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Business Facilities’ 2021 Metro Rankings Report placed Dayton, Ohio, as #5 on its Top Ten Most Affordable Cities. Greater affordability translates into wages going farther for necessities and amenities alike such as housing, groceries, and entertainment. Residents can enjoy an overall greater quality of life. “Affordability is a huge selling poin...Continue Reading

Montgomery County, Ohio, is a welcoming place for international companies. The Dayton Council on World Affairs (DCOWA) recently released “The Global Report of the Dayton Region; Country Profile: India” highlighting the region’s connection with the world’s largest democracy. The Global Report of the Dayton Region was created to show how th...Continue Reading

A&M Cold Storage and Trailer Leasing announced Monday it will expand its New Bremen facility, creating 10 new jobs. The company has started construction on a 10,000-square-foot building at 715 Streine Drive in New Bremen. “Our goal is the construction of a new office building and warehouse to allow us the spac...Continue Reading

Decades into its development and still in search of a footing, virtual reality owns a somewhat suspect place in the mind of the general public, pre-millennials in particular. “Have fun in the Stone Age,” chirps an over-accessorized VR geek in an oft-viewed television parody. “I,” proclaims the geek, snapping down hi...Continue Reading

There are those who describe the current, faster-and-faster-moving marketplace as a fourth industrial revolution, and the best entrepreneurship programs are those that help students appropriately speed up and, when necessary, scale up their ideas, from unicorns to innovative business models. Students who enroll at these schools will find themselves a...Continue Reading

Have you considered VR as a marketing tactic? If not, perhaps it’s time you did. It’s hard to overstate the power and potential of this exciting technology. Effective marketers have made storytelling a priority for years. VR amplifies the impact of a story by making it an immersive experience. Here Are Six Great Reasons To Use VR As ...Continue Reading

This report is a summary of third-party economic research and perspectives to foster communication with business and economic development stakeholders. Key Economic Insights Global: Global automakers plan to spend over $500B on EVs and batteries. U.S.: U.S. inflation hit a multi-decade high in October as consumer prices rose 6.2%. Ohio: The federal infrastructure bil...Continue Reading

This report is a summary of third-party economic research and perspectives to foster communication with business and economic development stakeholders. Key Economic Insights Global: 50% of the world population has now received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. U.S.: Total nonfarm payroll employment rose by 531,000 in October; unemployment rate fel...Continue Reading

The greater Dayton region is home to many global manufacturing companies taking advantage of the talented workforce that is a trademark of Ohio to produce goods using the latest technologies. that are producing goods using the latest technologies and benefiting from the talented workforce that is a trademark of Ohio...Continue Reading

Montgomery County Ohio is serious about supporting and propelling area businesses to realize their full potential and success. Workforce Development, offered free of charge, is a key component of this support. Based in the Job Center, the largest one-stop employment and training center in the United States, Workforce Development bring...Continue Reading

After an announcement by Amazon that a new distribution center will be developed near Dayton International Airport, Montgomery County officials offered support for the company. “This is proof that our long-term economic development strategy is succeeding at creating a business-friendly region,” said Montgomery County Commission President Judy Dodge. “We have invested...Continue Reading