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
High School Freshmen Explore Career Opportunities
The Return of the Annual Ottawa County Career Showcase The Ottawa County Business Advisory Council had a triumphant return of
October 8, 2021
Husted: Variety of skilled trades gives students a wide spectrum of choice
Port Clinton News Herald - That jobs are being created faster than employers are even able to fill them, Lt.
September 17, 2021
Experience Ottawa County 2021 Event
The Ottawa County Improvement Corporation (OCIC) held its annual Experience Ottawa County (EOC) program on August 19th. The event brought
August 23, 2021
Ottawa County Skilled Trades Academy Inaugural Graduation Ceremony
Graduation The Ottawa County Business Advisory Council (BAC) held their Inaugural Graduation Ceremony for the Ottawa County Skilled Trades Academy
May 27, 2021
OCIC Honors Ottawa County Businesses, Local Leaders at Awards Event
The Ottawa County Improvement Corporation held our annual Business and Industry Awards at Gideon Owen Wine Company on Wednesday, May
May 17, 2021
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
