Category: Op-Ed
What is the future of the Dayton Convention Center?
DAYTON, Ohio (December 2017) - Recently, the city of Dayton announced it has formed a special task force to review the background, uses, finances and governing structure of the Dayton Convention Center. This task force, made up of a wide variety of commun...
Finally! Three lanes on US 35
DAYTON, Ohio (November 2017) - Congratulations to the region ? US 35 widening from I-675 west to Steve Whalen Blvd. has taken a great step forward to three lanes. The widening to three lanes from the Greene County line at I-675 toward downtown Dayton h...
Say no to state issue 2
DAYTON, Ohio (October 2017) - It seems Ohio, with its current rules on statewide ballot initiatives, is one of the easiest states in America to get something placed on its ballot. It seems if you have 3 million bucks to spend, you can basically hire a gro...
Yes on issues 3 & 4
DAYTON, Ohio (September 2017) - Among the issues and people on this November 7th ballot are two that have continued to be of great value to Montgomery County citizens. The Human Services levy renewal (#3) and the Sinclair Community College levy renewal (#...
Community supports Wright-Patt
DAYTON, Ohio (August 2017) - Our region has been known for decades as both a manufacturing and military community. We are thankful that we have had these two powerful economic drivers to support our people, our business community, and our local governme...
Downtown Dayton’s renaissance
DAYTON, Ohio (July 2017) - Over the years I have written a number of times about my perspective of our core city's downtown. Sometimes I have been a bit too critical because I felt that the 'game plan' wasn't working well enough. But quite candidly, muc...
Enough is enough!
DAYTON, Ohio (June 2017) - Usually I will write about a business issue that affects employers or our economy ... or maybe write about a quality-of-life issue that is important to the well-being of our community. After all, I do represent the chamber of co...
BRAC will affect us all
DAYTON, Ohio (May 2017) - Without a doubt, long-time residents view the Dayton region as a manufacturing area - and for good reason. Borne over two centuries ago, northern states like Ohio took advantage of its many assets like people, timber, coal and wa...
Dayton’s new Business Hall of Fame
DAYTON, Ohio (March 2017) - Our community is blessed with many outstanding people, companies, not-for-profit organizations and plenty of important work that creates jobs, careers and solves issues that affect our region's quality of life and economy. I...
Ohio’s State Budget Debate
DAYTON, Ohio (April 2017) - Here we are once again about 60 days out from a mandated balanced state budget and our leaders are still negotiating the priorities for Ohio for the fiscal years of 2018-2019. Without a doubt, this is a big job; but they've ...
