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.
BUSINESS CLIMATE
INFRASTRUCTURE
COLLABORATION
FINANCING
TRAINING
QUALITY OF LIFE
INDUSTRY
Ottawa County’s key industries driving our local economy.
ADVANCED
MANUFACTURING
#1 most common industry
#2 most specialized industry
HEALTHCARE
& SOCIAL SERVICES
#2 most common industry
TOURISM
& HOSPITALITY
#3 most common industry
#5 most specialized industry
RETAIL
TRADE
#4 most common industry
TRANSPORTATION, WAREHOUSING
& UTILITIES
#3 highest paying industry
#4 most specialized industry
#5 most common industry
EDUCATION
SERVICES
#5 most common industry
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LATEST NEWS
OCIC Business and Industry Awards Honor Local Leaders
(Article via The Beacon) - Ottawa County’s business community is thriving because the people behind those companies are concerned with
March 22, 2023
Skilled Trades Academy Impacts Students’ Lives, Rejuvenates Local Workforce
This year’s Ottawa County Skilled Trades Academy class is learning skills and accreditations that will give them an edge went
January 25, 2023
DESTINATION DEVELOPMENT GRANTS NOW AVAILABLE
Shores & Islands Ohio - They're back! Destination Development Grants are now available for projects that will attract and engage visitors,
January 20, 2023
Ottawa County Businesses Meet with OCIC, Chambers of Commerce
Owners Chris and Tom Gulvas met with Valerie Winterfield, Oak Harbor Chamber, Jessica Grzechowiak, OCIC, and Ottawa County Commissioner Mark
December 14, 2022
2022 Annual Trustee Meeting
The OCIC held our Annual Meeting and Holiday Reception on Wednesday, December 7 at the Port Clinton Yacht Club with
December 13, 2022
Ottawa County Safety Council: Mental Health Topic for November Meeting
THE BEACON - When local law enforcement officers are dispatched to address a person dealing with a mental health crisis,
November 23, 2022
Career showcase exposes youths to future job possibilities
PORT CLINTON NEWS MESSENGER — The future looked a little brighter for the nearly 500 local ninth graders who attended
October 14, 2022
OCIC Q3 Trustee Board Meeting
The OCIC held our 3rd Quarter Full Board of Trustees Meeting on Thursday, August 17 at the Catawba Island Club.
August 25, 2022
Experience Ottawa County 2022
Article by The Beacon The Ottawa County Improvement Corporation (OCIC) hosted the most unique Experience Ottawa County (EOC) event to
August 23, 2022
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