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Dayton businesses & chamber make safety recommendations amid COVID-19 increase
DAYTON, Ohio (July 1, 2020) – A startling recent trend in COVID-19 cases has prompted the region’s business community, led by the Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce, to recommend immediate changes to current safety and prevention measures. “We’ve ...
PARKER: COVID-19 Threatens Existence of Arts Group
Here we are in late June and the COVID-19 virus is still keeping our lives turned upside down. You’ve read where many of us have shared our concerns on numerous occasions about the impact this pandemic has had on families and businesses. A while back, I...
DACC & Member companies support declarations denoting racism a public health crisis
The Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce believes strongly in the role the business community can play in fighting racism and encouraging diversity, equity and inclusion. The chamber released the following statement, and has asked chamber member businesses to ...
$719,000 in REOPEN Downtown Dayton grant money awarded to 119 small businesses
DAYTON, Ohio – REOPEN Downtown Dayton grant program partners the Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce and Downtown Dayton Partnership (DDP) announced today that more than $719,000 has been invested in downtown Dayton’s small businesses. [caption id="att...
Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce supports declaration denoting racism a public health crisis
DAYTON, Ohio (June 16, 2020) – The Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce announced its support today of declarations denoting racism a public health crisis. The Dayton Area Chamber has officially endorsed and is encouraging timely passage of resolutions be...
Chamber-led House Bill 16 signed by Governor DeWine: A win for WPAFB and military
DAYTON, Ohio (June 16, 2020) – Governor Mike DeWine signed into law today legislation that provides better educational opportunities for our active duty military members and their families. Known as House Bill 16, this legislation received leading suppo...
PARKER: IT’S TIME TO REOPEN BUSINESSES IN DAYTON, GET BACK TO OUR LIVES
I know I don’t have to tell you how hard it’s been for everyone … everywhere to live through the COVID-19 shut downs and the stay-at-home response. Our Miami Valley citizens … our families, friends and neighbors … have all been stressed by thi...
PARKER: ARE WE READY FOR WHAT’S NEXT?
I know we are not out of the woods yet as we continue to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic, but this is as good of time to talk about preparation for the future whether it be coronavirus or some new strain of something as bad or worse. We should all comme...
Parker: Infrastructure Upgrades Enhance Our Economy
I wanted to share with you an update on several important infrastructure improvements that are already beginning that will serve our region well for years to come. Along with several of our key partners, we have been strong advocates for these roadway i...
Parker: Airport critical to Dayton region
With last year’s departure of the Dayton International Airport’s Director of Aviation Terry Slaybaugh, we are again searching for the top leadership at our region’s airport. Our airport (DAY) has gone through many changes over my years at the cha...
