Oak Harbor Chamber Newsletter

October 2023

We are in the final stretch of our Community Campaign! We hope by now you have heard about our community campaign. The Oak Harbor Chamber Foundation is raising funds for events, projects, scholarships, etc. You can donate online at the link below or by mail. We appreciate any support, with the weather for Apple Festival, our income was down significantly. You can donate one-time or recurring and $5 per month is a great donation!

Ottawa County is home to several outdoor recreation destinations. As a way to highlight these destinations, the Park District of Ottawa County is teaming up with the Ottawa County Health Department to offer an all-new Outdoor Hiking Challenge program running September 1 – November 30, 2023.



Participants will earn an Outdoor Hiking Challenge Winter Hat by hiking 8 out of 12 Ottawa County hiking destinations. Hikes will be self-guided and on the honor system. A series of Guided Walks will also be offered throughout the autumn season. Record your hikes on the log sheet (Guided Walks may also be recorded on the log sheet). Completed log sheets must be received by December 8, 2023, to earn your Winter Hat.

We can't believe it is already this time of year! Parade of Trees are now on sale, but act quickly as these sell out every season! Deadline is November 24, 2023 or until sold out, whichever comes first.

The Small Business Growth Fund is back for the third and final round of 2023! In partnership with the Global Entrepreneurship Network (GEN) and with funding from Etsy and Progressive, the Small Business Growth Fund provides small business owners the capital they need to make their next move. Recipients will receive $5,000-$25,000 grants to help accelerate their growth and achieve their goals. Click below for more information or to apply.

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.

In the heart of Ohio, a labor of love is unfolding as Friends of Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge (FONWR) in Oak Harbor, Ohio, seamlessly connects conservation and the local community. Their unwavering commitment and enthusiasm have earned them the esteemed Molly Krival Award - Friends Group of the Year for the 2023 Wildlife Refuge Awards, presented by the National Wildlife Refuge Association (Refuge Association).

Named in honor of the late Molly Krival, a trailblazer in the Refuge Friends Group movement, this award recognizes the exceptional contributions of dedicated volunteers in Friends organizations, who provide indispensable services to the National Wildlife Refuge System.

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