Category: Op-Ed
Opportunity zones can help Wright Factory site
DAYTON, Ohio (March 2018) - As many know or have seen or felt, we are on a much better trend as far as commercial and residential development versus past years. Our economy and use of tax reform opportunities have helped pave the way for even stronger inv...
Linking Food to Health to Work
DAYTON, Ohio (February 2018) - I’ve been blessed with opportunities to write and speak about our Dayton area workforce on numerous occasions. We have a great workforce in our region; but not without its challenges. The Midwest boasts a strong work e...
What lies ahead for the 2018 American economy?
DAYTON, Ohio (January 2018) - So how do you think the new, recently passed federal Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) signed into law this past December 22 and the fast-paced growth of the stock market will affect the American economy? Great? I think so. ...
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...
