Partner Resources
SHORES & ISLANDS OHIO
We are the official destination marketing organization for Erie and Ottawa Counties in Ohio, together known as Shores & Islands Ohio. Nearly 11 million visitors come to our region each year, where they enjoy our spectacular attractions, amazing scenery, varied lodging, delicious eateries, and frequent a number of local businesses.
MISSION STATEMENT
Enhance the Destination's Economic Vitality through Collaborative Promotion and Creation of Memorable Experiences that increases visitor engagement, thus enhancing the region's Quality of Life.
LEADERSHIP
Shores & Islands Ohio is guided by board members by volunteers from local businesses, organizations and government. Click here for a list of board members.
2022 GUEST INFORMATION GUIDE
The Guest Information Guide is for informational purposes only, and a listing does not imply a recommendation by Shores & Islands Ohio® welcome centers. Please refer with the proper authorities for certification and licensing information regarding any of the businesses listed. Click here to download your copy of the 2022 Guest Information Guide.
EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES
Continue to learn and grow with some of these educational and monetary resources.
RESOURCES:
- Facebook Small Business Grant Program
- Grow with Google
- Small Business Grants
- businesshelp.ohio.gov
- Eligible businesses can apply for one of the following four grant opportunities: entertainment venue, food & beverage, lodging, or new businesses.
PARTNER PORTAL
Click HERE to access the Partner Portal. This is a secure and convenient website through which you can manage your business information including updating your listings, photos, contacts, amenities, meeting space information, and more! Join us as we help you attract those nearly 11 million annual visitors to your business!
Questions about your partnership or the Partner Portal? Contact Partner Relations Manager, Mackenzie Toll, at mackenzie@shoresandislands.com.
PARTNER EVENTS
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.
- Compass Learning Oct 20, Workforce in the Firelands at Sandusky Yacht Club from 9-11 am.
- Join David White, Director of Firelands Forward, will be covering best practices for employee retention and cover key trends in workforce development throughout our region. David joined Firelands in late 2021 as the new Director of the organization, working with regional leaders to address local workforce challenges. He grew up in Toledo, Ohio and joined the Army in 2003. He recently retired from the Army after 18 years in the Special Operations Community. Have questions you’d like to ask in advance? Email us by Oct 18 and we’ll do our best to tackle those day-of.
- Register here
- Annual Meeting Nov 15, at Sawmill Creek by Cedar Point Resorts
- Gather with fellow tourism industry partners to celebrate the successes of the past year and learn about our plans for 2023. Plus, the return of the “SHORE Award” and some surprise special guests.
- Click here to register today!
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. Downtown merchants, business owners, and operators are invited to join us for a Shore & Islands update followed by Q&A and networking.
We’re excited to be hitting the road and we’ll be hosting these Community Chats throughout the entire year and more dates will be posted here soon! Questions or to RSVP, contact Partner Relations Manager, Mackenzie Toll, at mackenzie@shoresandislands.com.
