Expansion opportunities Ohio History Connection is rapidly expanding its physical footprint with new museum spaces and the Poindexter Village African American Museum project, presenting opportunities to offer curated exhibit design, exhibit fabrication, digital signage, and temporary exhibit services, as well as ongoing maintenance and operations support.

Grants and funding alignment With management of the State History Fund and prior experience securing federal grants for diversity and LGBTQ+ history projects, there is potential to position grant-writing support, project management, archival digitization, and software solutions that streamline grant administration for local history partners seeking funding.

Digital learning partnerships The organization operates online teaching tools for Ohio fourth graders, indicating demand for educational technology, virtual tours, STEM and history content partnerships, LMS integrations, and content licensing opportunities for classrooms and homeschool networks.

Archives and preservation Maintaining the State Archives and vast historic marker programs signals opportunities for archival digitization, cataloging solutions, data storage, metadata services, and interactive digital experiences that showcase Ohio’s records and historic sites to broader audiences.

Heritage tourism and events Active partnerships with national heritage initiatives and a large network of 50 plus sites suggest sales potential in event management, guided tour programs, professional development for historians, sponsorships, and collaborative marketing packages to boost attendance and regional tourism.