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The economic prosperity of any community is powered by the efforts of forward-thinking entrepreneurs who present ideas both large and small. In Montgomery County, our small business community is empowered through initiatives such as the annual TechStars Startup Week Dayton.  This year’s conference, beginning Monday, September 21, will gather Montgomery County’...Continue Reading

In the midst of a pandemic, entrepreneurs have questions. Unfortunately, those questions don’t always come with easy answers. When will we be back to normal? Can I still find funding for my idea? How does my marketing strategy need to change? To answer some of these questions and look toward ho...Continue Reading

Montgomery County launched another $10 million grant program on July 30. The latest program is aimed at helping educational institutions serve students affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. “Our schools are faced with many challenges from this terrible pandemic,” said Judy Dodge, Montgomery County Commission President. “Education is so vital to th...Continue Reading

On July 30, Montgomery County launched a new $10 million grant program targeted at helping local nonprofit organizations recover during the COVID-19 pandemic. “This pandemic has increased demand for many services provided by our local nonprofits, such as emergency food services, mental health services, housing and more,” said Judy Dodge, Montgomer...Continue Reading

The COVID-19 pandemic exposed the risks inherent in the global supply chain, particularly the worldwide reliance on China for medical supplies. The supply chain turbulence experienced during the pandemic undoubtedly will impact future business decisions, extending beyond medicine to other industries, including electronics, aerospace, automobiles, defense, consumer products, and technology. Incentivizin...Continue Reading

As the U.S. economy begins to dig itself out of a deep hole caused by the COVID-19 crisis, many businesses now face the stark reality of a substantially reduced pool of working capital along with credit lines that will likely not thaw out anytime soon. Yet despite those challenges, retailers...Continue Reading

If you or your clients have incentives contracts, now is the time to examine your incentive agreements to understand the potential risks if your company is unable to perform key obligations. The first step in any crisis is to determine exactly what the problem is. Review your incentive agreements to confir...Continue Reading

Time is running out to get Census responses in before the September 30, 2020 deadline. It is vitally important for each household to be counted because every response equals around $1,800 per year in federal funding for Montgomery County, Ohio. That funding is crucial for schools, hospitals, roads, public works...Continue Reading

The Grant-Deneau Tower has been awarded more than $3.7 million in state historic preservation tax credits to rehab the 22-story downtown landmark. The tower, downtown’s first modern skyscraper, is expected to be converted into new 11 floors of commercial space and offices, and most of the rest of the building wil...Continue Reading

Lt. Governor Jon Husted announced the Ohio Development Services Agency awarded $20 million in grants to 68 Ohio manufacturers to produce personal protective equipment (PPE) and help ensure the safety of Ohioans during the coronavirus pandemic. The Ohio PPE Retooling and Reshoring grants provide up to $500,000 to small and medium-size...Continue Reading

In mid-July, Montgomery County launched a new $10 million grant program to aid local homeowners and renters impacted by loss of income due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Half of this funding will benefit homeowners who are behind on their mortgage payments. The other half of this funding will help individual...Continue Reading

Companies have made considerable progress in their quest for gender parity over the years, enacting strong hiring and retention practices that directly benefit female employees and offering family-friendly policies that place women at the center of these efforts. Despite this forward momentum, advancing gender equity isn’t hardwired into every company. I...Continue Reading

Other than operating a business directly in a warzone, these are some of the most challenging times to be an entrepreneur. The pandemic has brought a range of obstacles to the frontline of the entrepreneurial spirit and is pushing all of the boundaries of business owners. Coronavirus (Covid-19), protests, destructive riots causin...Continue Reading

Company Name: Pella Corporation Location: Troy Industry Sector: Advanced Manufacturing Company Profile: Pella Corporation designs and manufactures windows and doors for residential homes and commercial applications. The company is headquartered in Pella, Iowa and employs more than 7,000 people with 16 manufacturing locations and more than 200 showrooms across the country. Read full article.Continue Reading

Company Name: Resonant Sciences LLC Location: Beavercreek Industry Sector: Aerospace & Aviation Company Profile: Resonant Sciences’ research and development work is focused on transitioning innovative technologies and solutions to developmental and operational platforms. The company’s areas of expertise include FSS radome and antenna design and fabrication, custom electronic solutions, and RF/EO/IR modeling and measurements of materials, antennas...Continue Reading

Company Name: Shutterfly, Inc. Company Profile: Shutterfly, Inc. is a leading retailer and manufacturing platform for personalized products and communications. Shutterfly Consumer and Lifetouch help consumers capture, preserve, and share life’s important moments through professional and personal photography, and personalized products. The Shutterfly brand brings photos to life in photo books, gifts, hom...Continue Reading

Business Name: Integrated Schoolhouse Inc. Location: Washington Twp. Owner’s name: Patty McNerney, Samantha McNerney and Brett McNerney (Woman-owned business–EDGE Certified) Years in operation: Eight years Describe what your business does: Support schools IT infrastructure design, installation and 24/7 management. Support schools student and staff technology needs and training. Support schools in developing technology and design-thinking curriculum. Support schools softwar...Continue Reading

Many states are beginning to reopen after an intensive COVID-19 lockdown, which means people are heading back to traditional offices (if they’re not in one of the “rollback states” reverting to previous conditions). However, just because reopening is taking place doesn’t mean the pandemic is over. Many of your employees and clients will hav...Continue Reading

Montgomery County’s Community and Economic Development Department has promoted Robert Martin to the position of Manager of Building Regulations. Martin has served with Montgomery County’s Building Regulations Division for over 15 years. Prior to being named the Manager of Building Regulations, he worked as an Inspection Supervisor. His work has bee...Continue Reading

The coronavirus pandemic has caused more economic disruption than the U.S. has seen since the Great Depression. No one can say for sure what the landscape will look like as the economy recovers, but it’s clear that a lot of puzzle pieces won’t snap back into the same places a...Continue Reading

COVID-19 has significantly altered the landscape for businesses globally that will reverberate well beyond and into the future. Manufacturing and supply chain decisions for corporations have had to make adaptations due to the massive disruption from this pandemic. Understanding and implementing the new norms will be quintessential to success i...Continue Reading

Economic development compliance is historically a long process, one that is typically managed over a multi-year time frame. Companies have negotiated incentives to help offset costs associated with growth and expansion and count on the economic benefits as part of their strategic growth plan — specifically, their plan for buildin...Continue Reading

It’s almost always good news when an industrial manufacturer needs to find a new plant site. It means business is growing, new markets are emerging, and financials are healthy. However, this is the point of time in the business cycle when decisions about next steps need to be made carefully...Continue Reading

The Dayton Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) is asking for the public’s help in guiding marketing strategies that will support the economic recovery of the local hospitality and tourism industries.   The COVID-19 pandemic forced the closure of attractions, businesses, and restaurants and resulted in a devastating decline in hotel roo...Continue Reading