Our Work
Focus
What We Do
As a chamber delivering comprehensive economic development services, Greater Sandusky Partnership, acts as the advocate and catalyst that drives economic growth and vitality across the Greater Sandusky Bay Region.
With a regional approach, GSP serves as a center of gravity and creates a unified voice, collaborating with adjacent economic development organizations to impact the economy and expand partner capacity.
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Our Areas of Work
Growth
Our goal is to help build a diversified, resilient and innovative economy that catalyzes and sustains long-term prosperity for the region. To do that, we place priority on growing and supporting our business community and creating jobs in the region.
Business Expansion, Attraction & Retention
Like a traditional economic development organization, we provide services to strengthen area businesses, connecting you to resources and incentives to help you start, stay, and grow in the Greater Sandusky Bay Region.
STARTUP & SCALE-UP
Through our RISE program, we support entrepreneurs with one-on-one advising, resource connections, and educational and networking opportunities.
CREATING FINANCING TOOLS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
As administrators of the Erie County Port Authority, GSP structures deals using bond financing, tax incentives, and the PACE Program to support large expansions and construction projects.
BUSINESS CONSULTING & TOOLS TO STRATEGIZE
For member businesses, we offer data analysis and market research through the Greater Sandusky Policy Center to guide business strategy and measure impact.
GREATER SANDUSKY POLICY CENTER
The Greater Sandusky Policy Center provides economic research and data to support informed decision-making for businesses and organizations.
HOUSING DEVELOPMENT
GSP collaborates with private developers and government partners to identify and advance housing opportunities.
INTERGENERATIONAL LEADERSHIP PROGRAMMING
We design and coordinate programming for area talent in effort to keep them in our region. This programming includes the Summer on Sandusky Bay Internship Experience for college-level interns and North Coast Young Professionals.
KEEPING EMPLOYEES AT WORK
Our Employer Retention Program, available to GSP business members, provides job retention and professional coaching services, removing barriers to work and expanding access to resources in housing, transportation, childcare, healthcare and more.
PREPARING THE NEXT GENERATION
Working closely with local partners like the Business Advisory Council, we connect high school students to opportunities to gain college credit, credentials or industry-specific experiences.
CONNECTING TALENT TO LOCAL JOBS
GSP launched a regional jobs platform for job seekers to find careers in the Greater Sandusky Bay region. GSP member businesses can post positions on the platform: http://www.workinsanduskybay.com/workinsanduskybay.com.
FIRELANDS FORWARD COLLABORATIVE
Firelands Forward is a tri-county collaborative effort amongst Erie County, Huron County and Ottawa County to grow the region’s economy by connecting a stable, skilled and supported labor force to meaningful and sustaining employment.
Talent
Attracting, retaining and developing a skilled workforce is essential to sustain regional growth. We work to attract, retain and develop talent in our region to build a skilled, supported and engaged workforce.
Vibrant Communities
Our goal is to help build and activate communities to enhance quality of life, attract and retain talent, stimulate investment and support local business.
EXPANDING THE SANDUSKY BAY PATHWAY
A major priority of the GSP is the completion of the Sandusky Bay Pathway, a destination amenity to span the Greater Sandusky Bay Region. The vision, a 100-mile bike and multi-modal path, will be a draw for tourists and a popular amenity for residents.
PROGRAMMING, PLACEMAKING & PROMOTION
GSP’s programs, Destination Sandusky and Destination Huron, act similarly to a community’s Main Street Organization, coordinating unique events and activities, marketing the district, and finding ways to highlight and beautify the area through placemaking projects.
- Destination Sandusky manages the Sandusky Farmers Market, partners with the City of Sandusky to produce the Party at the Pier summer concert series, plans Sandusky Restaurant Week, and supports or coordinates additional programs throughout the year.
- Destination Huron coordinates the Huron Lake Front Market, manages the Huron Farmers Market and Halloween Hop each year.
DOWNTOWN MERCHANT SUPPORT & ATTRACTION
Through our Destination Management arm, GSP coordinates with downtown and main street merchants to keep dialogue open around events and important projects. In addition, GSP looks to attract new first floor businesses to the communities to keep them vibrant and thriving.
CATALYTIC PROJECTS
Through our economic development and destination management arms, we catalyze anchor projects and mixed-use developments in our downtowns that support year-round destinations.
BUSINESS GROWTH
GSP offers a range of services to businesses to provide them with opportunities for growth including access to economic development programs, business-specific market data and analysis, and exclusive savings designed to support your bottom line.
EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT
GSP engages you and your employees through programs and platforms to train and retain, attract and more.
MARKETING & PROMOTION
GSP provides you with opportunities to promote your business and network with like-minded business professionals. Join any of our Member Mixers either at no charge or a discounted price, receive assistance planning and publicizing your milestone events and enhance your brand presence with logo placement online or at events.
ADVOCACY & ACCESS
Gain a voice in shaping policy goals and priorities, enjoy direct access to top business officials and participate in exclusive events and annual gatherings. Join a collective voice for the private sector or the Greater Sandusky Bay region.
Membership
GSP leverages member investment to deliver transformational services, enhance the business community and drive regional growth. GSP will provide members a direct return on investment through customized products, programs and services aligned to their business needs.
Thank You To Our Charter Benefactors
