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Op-Ed | Dayton Public Schools Need To Do Better

October 25, 2026 - On November 3rd, Dayton voters will have an important decision to make about the cost of local government. Dayton Issue 4 would impose a new property tax levy intended to generate an additional $14.7 million for Dayton Publ...

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Op-Ed | Dayton area businesses have a big stake in election

September 27, 2026 - Dayton area businesses invest capital, time, talent, reputation, and passion in building companies and creating jobs that employ our families, neighbors, and friends. The decisions made by elected officials at the local, ...

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Op-Ed | Investing in the core is an investment in the region

VIEW ARTICLE AS FEATURED IN THE DAYTON DAILY NEWS August 30, 2026 - Downtown Dayton is not simply a collection of buildings. It is the economic heart of our 14-county region. When our core is strong, our entire region is stronger. Businesses have ...

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CHAMBER ANNOUNCES VOLUNTEERS OF THE QUARTER FOR 2026 Q2

The Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce has announced its Volunteers of the Quarter for the second quarter of 2026. Our Volunteerism Committee chose these volunteers from a list of nominees because of their outstanding service and dedication to the chamber. ...

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Op-Ed | Repositioning the Dayton International Airport

VIEW ARTICLE AS FEATURED IN THE DAYTON DAILY NEWS July 26, 2026 - On June 24, the Dayton International Airport (DAY) made one of its most significant announcements in the past 25 years. Breeze Airways revealed it will launch service this fall with...

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Op-Ed | A strong chamber builds stronger businesses

VIEW ARTICLE AS FEATURED IN THE DAYTON DAILY NEWS Judy Budi Dr. Karen M. R. Townsend June 21, 2026 - A strong economy in the Dayton region doesn’t happen by accident. It requires private sector businesses to invest, leaders to collaborate, and...

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Op-Ed | Property Tax Changes Impact Businesses

VIEW ARTICLE AS FEATURED IN THE DAYTON DAILY NEWS May 24, 2026 – Proponents for eliminating property taxes in Ohio are gathering signatures from over 400,000 registered voters to place a proposed constitutional amendment on the November 3, 2026...

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CHAMBER ANNOUNCES VOLUNTEERS OF THE QUARTER FOR 2026 Q1

The Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce has announced its Volunteers of the Quarter for the first quarter of 2026. Our Volunteerism Committee chose these volunteers from a list of nominees because of their outstanding service and dedication to the chamber. ...

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Op-Ed | Area employers developing leaders

VIEW ARTICLE AS FEATURED IN THE DAYTON DAILY NEWS April 26, 2026 – The energy inside the room at the Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce’s annual meeting on April 14 was unmistakable. It wasn’t just optimism, it was a clear signal that our ...

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