One Foot in Appalachia, One foot in Central Ohio!
- Pick up a travel brochure on Ohio's Hocking County and you'll
discover a quaint world of country inns, Bed and Breakfasts, and vacation homes--all set
in the state's scenic Hocking Hills recreational area.
But idyllic as life in the region is, don't make the mistake of thinking that Hocking County and its county seat, Logan, are communities
you simply visit for a weekend getaway or on your way to some other place more suited to
industrial and commercial development.
On the contrary, business and industry have long been an important part of this region's
way of life. For good reason: you'll find abundant raw materials and energy, a fully
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When companies begin looking at locating or
growing in Hocking County, they find a powerful ally in the county's Community Improvement
Corporation (CIC).
Hocking's CIC, unlike many of its
government-supported counterparts in the region, is
privately funded. And while it works closely with city and county governments, it also has
the ability to move quickly--without waiting for elected officials to approve
decisions--when a development opportunity presents itself.
That private structure also permits the CIC to develop
projects using competitive, not the "prevailing" wages required on
government-fundeddevelopments. And, because of its sound financial
footing, the CIC's credit is . . . Continued
QUALITY OF LIFE
Hocking County offers employers and employees
access, infrastructure and work force, as well as an unmatched Quality of Life.
A rural community close to the big city, the area features affordable and safe
neighborhoods and a variety of recreational activities, which includes the scenic Hocking
Hills.
In Hocking County,
you'll find rolling hills, state parks, national forests, caves, hiking and biking trails,
streams, waterfalls, rock climbing, fishing, swimming, and--for those who prefer their
recreation a bit less rustic-golf, tennis, and shopping. The county boasts literally
dozens of lodging choices, ranging from country inns and Bed and Breakfasts to
full-service motels and hotels.
It's an arts and crafts haven with dozens of noted
artists and artisans making their homes. . . . Continued
MEMBERSHIP
DIRECTORY
To find a Logan-Hocking Chamber Member, click on the major
category list below. Then select from the sub-category list. If
you are a Chamber Member you may stop by the Chamber Office for a printed list.
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TRAVEL AND
TOURISM
The Hocking Hills region is home to 9
state parks, over 9000 acres of state forest land, part of the Wayne National Forest, 4
nature preserves and one of the largest metro parks in the state. Hiking, fishing, camping, horseback riding, canoeing, rappelling, and bird
watching are just a few of the activities visitors to the area enjoy.
Referred to as the"Hot Tub" capital of the mid-West, the
Hocking Hills has hundreds of cabins and cottages tucked away back in the hills. No matter if you
are looking for that relaxing or romantic getaway or that perfect family vacation, you are
bound to find accommodations that fit your needs. Many facilities . .
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Ohio's Hocking County and you'll
discover a quaint world of country inns, Bed and Breakfasts, and vacation homes--all set
in the state's scenic Hocking Hills recreational area. 
of thinking that Hocking County and its county seat, Logan, are communities
you simply visit for a weekend getaway or on your way to some other place more suited to
industrial and commercial development.
and industry have long been an important part of this region's
way of life. For good reason: you'll find abundant raw materials and energy, a fully
. . . 
region, is
privately funded. And while it works closely with city and county governments, it also has
the ability to move quickly--without waiting for elected officials to approve
decisions--when a development opportunity presents itself.
Hocking County,
you'll find rolling hills, state parks, national forests, caves, hiking and biking trails,
streams, waterfalls, rock climbing, fishing, swimming, and--for those who prefer their
recreation a bit less rustic-golf, tennis, and shopping. The county boasts literally
dozens of lodging choices, ranging from country inns and Bed and Breakfasts to
full-service motels and hotels. 
list below. Then select from the sub-category list. If
you are a Chamber Member you may stop by the Chamber Office for a printed list.
. . . 
Hiking, fishing, camping, horseback riding, canoeing, rappelling, and bird
watching are just a few of the activities visitors to the area enjoy.
No matter if you
are looking for that relaxing or romantic getaway or that perfect family vacation, you are
bound to find accommodations that fit your needs. Many facilities . .
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