Chewy announced in October 2018 its plans to build a fulfillment center near the Dayton International Airport, which will employ 600 new workers.

Events:    

December 1, mailed 50 Holiday Gifts/Cards to North American Site Selection Consultants
December 2-4, Chicago Mid-American Economic Development Council (MAEDC)
December 5, Chicago meetings with International Consulates and Chambers
December 9-11, Atlanta Site Selection Consultant Market Visit
December 12, Greenville, SC Site Selection Consultant Market Visit

DDC Newsletter | November 30, 2018

The Ohio Defense Forum

The Dayton Development Coalition (DDC) hosted a state-wide third annual Ohio Defense Forum for local/state government officials, community leaders, and key stakeholders to build awareness and understanding of connecting Ohio's Defense Installations, communities and industries with the defense ecosystem. The Ohio Defense Forum wrapped up on October 17. More than 250 people attended a two-day event that featured keynote speakers, panel discussions, and working groups. 

Event: Dayton Region Delegation to Japan, November 4 - November 14, 2018, all over Japan

Attendees of the delegation included:
Jim Hill, Sidney-Shelby Economic Partnership
Marcia Bailey, Champaign Economic Partnership
Horton Hobbs and Amy Donahoe, Chamber of Greater Springfield 
Toni Overholser, Clark State Community College
Gwen Eberly & Erik Collins, Montgomery County
David Cook, Honorary Consul of Ohio to Japan
Alex Hara, JP Morgan Chase
Mitch Heaton, Dayton Development Coalition

DDC Newsletter | October 31, 2018

We have a straightforward mission at the Dayton Development Coalition: To recruit, expand and retain jobs in the Dayton Region. 

It's been a big month on the economic development front in the region! In partnership with JobsOhio and many of our local partners, over 1,700 jobs were committed, with an investment of more than $300 million on new facilities and expansion projects. The Dayton Region continues to grow!

Event: IFT18 – A Matter of Science + Food, July 15-17, 2018

Why were you there?
The Dayton Region has a strong Food & Agriculture industry (Cargill, Tate & Lyle, Bob Evans, Golden Fresh Farms, BrightFarms, Mama Rosa’s, Conagra Foods, The Fremont Company and many others). There are more than 60 Food & Ag companies employing over 9,500 people in the 12 county Dayton Region.

The University of Dayton Center for Leadership, Dayton Development Coalition and Victoria Theatre Association will present a second season of the University of Dayton Center for Leadership Speaker Series.

WASHINGTON, DC (October 1, 2018) – The Honorable Richard Church, Jr.

Event: Farnborough International Airshow 2018, July 16-20, 2018

Why were you there?

The Farnborough International Airshow is a week-long, biennial event that combines a major trade exhibition for the aerospace and defense industries with a public airshow. The event is held in mid-July in even-numbered years at Farnborough Airport in Hampshire, United Kingdom. The first five days (Monday to Friday) are dedicated exclusively to trade, with the final two days open to the public.

Companies involved in the competitive global medical device market demand a foundation that will fuel their success. NuVasive Inc. has marked West Carrollton as its center of excellence. It is moving rapidly to expand its presence in Ohio and centrally house its global manufacturing in a showcase facility.

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