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.
INDUSTRY
Ottawa County’s key industries driving our local economy.
ADVANCED
MANUFACTURING
#1 most common industry
#2 most 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
OCIC Business and Industry Awards recognizes shining stars of Ottawa County
The Ottawa County Improvement Corporation (OCIC) brought together some of the county’s most impactful businesses, organizations and individuals as it
March 13, 2024
Childcare Resource Open House addresses childcare needs in Ottawa County
As businesses struggle to find employees, some potential workers face the frustrating obstacle of finding childcare so they can accept
March 12, 2024
Ottawa County Childcare Initiative Holding Open House
The need to find quality childcare is one of the many challenges parents face. Childcare is at the core of
February 28, 2024
OhioMeansJobs New Branding
Last month, OhioMeansJobs unveiled a refreshed brand identity, which included a new logo and new color scheme. The updated logo
January 30, 2024
2023 Annual Trustee Meeting
The OCIC held our Annual Meeting and Holiday Reception on Wednesday, December 6 at the Genoa Civic Theatre with food
December 28, 2023
Students discover unexpected opportunities at Career Showcase
The Ottawa County Business Advisory Council hosted its 9th Annual Ottawa County Career Showcase on Wednesday, Oct. 4 at a
October 12, 2023
Experience Ottawa County: A success amongst manicured gardens of Schedel Arboretum
Article via The Beacon A bit of rain that greeted attendees of the 28th annual Experience Ottawa County at Schedel
September 14, 2023
North Point BAC Receives 4 Star Award
On July 14th, the Ohio Department of Education and Ohio Lt. Governor Jon Husted recognized the North Point Business Advisory
July 19, 2023
2023 OCIC Q2 Trustee Board Meeting
The OCIC held our second quarter Trustee Meeting on Wednesday, June 28th at the Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge with food
June 29, 2023