Category: Op-Ed

Op-Ed | Repositioning the Dayton International Airport

Date: July 27, 2026 Category: Op-Ed

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

Date: June 22, 2026 Category: Op-Ed

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

Date: May 26, 2026 Category: Op-Ed

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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Op-Ed | Area employers developing leaders

Date: April 27, 2026 Category: Op-Ed

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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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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