 29th, the Ohio State Senate appropriated $700 million in projects included in SB 288 that will fund initiatives
July 5, 2024
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2024 OCIC Q2 Trustee Board Meeting
Overview The OCIC held our second quarter Trustee Meeting on Tuesday, June 18th at South Beach Resort with food provided
June 21, 2024
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Inaugural TRU Safety Conference Held
The inaugural TRU Safety Conference was held on Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at the Catawba Island Club. The conference kicked
May 3, 2024
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Ottawa County BR&E 2024 Survey Launch
The Ottawa County Community Improvement Corporation (OCIC), in partnership with Ohio State University Extension, the Ohio Sea Grant College Program,
March 28, 2024
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Ottawa County Freshmen Attend Inaugural Women’s Conference
March celebrates Women’s History Month and what better way to celebrate than a Young Women conference. Ottawa County’s freshmen girls
March 28, 2024
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Student Boot Camps Give County Students a Broader View of their Futures
(Article via The Beacon) When Port Clinton High School (PCHS) students stepped into the Emergency Management Agency (EMA) operations center
March 20, 2024
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Employers Attend Small Business Financing Seminar
As a small business owner, securing adequate financing stands as a cornerstone for success. Whether launching a startup, expanding an
March 19, 2024
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OCIC Business and Industry Awards recognizes shining stars of Ottawa County
(Article via The Beacon) The Ottawa County Improvement Corporation (OCIC) brought together some of the county’s most impactful businesses, organizations
March 13, 2024
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Childcare Resource Open House addresses childcare needs in Ottawa County
(Article via The Beacon) As businesses struggle to find employees, some potential workers face the frustrating obstacle of finding childcare
March 12, 2024
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