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Shores & Islands Ohio welcomes two new staff members

Shores & Islands Ohio recently welcomed two new staff members to its travel and tourism team.

Erie, Ottawa county community foundation grant application windows open

The Erie County Community Foundation (ECCF) and Ottawa County Community Foundation (OCCF) are now accepting grant applications for their 2025 cycles, offering funding to nonprofit organizations dedicated to improving their communities.

Building bridges, both literally and figuratively:

The City of Port Clinton has been awarded funding through the Active Transportation Infrastructure Investment Program (ATIIP), a grant program from the Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration. The funding will be used to plan a connected multi-use pathway that will transform pedestrian and bicycle travel between Erie and Ottawa Counties.

Hooked on catfish: How catfish charters are changing the game on Sandusky Bay

Nine years ago, Scott Heston started the first catfishing charter on the Sandusky Bay, Captain Scott’s Catfish Charter. Since then, more charters targeting channel catfish have popped up, and the fish is rising in popularity on Lake Erie.

‘Operation Lollipop Drop’ not a flop:

“Operation Lollipop Drop" aims to prepare students to take the Federal Aviation Administration exam.

Geeking out over Grummans:

Owners and admirers of company’s vintage aircraft will spend a week at Erie-Ottawa International Airport talking shop at annual GOPA convention.

HAIL storm on the horizon: local experts to lead business innovation session

This event offers an opportunity for local businesses to gain knowledge and advice to enhance their operations and drive growth.

Emily Messino joins Shores & Islands Ohio staff

Emily Messino joins the Shores & Islands Ohio team as partner relations manager.

A birds-eye view of downtown Sandusky (Photo/City of Sandusky)
Shores & Islands Ohio region sets record for travel and tourism

More than $3 billion in tourism sales was generated in Erie and Ottawa counties in 2023.

Collaborative economic development fuels growth in Greater Sandusky Region

Teams from the Greater Sandusky Partnership and Huron County Growth Partnership work alongside state and local officials to attract businesses and manufacturers by highlighting unique regional assets, robust infrastructure, and coordinated incentives, resulting in high-paying job opportunities and community growth.

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