WEST REGION
Dayton
Quick Facts
n Gross Domestic
Product (GDP)
$66.7 billion
The West Region is comprised of a partnership of 14 counties surrounding the city of
Dayton, Ohio. The region is built on the rich innovation of its founding fathers. More
than 5,600 square miles of opportunities are available for business in the region and a
mix of major companies proudly calls the West Region home. The Dayton Region
offers competitive industry strengths in the following sectors: Aerospace Research and
Development; Human Sciences & Health Care; Information Technology; Advanced
Materials & Advanced Manufacturing.
n workforce
906,000 employees
n Aerospace and
Defense workforce
39,629 employees
n Average Wage Overall
$49,100
n Number of Firms
39,237
n Number of
international Firms
215
Grow your business with a low-cost business climate
• Dayton is #1 for new and expanded corporate facilities in 2012 for cities with 200,000 to 1 million people
• Ohio has the lowest taxes on new capital investment in the Midwest
Gain easy access to profitable markets with a robust logistics infrastructure
• The Dayton Region is situated on three major highways which bisect the United States providing access to major cities
• Located within 500 miles of 50% of the U.S. and Canadian populations and corporate headquarters
Enhance productivity with a talented workforce and development programs
Dayton Rankings
#1
Tech city
climate
#2 Business
in the U.S.
#1
1 7
of
the
top
For new and expanded
corporate facilities
in 2012 for metros
200,000 to 1 million
Regions in the country
for technology
generating industries
Ohio’s Rank
7th
5th
3rd
in the
U.S.
Largest
population
Largest
manufacturing GDP
Lowest tax rate
on new capital
investment
• Excellent research, innovation and ability to adapt in a global economy
• Local universities and community colleges can provide the workforce development programs to meet your needs
Leverage regional leadership in aerospace, aviation and research
• Wright-Patterson Air Force Base manages 40 percent of the U.S. Air Force (USAF) budget, $4 billion in R&D investments, and more than 420 USAF aircraft
• Ohio is a front runner for a designated Test Center for Unmanned Aircraft System integration in the U.S. Air Space
• Dayton is a critical partner in expanding the Airbus supply chain
Leading companies in the West ohio region
Toledo
Cleveland
Dayton
Columbus
Nelsonville
Cincinnati
New York
Chicago
Benefits of investing in the West Region of Ohio
Dayton
•Grow your business with a low-cost business climate
•Gain easy access to profitable markets with a robust logistics infrastructure
•Enhance productivity with a talented workforce and development programs
•Leverage regional leadership in aerospace, aviation, and research
The Dayton Development Coalition is a regional economic development and advocacy organization whose mission is to support job creation and prosperity for the citizens of the Dayton Region.
Dayton Development Coalition
(937) 222-4422
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Jeff Hoagland
900 Kettering Tower
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Dayton, OH 45423
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