NEWS & UPDATES

Jan 30

OhioMeansJobs New Branding

Last month, OhioMeansJobs unveiled a refreshed brand identity, which included a new logo and new color scheme. The updated logo reflects a new aesthetic while still embodying the organization's core

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Dec 28

2023 Annual Trustee Meeting

The OCIC held our Annual Meeting and Holiday Reception on Wednesday, December 6 at the Genoa Civic Theatre with food provided by Rayz Cafe. The meeting included a Year in

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Jun 08

Regional Housing Study Results

Firelands Forward partnered with Bowen National Research to conduct a housing study of the Firelands Region. The Firelands Region Housing Study was released in May of 2023. The goal behind

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Dec 13

2022 Annual Trustee Meeting

The OCIC held our Annual Meeting and Holiday Reception on Wednesday, December 7 at the Port Clinton Yacht Club with food provided by Bistro 163. The meeting included a recap

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Aug 25

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. The meeting included an update on OCIC activities including OhioMeansJobs

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Aug 23

Experience Ottawa County 2022

Article by The Beacon The Ottawa County Improvement Corporation (OCIC) hosted the most unique Experience Ottawa County (EOC) event to date on Wednesday, Aug. 17. The venue changed, the format

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Jun 21

OCIC Q2 Trustee Board Meeting

The OCIC held our 2nd Quarter Full Board of Trustees Meeting on Tuesday, June 21st at Bay Point Resort & Marina. The lunch meeting included a cyber security presentation, OCIC

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Dec 10

2021 Annual Trustee Meeting

OCIC held their Annual Trustee Meeting on Thursday, December 2 at Schedel Gardens in Elmore. OCIC Trustee and Associate members, elected officials and members from the Regional Growth Partnership (JobsOhio)

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Aug 23

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 local business and community leaders, elected officials, and regional partners

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Mar 17

OCIC Coronavirus (COVID-19) Notice

As we all address the impacts of COVID-19 there seems to be more questions than answers.  The Ottawa County Improvement Corporation is still operational and focused on providing factual and actionable answers to questions pertaining

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Nov 07

2019 Annual Trustee Meeting

The Ottawa County Improvement Corporation held their Annual Trustee Meeting on Wednesday, November 6, 2019 at the Canoe Club Wine Bar in Marblehead. OCIC Trustee and Associate members, Ottawa County Commissioners

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Jun 24

4CG Initiative

Economic development and workforce development organizations in Huron, Ottawa, Sandusky and Seneca Counties are partnering together under the 4CG initiative. 4CG represents the 4 County Group 4 Collaborative Growth.  The

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Jun 12

2019 CEO Internship Program

12 High School Students Complete Internships with Local Employers The Ottawa County Business Advisory Council welcomed eleven high school seniors and one high school junior who successfully completed the Career

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Nov 06

2018 Annual Trustee Meeting

The Ottawa County Improvement Corporation held their Annual Trustee Meeting on Monday, November 5, 2018 at Wine Flight in Elmore. OCIC Trustee and Associate members, Ottawa County Commissioners and local community

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Experience Ottawa County 2018
Aug 31

Re-Experience Ottawa County 2018

The Ottawa County Improvement Corporation (OCIC) held its annual “Experience Ottawa County” program on August 23rd at The Keys on Put-in-Bay, bringing local business leaders, community leaders, elected officials, and

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Jun 20

OCIC 2nd Quarter Trustee Meeting

The Ottawa County Improvement Corporation held their 2nd Quarter Trustee Meeting on Tuesday, June 19 at Schedel Arboretum and Gardens. OCIC Trustee and Associate members, Ottawa County Commissioners were in attendance.

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Jun 05

2018 CEO Internship Program

The Ottawa County Business Advisory Council welcomed four high school seniors and three high school juniors who successfully completed the Career Engagement Opportunities (CEO) Internship Program during the 2018 school

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May 06

OCIC Hires Employment Resources Assistant

Oak Harbor, OH – In April, the OhioMeansJobs-Ottawa County center welcomed Tricia Tallman as the Employment Resources Assistant. Ms. Tallman has provided assistance with resume writing, unemployment services, forming positive

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Feb 26

OCIC Hires Employment Resources Coordinator

Oak Harbor, OH – The Ottawa County Improvement Corporation (www.ocic.biz) is pleased to announce that Chrissy Ernsberger has joined the organization as the Employment Resources Coordinator for OhioMeansJobs Ottawa County. 

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Dec 19

2017 OCIC Annual Report

The Ottawa County Improvement Corporation (OCIC)’s mission is to serve as the lead economic and workforce development agency in Ottawa County.  Our vision is to become a recognized strategic resource

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Oct 03

Organization Helps 267 Find Jobs

SANDUSKY REGISTER A local job search office wants to help more Ottawa County residents find employment. Last year, the Ottawa County Improvement Corporation reopened the local OhioMeansJobs headquarters near Oak Harbor.

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Jun 06

CEO Internship Program

The Ottawa County Business Advisory Council welcomed three high school seniors who successfully completed the Career Engagement Opportunities (CEO) Internship Program during the 2017 school year. On June 2, each

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Aug 25

Experience Ottawa County 2016

The Ottawa County Improvement Corporation (OCIC) held its annual “Experience Ottawa County” program on August 18th at The Keys on Put-in-Bay, bringing local business leaders, community leaders, elected officials, and

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Feb 21

Manufacturing Equipment Upgrades at Millbury

The Millbury, Ohio Custom Glass Solutions fabrication facility is in the process of adding major manufacturing equipment. The Millbury facility fabricates flat, tempered glass products and serves as a distribution

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