We’ve heard the Richard Florida argument for a culture centered around the “Creative Class” as a driver of economic prosperity. Yet, the “creative class” is somewhat a matter of opinion- and it’s something that any community could have a shot at. The Dayton Development Coalition talks about their four key focuses as drivers of economic Read More
VOB108 is hosting LTC Matthew Stevens, Cmdr, 88th ABW, Contracting Squadron, WPAFB. LTC Stevens will be addressing contracting opportunities that are specific to the 88th ABW. The presentation is tailored to target small business opportunities that VOB/SDVOB companies should find within their individual NAICS code(s) and capabilities. This is an excellent opportunity for you to Read More
It started as “tool town” – but got stuck in the muck for so long that we outsourced our whole tool and die industry to China. The next shot was “tech town” a government-sponsored subsidized office complex with better branding. It screwed local real estate owners by offering ridiculously low rents in a market that’s Read More
Wright Patterson Air Force Base is now the largest single site employer in the entire state of Ohio. In a battle for bragging rights, the Greater Dayton Area Hospital Association is now trying to say they have a greater economic impact than the base: The Greater Dayton Area Hospital Association in a new report says Read More
The Dayton City Paper held a few surprises this week- June 10-16, 2009. It’s mostly about the NCR move to Atlanta. All of a sudden, I’m quotable. In his commentary, Yvan Melnikoff calls me a “gifted strategic thinker” and says that I have “Freely contributed his insights for years and continues to challenge the status Read More
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