Our Region
You can get there from here. The greater Dayton region encompasses an eight-county area in Southwest Central Ohio. More than 1.2 million people live and work here at the crossroads of two of the nation’s most traveled highways – Interstate 70 running east-west and Interstate 75 traveling north-south. This strategic location makes our communities some of the most competitive locations for companies wanting to reach a large population or customer network by ground, air or rail.We have technology, and we know how to use it. Dayton’s rich history of invention and innovation has supported the development of a diverse manufacturing base as well as a supportive and vibrant service sector. Extensive access to both university-based research and military laboratory capabilities make Dayton a unique location to grow and nurture today’s technology-intensive businesses.
Advanced data management is core to the region’s capabilities, and technology leaders like information service giant Lexis-Nexis, NCR and Reynolds and Reynolds share the stage with up and comers actively developing information technology solutions for today’s global economy.
Cutting edge technology development in the area of composites and materials are emerging as a cornerstone for our community’s future. We have a dedicated network of private and public sector partners working to make it lighter, faster, and stronger.
We make the things that move you. The region is home to one of the country’s largest clusters of automotive industry employment outside of Detroit and includes an international roster of players including German auto parts manufacturer, Behr America; D-MAX, maker of the award-winning Duramax diesel engine; Delphi Automotive Systems, parts manufacturer to the world; General Motors and its most productive North American truck plant; and Honda, who manufacturers a broad-range of cars, vans and motorcycles.
We take ideas from the front line to the bottom line. The region is home to Wright Patterson Air Force Base, the state’s largest single-site employer with more than 20,000 enlisted and civilian employees. Naturally, aerospace and defense companies thrive in the region and enjoy the business opportunities provided by the estimated $2.3 billion economic impact of the base operations in the region. Dayton area businesses go one step further and develop leading edge defense technology…and take it to market.
We’re creating the workforce of the future today. The Dayton region is fortunate to have a diverse and accessible network of training providers, community colleges and universities – in tune to the changing workforce needs of this global economy. No matter what your workforce need, it is almost guaranteed to be available through one of more than 20 regional training providers, many offering a customized curriculum to support industry.
And, we’re having fun doing it! If you live or work in the greater Dayton region, you’re part of a community – a unique mix of small town charm and big city appeal. The region is home to some of the best arts and cultural attractions in the Midwest and has something to offer even the most discriminating recreation-ist.