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The “does it scale” test
Sep 24, 2012 | big ideas for Dayton OH, Economic Development in Dayton OH
After spending a few days in NYC on business, I came back to Dayton and immediately was reminded of why we’re…
The real parking problem in Dayton
Apr 25, 2012 | big ideas for Dayton OH, Economic Development in Dayton OH
Photo Credit: Bruno Furnari via Compfight Imagine what would happen if NYC enacted rules requiring one parking space…
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Nov 16, 2010 | Backassward Ohio, Customer Service stories in Dayton OHIO, Economic Development in Dayton OH
The thing I love about insurance companies is that they are like the mob now. Ever since we allowed them to stop being…
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Nov 15, 2010 | Backassward Ohio, Dayton Government, Economic Development in Dayton OH
The argument about how many liquor licenses should be permitted in the Oregon district continues to kill off the…
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