Sep
17
This years’ Experience Ottawa County event was unfortunately cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the OCIC and the Executive Board held a 3rd Quarter Trustee Meeting and Strategic Planning
RECENT NEWS
Sep
09
Oak Harbor, OH – The Ottawa County Improvement Corporation (www.ocic.biz) is pleased to announce that Carolyn Rodenhauser has joined the organization as the Business & Workforce Development Manager. In this
Jul
02
Owners Mel and Barb Ayers are at it again. This time, they’re here to bring a delicious, north coast barbeque spot to the shores of Lake Erie. The Que Barbecue
With Ohio’s economy on the rise, Ottawa County continues to gain momentum. Ottawa County is ripe with opportunity and is leading the way in advanced manufacturing, has an award-winning education system, touts a rich local history, and is home to the ever-beautiful Lake Erie shores and islands.
#1
Ernst & Young’s 2018 U.S. Investment Monitor ranks Ohio #1 in the nation in jobs and projects.
#4
Site Selection ranks Ohio #4
for state business climate –
up from 9 in 2011.
#10
Chief Executive ranks Ohio #10 in its Best States for Business rankings – up from 41 in 2011.
The Final Frontier
The James Webb Space Telescope will soon be heading into space in early to mid-2019. I-220H beryllium is needed for the JWST to withstand temperatures of negative 400 degrees in deep space. One of Ottawa County’s largest employers provides this beryllium needed for the launch.
Reach For The Sky
Having an international airport in right in our backyard is a remarkable asset. The airport can accommodate virtually any type of aircraft from private planes to large business jets. Take scenic tours of the Lake Erie Islands, explore more than 150 miles of unspoiled natural coastlines, or plan a day trip to Canada.
Don’t Give Up The Ship
Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry’s fleet of nine ships were outgunned by six British warships. After boarding the Niagara, Commodore Perry sailed directly into the British line, firing broadsides and forcing its surrender. The Battle of Lake Erie was a major turning point during the War of 1812.
THRIVE HERE
Your business will thrive in the County not just because of a skilled workforce and high quality of life, but because there is a strong network of existing businesses who actively partner together and advocate for each other’s continued success. Ottawa County’s location on the shores of Lake Erie provides a work/life balance that attracts and retains the best talent for your company; with a high quality of living combined with low business and personal costs, the American Dream is well within reach.
RECENT NEW BUSINESSES
Trish McCartney Insurance Agency
State Farm
Opened August 2016
Port Clinton, Ohio
Portage River Paddling Co.
Kayak & Canoe Livery
Opened July 2016
Oak Harbor & Port Clinton, Ohio
Greer Automotive & Towing
Auto Repair & Towing
Opened August 2018
Oak Harbor, Ohio
