Dayton Region Economy
2023 marked the Dayton Region’s third year of record-breaking growth. If you like great people, abundant resources, a central location, and a winning game plan, come join us.
The Dayton Region is a wonderful mix of right-brain innovation and left-brain resourcefulness. It is the perfect place to accelerate business. By working in collaboration with our economic development partners, we can connect you with specialized funding options and tax incentives to give your business the edge it needs to succeed well into the future. The region’s affordable real estate, startup costs, favorable tax environment and robust utilities will continue to help your business succeed.
There’s no better time to be in the Dayton Region.
Explore the Industries Driving our Region
Advanced Manufacturing
For more than a century, products made in the Dayton Region and manufactured by its experienced and industrious workforce have shaped everyday life.
Aerospace & Defense
Ever since Orville and Wilbur Wright set up shop in Dayton, the region has been a globally recognized powerhouse for innovation in the aerospace and aviation industries.
Agriculture & Food Processing
From the farmlands and research and development, regional, national, and global brands call the Dayton Region home.
Automotive
Dayton’s ties to the automotive industry date back to the days when Charles Kettering sparked an evolution in the motor car’s design with his electric car starter and continues to grow.
Healthcare
Leaders in bioscience, medical research, and surgical solutions all call the Dayton Region home.
Logistics & Distribution
The Dayton Region’s central location lets businesses reach 60 percent of consumers in one day. Five international airports responsible for more than 15 percent of all air cargo in North America are within 90 minutes.
Technology
The Dayton Region is an emerging global leader for cutting-edge digital transformation technologies.
Military Federal
JobsOhio established a Military Federal Sector in 2020 to support the many federal installations across the state.
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