News and Events

Friday, May 22, 2020

The Montgomery County Office of CARES Act has allocated $40 million in federal stimulus funds to create grants to help small businesses that have experienced losses due to the Coronavirus pandemic. We have set up an email distribution list to keep businesses and individuals updated on the small business grant, as well as future relief programs from federal CARES Act funding. Through these lists, we will communicate updates to program eligibility and when applications are available online. Visit https://bit.ly/MCOhioCares to sign up for these email alerts. Additional CARES Act programs are being created to help education, agriculture, and healthcare industries, as well as ...

How the Covid-19 Crisis is Affecting the 2020 U.S. Census

Wednesday, May 13, 2020

The U.S. Census is conducted in the United States every 10 years. The Census aims to count the entire population of the United States. The Census asks American households certain questions such as sex, age, and race of each person in the household. These demographics help determine congressional representation and how much funding each state, county, and community will receive of the $675 billion per year in federal funding. These funds are spent on schools, hospitals, roads, public works, and other essential programs. The U.S. Census data is also very helpful for businesses and developers. Businesses can use Census data to decide th...

Fraud and Scams

Wednesday, May 06, 2020

Here in Montgomery County, we’re doing everything we can to protect our community from the effects of COVID-19. In the wake of the communal and economic upheaval, we’ve been working to keep our citizens up to date on all relief programs, announcements and other changes. Another threat has increased in the wake of COVID-19: Fraud and scams. It’s unfortunate that people have taken advantage of the situation in this way. But the best defense against falling victim to these scams and fraud is to be informed and aware. These scams are designed to obtain personal information – social security numbers, credit/debit card numbers...

Dayton startup ACE Healthy Products adapts product line to combat COVID-19

Friday, April 17, 2020

A Dayton startup is pivoting from production of its eco-friendly pest control spray to produce surface disinfectant solution in response to COVID-19. Minority- and Veteran-owned Ace Healthy Products strives to produce and manufacture products that will help keep the world environmentally safe. Since 2015, Ace Healthy has been selling a unique eco-friendly pest control spray formulation and has a national contract with a global, integrated healthcare services and products company for its bed bug application, Eagle Watch Bed Bug Barrier & Eliminator. Click here to read full article.

How to Apply for the SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan Assistance

Monday, April 13, 2020

UPDATE: On April 15, 2020, the Small Business Administration announced the Economic Injury Disaster Loan program will no longer be taking applications, as the funds have been exhausted. Montgomery County businesses who have suffered financially due to COVID-19 can seek relief through the SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loan program. Eligible businesses can apply for the loan and an immediate $10,000 to use while the loan application is pending. Who is Eligible to Apply for the SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan? Applicants must meet the SBA requirements of a small business (500 employees or fewer) Businesses directly affected by COVID-19 Businesses that offer services directly related to th...

Montgomery County Businesses Can Now Apply for the Paycheck Protection Program

Monday, April 06, 2020

UPDATE: On April 27, 2020, the Small Business Administration announced additional funding for the Paycheck Protection Program. Contact your financial institution for more information and to apply. As of April 3rd, 2020, businesses can apply for emergency funds through the Paycheck Protection Program. Then, on April 10, 2020, independent contractors can also apply through this program. Designed to be a forgivable loan, the federal government has taken steps to make the application and overall process as easy as possible. The objective of the program is to provide small businesses with the capital they need to continue making payroll for an eight-week perio...

Winery at Versailles and Belle of Dayton collaboration will benefit health-care workers, first responders

Friday, April 03, 2020

The owner of a winery in Darke County is joining forces with the owners of a distillery in Dayton to turn a thousand gallons or so of excess wine into hand sanitizer. Mike Williams, co-owner of The Winery at Versailles with his wife Carol, said he had some wines that would have required some additional fine-tuning in the cellars before release. Since his tasting room is closed during the coronavirus pandemic, chances are his bottle sales are going to be lighter than usual in the coming months (the winery still sells wines for carryout and can deliver in Ohio). Click here t...

Central Ohio businesses manufacture, distribute PPE for medical workers

Thursday, April 02, 2020

The state says hundreds of Ohio businesses have signed up to help manufacture personal protective equipment in the wake of the pandemic. "We know we have a shortage and so we're asking the manufacturers step up look at what their capacity is, see what you can do," said Governor Mike DeWine at Thursday afternoon's press conference. Click here to read full article.

Ohio takes steps to increase access to high-speed internet

Thursday, April 02, 2020

Ohio officials are moving forward with a plan aimed at improving access to high-speed internet across the state, a push that could see renewed interest in the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak. The new BroadbandOhio office will implement the Ohio Broadband Strategy, which the state released in 2019. The plan, in part, calls for the Ohio Department of Transportation to allow more access to state-owned rights of way to construct internet infrastructure. Click here to read full article.

SBA announces Paycheck Protection Program

Wednesday, April 01, 2020

UPDATE: On April 27, 2020, the Small Business Administration announced additional funding for the Paycheck Protection Program. Contact your financial institution for more information and to apply. Following President Trump’s signing of the historic Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, SBA Administrator Jovita Carranza and Treasury Secretary Steven T. Mnuchin today announced that the SBA and Treasury Department have initiated a robust mobilization effort of banks and other lending institutions to provide small businesses with the capital they need. The CARES Act establishes a new $349 billion Paycheck Protection Program. The Program will provide much-needed relief to millions of small businesses so they ca...

Montgomery County Cancels Spring ED/GE Grant Program

Tuesday, March 31, 2020

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Montgomery County has made the decision to cancel the Spring 2020 Funding Cycle of the Economic Development and Government Equity (ED/GE) Grant Program. The ED/GE program is funded through sales tax revenue that will be significantly impacted as a result of COVID-19. Montgomery County is taking a proactive approach to identify budget alternatives that will ensure that residents receive the critical human services they need to recover from this pandemic.

OEDA Launches COVID-19 Resource Center

Monday, March 30, 2020

OEDA has launched a COVID-19 Resource Center on its website. The Resource Center provides Ohio’s economic development community with resources to help practitioners best serve their business community during the COVID-19 outbreak. OEDA will do all that we can to provide factual information and helpful resources you need as leaders in those efforts. There is both an overwhelming number of questions AND an overwhelming amount of information. OEDA will use its COVID-19 Resource Center as the clearinghouse for that information to avoid flooding your inbox with multiple communications each day. We believe one of the most helpful roles OEDA can play is curator...

Thank You for Making Ohio No. 1!

Monday, March 30, 2020

Ohio has an outstanding economic development network that goes above and beyond for communities, companies and people. By working together toward a common goal, you make a difference. Site Selection Magazine’s Governor’s Cup results are a testament to this unwavering work ethic. You helped make Ohio No. 1! As the No. 1 state for projects per capita and No. 2 for total projects overall, Ohio is the only state in the nation to place in the top three in both Governor’s Cup categories. Click here to read full article.

Riffle Machine Works’ Multiphase Expansion is Finally Complete

Wednesday, March 25, 2020

Founded in 1980, Riffle Machine Works — a provider of machine, fabrication, warehousing and assembly of truck parts for the automotive industry — began with only three employees. However, the company grew significantly in 2001 when they received their first assembly line project from Kenworth. This resulted in a few expansions over the years, from an initial 50,000-square-foot facility to the current 300,000 square feet between 2007 and 2016. Click here to read full article.

Coronavirus: Dayton startup gives back to community

Monday, March 23, 2020

While the region’s industries have shifted business models following coronavirus (COVID-19) orders, local startups have done the same, and then some. Picnk, a Dayton meal prep startup, has become a key community player and donated more than 1,700 meals locally. Founder William Foster said the initiative started simply, then grew within hours. Click here to read full article.

JobsOhio Commits to Working Closely with State and Partners Through COVID-19 Pandemic

Thursday, March 19, 2020

Following guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as well as Governor Mike DeWine, the JobsOhio board of directors held its quarterly public board of directors meeting via live webinar on March 17, 2020. While JobsOhio reported its results of ongoing initiatives, it also addressed the current COVID-19 pandemic and how it plans to work with the state to support Ohio businesses during this time. JobsOhio President and Chief Investment Officer J.P. Nauseef thanked Governor DeWine, Lt. Governor Jon Husted and Health Director Dr. Amy Acton for their clarity and leadership for Ohio and the nation during this unprecedente...

Dayton Metro wins first place in Site Selection Magazine's Governor's Cup

Monday, March 02, 2020

DAYTON, Ohio – Site Selection magazine announced Monday the Dayton Metro ranked first among cities of its size for economic development projects in its annual Governor’s Cup rankings, marking the 14th consecutive year the region has ranked in the top 10 and its fourth win.

High-tech aerospace company to revive dormant site, bring 250 jobs to Dayton

Thursday, January 30, 2020

A high-tech manufacturer is preparing to nearly triple in size, adding 250 new high-skilled jobs after acquiring a 60-acre Miami Twp. site. A deal aided by state and local tax incentives will help Cornerstone Research Group Inc. renovate an empty manufacturing building at 8821 Washington Church Road as part of a $10 million expansion. The rapidly growing company that moved from Beavercreek Twp. to Miamisburg in 2017 is “actively hiring” with plans in June to start moving some activities to the new site, where the new jobs will have an average annual salary of $60,000, officials have said. “This property will be instrumenta...

Dayton, OH Ranks 9th Nationally in Employment Outlook for 2020

Wednesday, December 18, 2019

Resolved to land a new job in the new year? Although the U.S. economy is 110 consecutive months into its record-breaking stretch of job gains and the unemployment rate is at a 50-year low, hiring among employers in some areas is projected to soften. But that’s no reason to become one of the 80% of Americans who let their New Year’s resolutions fall by the wayside. You just have to be savvy about where to look. “The thing that’s interesting is we’re not seeing the largest economies—the New Yorks and the Los Angeleses—at the top,” says Michael Stull, senior vice president of ManpowerGroup Nort...

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