Events
The Dayton Development Coalition’s events bring together the region’s business, government, defense, and educational leaders for premier events showcasing the region’s major industries.
Ohio Defense & Aerospace Forum
October 7 & 8, 2024
The Ohio Defense & Aerospace Forum provides an opportunity for defense installation leadership, community leaders, industry representatives, and elected officials to connect, build awareness, and gain a deeper understanding of the current defense environment and the role they play in supporting all facets of national defense.
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DDC Annual Meeting + Economic Review
February 2025
Join the Dayton Development Coalition as they celebrate the previous year’s success.
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Community Leader Washington, D.C. Fly-In
May 2025
The Dayton Region has one of the nation’s largest and oldest on-going, community-wide programs to take civic leaders to Washington, D.C. The annual tradition began with the inaugural trip to D.C. in 1984 under the leadership of the Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce. Over the next four decades, the Fly-In has become a vital part of helping the federal government understand the needs of our local community.
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