Oak Harbor Chamber Newsletter

September 2023

The Oak Harbor Apple Festival is just 4 weeks away! Below is the full schedule of events. We are also still taking entries for the Grand Parade, Baking Contest, Baby Contest, Apple Run and Car Show. You can sign up for all of these events at our website below!

New this year! We have created an online store for all of your Apple Festival apparel needs. You can order Apple Run, Car Show and general festival shirts! You can order any shirt in adult and youth sizes, even if you do not participate in the event itself. This is a great way for us to streamline ordering and to make sure every participant gets the color and size shirt they desire! Click the link below to place your order.

Order Apple Festival Apparel Here!

The Ottawa County Business Advisory Council (BAC) is proud to host the 9th annual Ottawa County Career Showcase event! This event brings over 400 students from our county’s school districts together where they are challenged to engage in activities with the exhibitors to help them explore the skill sets necessary to obtain careers in Ottawa County. Students and employers have a unique opportunity to interact in this fun and educational environment.

As an exhibitor business, the BAC asks that you showcase the various opportunities within your company through interactive activities. Examples include donning PPE, CNC and robotics operations, chemistry experiments, proper table setting, team building exercises and equipment simulations.

The downtown Trick or Treat will be held Tuesday October 31, 2023 from 5:30-6:30pm followed by residential Trick or Treat from 6:00-7:30pm. Please call or email the office if your business would like to participate!

Join us for the November Business Over Breakfast for our Annual Employment Law Update! The law and how it affects you and your business is constantly changing. Eastman & Smith’s attorneys share their legal knowledge and even allow time for Q & A. You do not want to miss this one! Click the button below to RSVP.

Join Shores & Islands Ohio, in partnership with Erie County Economic Development Corporation and Ottawa County Improvement Corporation, for a panel of regional marketing experts to discuss overall strategies for your business! Unsure of where to spend advertising dollars? Confused about social media? Looking for innovative ideas? Our expert panelists will share best practices and marketing advice to help your business succeed!

Wednesday, October 18, 2023

Registration 8:30 am

Program 9-11 am

Island Port at Jet Express Port Clinton

FREE event

Our popular BSBO Lake Erie Winter Pelagics are back! Enjoy winter birding along the Cleveland Lakefront from the comfort of The Holiday, a 60-foot, steel-hulled charter boat with an amazing and experienced crew. This time of year provides birders with opportunities for great gull diversity, wintering waterfowl, and the chance to target hard-to-find winter bird species including Snowy Owl, Purple Sandpiper, and more!

December 3, 2023

December 16, 2023

January 1, 2024

Space is limited so click here to register today!

You can always check out our Online Community Calendar for events. You can submit your own events there as well!

Registration forms for all Apple Festival contests and events are open. Click the links below to sign up.