Overview
The Northwest Ohio FAM Tour is an annual event hosted by the Regional Growth Partnership, the lead economic development organization representing 17 counties in Northwest Ohio. This event has grown in numbers every year and gained national notoriety in the eyes of many site consultants. And now FAM Tour 2026 is in the books for three informative and educational days, sprinkled in with some entertainment.
We want to best utilize your time by providing you the critical information you deem important and present it to you by the people you want to hear from – the corporations currently doing business in Northwest Ohio. We won’t waste your time by bringing in politicians and government bureaucrats.
This is an excellent opportunity to network with peers, meet and collaborate with potential clients, and enjoy the water on the infamous Lake Erie Islands.
Northwest Ohio has developed a diverse industry base which capitalizes on our regional competitive assets including energy abundance, workforce, geographic location, education, transportation & quality of life. Our business development efforts are focused on six primary industry sectors driving our region’s growth:
Northwest Ohio provides competitive advantages to businesses allowing them to achieve next-level success:
- BUSINESS CLIMATE – LOWER TAXES & OPERATING COSTS
- WORKFORCE – 30 COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES WITHIN AN HOUR’S DRIVE
- INFRASTRUCTURE – DESIGNATED A 5-STAR LOGISTICS METRO
But don’t take our word for it – come out and hear from the business leaders across Northwest Ohio talk about the driving reason for their success.
The Regional Growth Partnership is a private, proactive economic development group focused on meeting the site selection needs of corporate clients in a confidential, innovative, time-sensitive manner. The RGP is a regional network partner of JobsOhio, serving 17 counties in Northwest Ohio.
Being private means politics has no place in our business model. At the RGP we do what’s best for the client. That means site searches are done to meet companies/consultants’ bottom line needs – not the needs of bureaucrats or politicians.
We offer a full range of traditional business development services, working in conjunction with our partners at the regional and state levels, to most effectively manage the site selection process. Our broad experience in economic development is a valuable resource in helping clients assess market potential and infrastructure requirements, identify potential funding sources and evaluate utilities and tax advantages for specific development projects.
Schedule
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
3:00 PM
Hotel check-in
4:00 PM
Overview/Orientation at Toledo Museum of Art
6:00 PM
Hospitality Reception
8:00 PM
Boat ride down Maumee River
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
7:30 AM
Networking Breakfast
9:00 AM
Business & Education PresentationsNorthwest Ohio’s Value Proposition
11:30 AM
Lunch at Fifth Third Field
Noon
Private Sector Business Presentations
1:30 PM
Site & Asset Tours
4:00 PM
Catawba Island ClubUnion and Non union – Truths and Myths
5:30 PM
Boat transportation to Rattlesnake Island
6:00 PM
Check in to rooms, relax, network
6:30 PM
Boat Transportation to Put-in-Bay
7:00 PM
Dinner at Crew’s Nest
9:00 PM
Island Recreation!
Thursday, June 18, 2026
9:00 AM
Networking Breakfast
10:00 AM
Travel back to Mainland
Highlights
Register Fam tour '26
If you’re interested in learning about our region’s assets and how we can help your client companies succeed, Call 419-304-9585 or register below. Hurry, space is limited!