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
WORKFORCE
FINANCING
TRAINING
QUALITY OF LIFE
INDUSTRY
Ottawa County’s key industries driving our local economy.
ADVANCED
MANUFACTURING
#1 most common industry
#2 mos 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
Destination Development Grant Now Available in Ottawa County
PORT CLINTON, OHIO, July 12, 2022 --- A new matching grant program is available for the purpose of assisting Ottawa
July 13, 2022
BAC, North Point ESC Held 2nd Ottawa County Teacher Boot Camp
18 teachers from Benton-Carroll-Salem Local School District, Danbury Local Schools, Genoa Local Schools, Port Clinton City School District and Woodmore
July 5, 2022
OCIC Q2 Trustee Board Meeting
The OCIC held our 2nd Quarter Full Board of Trustees Meeting on Tuesday, June 21st at Bay Point Resort &
June 21, 2022
8 Graduate from Skilled Trades Academy
The Ottawa County Business Advisory Council (BAC) held their 2nd Graduation Ceremony for the Ottawa County Skilled Trades Academy (STA)
May 20, 2022
Shores & Islands Ohio Launch Event
Shores & Islands Ohio held a launch event on March 23 at Kalahari Resorts and Convention Center for their new
March 24, 2022
2021 Business & Industry Awards Event
The Ottawa County Improvement Corporation held their annual Business and Industry Awards at the Liberty Aviation Museum on March 9,
March 10, 2022
OCIC Strategic Plan: A Road Map for Years to Come
by Executive Director Chris Singerling During most of 2021, the Ottawa County Improvement Corporation (OCIC) Board of Trustees, which consists
February 10, 2022
YouScience – Don’t Miss this Opportunity to Connect your Business to Students!
Through the work of the Ottawa County Business Advisory Council (BAC) hosted by the Ottawa County Improvement Corporation (OCIC) and
February 4, 2022
Ottawa County Schools Opening Doors, Introducing Students to Local Opportunities
The Ottawa County Business Advisory Council (BAC), schools and local businesses are partnering to better educate students about current and
January 13, 2022
