Experience Ottawa County is our premier marketing event to promote why Ottawa County as a great place to live, work and play. Attendees enjoy local food, beverages, and an evening of networking. This years’ EOC event will be held on August 19th. Register for the event or become a sponsor – or both!
2021 EOC Sponsors
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
Ohio’s Business-Education Leader Awards for Excellent Business Advisory Councils Announced
COLUMBUS, OHIO – State Superintendent of Public Instruction Paolo DeMaria together with Ohio Lt. Governor Jon Husted announced Tuesday, March
March 4, 2021
Avery Dennison Acquires ACPO Ltd.
(source: Avery Dennison press) Glendale, CA – Avery Dennison announced Monday, January 4, 2021 that it has acquired the business
January 7, 2021
23 Small Businesses Receive Innovation Grant
In early October, the Ottawa County Improvement Corporation (OCIC) launched the Regional Incubator for Sustainability and Entrepreneurship (RISE) Small Business
December 22, 2020
Regional Manufacturer Commits To Northwest Ohio With Significant Investment And New Jobs
soure: Regional Growth Partnership - A well-established Northwest Ohio manufacturing company has announced plans to expand its operations into Ottawa
December 7, 2020
OCIC Unanimously Passes Resolution in Favor of Workable Replacement of House Bill 6
The Ottawa County Improvement Corporation (OCIC) has passed a resolution outlining the detrimental impact the repeal of House Bill 6
October 1, 2020
2nd Year for the Ottawa County Skilled Trades Academy
The Ottawa County Business Advisory Council (BAC) held an Open House on Thursday, September 17 for 11 high school seniors
September 22, 2020
OCIC’s 3rd Quarter Trustee Meeting & Strategic Planning Session
This years’ Experience Ottawa County event was unfortunately cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the OCIC and the Executive
September 17, 2020
OCIC Hires Business & Workforce Development Manager
Oak Harbor, OH – The Ottawa County Improvement Corporation (www.ocic.biz) is pleased to announce that Carolyn Rodenhauser has joined the
September 9, 2020
The Que Barbecue & Brew Opens in Ottawa County
Owners Mel and Barb Ayers are at it again. This time, they’re here to bring a delicious, north coast barbeque
July 2, 2020
