PARTNER CONNECTION - BRIDGING THE GAP

Connect your business to the experience of visitors to the destination! Having a clear picture of industry trends, profiles, and data give us the foundation for understanding who our target markets are, what they want, and how to market to them. Shores & Islands Ohio is continuously conducting research and gathering information that helps us plan and develop campaigns and programs. We make this information available and encourage industry partners to do the same! Information below provides insightful blogs, presentations, marketing and co-op information, and other research.

Learn more about leveraging your business with social media, by reading this sponsored article written by Gold Gorilla Media, Justin Majeroni.

For more information on member benefits and partner options, visit our member benefits page!


COMPASS LEARNING

A low-cost continuing education program, focusing on a variety of topics that benefit the Shores & Islands region and partners presented in conjunction with ECEDC and OCIC. Planning in progress, 2025 dates will soon be added here.

 

COMMUNITY CHATS

The Visitor Experience team will be making the rounds to each community in the Shores & Islands region soon! We’ll be sharing ongoing projects, business updates, and mingling with the community. Local merchants, business owners, and operators are invited to join us for a Shore & Islands update followed by Q&A and networking.

Can’t make it? Don’t worry! We’ll be hitting the road and hosting these Community Chats throughout the entire year and will be coming to a neighborhood near you soon!  We’ll see you soon!

 

Check back often, events are added here frequently! 


Joseph Sugalski

Joseph Sugalski Partner Accounts Manager

Manages partner assets and the Partner Portal. Assists with partner benefits and group-related services.


2025 Shores & Islands SHORE AWARD

Shores & Islands Ohio is accepting nominations for our annual Superior Hospitality RecognitionSHOREAward in recognition of an individual in Shores & Islands Ohio’ tourism industry who demonstrates the true spirit of hospitality, customer satisfaction, and commitment to service to the people of our community and our guests. This individual goes beyond the typical job description to enhance the guest's experience which contributes to the overall destination success of Shores & Islands Ohio.