Becci Petersen and her mom, Kathy Steinmiller, started River Ridge Creations back in 2000. With modest beginnings, in Becci’s garage, the duo started with crafting and experimenting in some embroidery. Taking their wares to craft shows on the weekends. They quickly outgrew their small space and moved into a retail location in downtown Oak Harbor. The business began to turn toward more machine embroidery and school-themed apparel, at which time The Rocket Shop was born.

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In 2005, they expanded into Port Clinton, opening The EndZone, which provided the Redskin and Laker school communities with school spirit wear until 2021. They sold items such as t-shirts, sweatshirts, gym bags, varsity jackets and more. Becci and Kathy also did custom orders for individuals, businesses, and teams. They thrived in the sports apparel market throughout the years, getting enthusiastic fans to come into their store.

After outgrowing their original retail location in 2009. They moved down the street to a larger and better suited building that enabled them to grow their embroidery business and enter into screen printing as well. Thus The Rocket Shop was born. Kathy then retired in 2012.

In 2021, The Rocket Shop purchased the former VFW building on Main Street to accommodate their ever-expanding business. In January 2022 they moved all of their operations into the much larger space. The move was key in allowing them to purchase new, updated equipment, expand the production and retail areas, as well as offering more services to their customers.

Today we service nearly 100 schools and countless businesses. Including Oak Harbor, Genoa, Woodmore, Port Clinton, Margaretta, Clyde, and Danbury. We provide a full line of custom embroidery, screen printing, laser engraving, letterman jackets, and more.

Stop into The Rocket Shop and browse our large retail section offering cash & carry fan apparel for Oak Harbor, Genoa, Woodmore and Port Clinton; or ask any of our friendly associates about custom apparel for your school, business, event or anything you can think of!