Category: Op-Ed

Op-Ed | Dayton Region Secures 44% of State Funding

Date: March 23, 2026 Category: Op-Ed

VIEW ARTICLE AS FEATURED IN THE DAYTON DAILY NEWS March 22, 2026 - Strong regional economies are built on smart, strategic investments. That is why the recent announcement that the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) will invest $55 million i...

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Op-Ed | Behavioral health hospital needed for Dayton

Date: February 19, 2026 Category: Op-Ed

VIEW ARTICLE AS FEATURED IN DAYTON DAILY NEWS February 19, 2026 - The new state behavioral health hospital planned in the City of Trotwood and Harrison Township represents a critically needed investment in the health and stability of the Dayton r...

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Op-Ed | Dayton area businesses and America at 250

Date: January 26, 2026 Category: Op-Ed

VIEW ARTICLE AS FEATURED IN DAYTON DAILY NEWS January 25, 2026 – As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary this summer, we have a rare opportunity to reflect not only on our nation’s founding ideals, but also on the economic engin...

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Op-Ed | Healthcare Shift for Dayton Region Businesses

Date: December 22, 2025 Category: Op-Ed

VIEW ARTICLE AS FEATURED IN DAYTON DAILY NEWS December 21, 2025 – I’ve been watching closely as a growing number of our region’s small businesses are making a strategic pivot this December, moving from traditional small-group or individual...

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Op-Ed | Dayton region felt the pain of the shutdown

Date: November 24, 2025 Category: Op-Ed

VIEW ARTICLE AS FEATURED IN DAYTON DAILY NEWS November 23, 2025 – The Dayton region depends on a federal government that operates efficiently and reliably. When Washington shuts down, Dayton feels it more deeply than most. Our local economy ...

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Op-Ed | Social media punishes people for working together

Date: October 20, 2025 Category: Op-Ed

VIEW ARTICLE AS FEATURED IN DAYTON DAILY NEWS October 19, 2025 – Respecting differing opinions, rejecting political violence, and embracing civility have long been hallmarks of American democracy. These values distinguish the United States fro...

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Op-Ed | Cultivating next generation of leaders critical for Dayton’s future

Date: September 24, 2025 Category: Op-Ed

VIEW ARTICLE AS FEATURED IN DAYTON DAILY NEWS September 21, 2025 - The Dayton region has a character all its own. It can’t be imitated, and it can’t be learned from a distance. Our culture is gritty, hard-working, inclusive, collaborative,...

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Op-Ed | Relationships are foundation of business

Date: August 25, 2025 Category: Op-Ed

VIEW ARTICLE AS FEATURED IN DAYTON DAILY NEWS August 24, 2025 – The Relationship Business In the Dayton region, relationships and trust aren’t just nice to have — they are the foundation of our business community and the driving force be...

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Op-Ed | The time is now for Dayton Public Schools to partner

Date: July 28, 2025 Category: Op-Ed

VIEW ARTICLE AS FEATURED IN DAYTON DAILY NEWS July 27, 2025 – Beginning in December 2022, Dayton’s business, government, and transit leaders met with Dayton Public Schools Superintendent Elizabeth Lolli and school board representatives to dis...

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Op-Ed | Cyberattacks Affect Us All—and Require a Unified Response

Date: June 23, 2025 Category: Op-Ed

VIEW ARTICLE AS FEATURED IN DAYTON DAILY NEWS June 22, 2025 – As our society—and the Dayton region—becomes increasingly reliant on data and technology, we are also becoming more vulnerable to cyber threats that can affect every one of u...

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