Summer Social 2026

Summer Social is a purposeful networking event designed to connect and celebrate the restaurant, hospitality, and tourism professionals who make this region the special destination it is. We're kicking it off with our member host, Clubhouse No. 3, in Sandusky.

From Toledo to Cleveland and everywhere in between, restaurant owners, their teams, industry professionals, and hospitality partners across northern Ohio, this one's for you. If you're in this business community, we want you in the room. This isn't a conference. It's a curated room packed with the right people who know what it takes to build, run, and/or contribute to a growing hospitality industry.

You'll hear directly from local organizations like the Greater Sandusky Partnership (GSP) and Shores & Islands about timely regional developments. Connect with industry peers, leaders, and partners about available opportunities, resources, and networks that will bring your visions to reality. 

Oh, did we mention it's free?

Arrival (12:00 - 12:30pm)
Check in, grab a drink, and connect with peers. 

The Shore Report: Industry Update (12:30 - 12:45pm)
Hear what's shaping the restaurant, tourism, and hospitality ecosystem in Ohio from ORHA leadership. From local economic developments to statewide policy tracking, this update will keep you "in the know" on what's coming to your door. 

Break (12:45 - 1:00pm)

Common Ground: Connect with Regional Leadership (1:00 - 1:30pm)
The Greater Sandusky Partnership (GSP) and Shores & Islands have teamed up in new, strategic partnership, and they're including you in the conversation. This candid Q&A session with leadership from both organization is your chance to hear what's ahead, straight from those who know it best, and be part of shaping it. 

The Round Table (1:30 - 2:00pm)
Real business owners like you sharing real stories like yours. Hear directly from active ORHA members in your region as they share honest stories about how membership has shown up to benefit their business. Whether it was building community through local events, saving money through the partner network, navigating advocacy battles, or leaning on their peers, membership was there when they needed it.

The After Party (2:00-3:00pm)
The networking floor is open all afternoon! Drop in when you can or stay and enjoy the programming.

EVENT SPONSORS

Interested in Becoming a Sponsor? Reach out to Brendan Scott (bscott@ohiorestaurant.org)