Dragons (again) lead Minor League teams in attendance
The Dayton Dragons — who carry the record for the most sellouts in the history of American sports — led Minor League Baseball (Single-A) in attendance, yet again.
Economic Development
Downtown Dayton law firm eyes $1.5M office consolidation
A major law firm is looking at a $1.5 million project to combine its two downtown offices into one.
Sinclair unveils $4M new UAS center
Sinclair Community College unveiled plans for its new $4 million UAS Training and Certification Center downtown.
Nonprofit plans major headquarters expansion in downtown Dayton
A Dayton nonprofit that works to end homelessness is planning a major expansion.
Staffing firm to build new downtown Dayton headquarters
BarryStaff Inc. will build a 13,000-square-foot facility on the edge of downtown Dayton.
Workforce development company moving to downtown Dayton
A workforce development company in Yellow Springs is moving its office to downtown Dayton.
Downtown Dayton salon to expand, add spa and coffee bar
One of Dayton’s newest salons is planning a major expansion.
Dayton given an ‘A’ from small businesses
The city of Dayton is rated the top business friendly metro city in Ohio, according to a survey of small business owners.
Dr. Mike Ervin shares thoughts on the future of downtown Dayton
From running an emergency room to singing in nightclubs to pay for college, Dr. Mike Ervin has led a varied career. Now the co-chair of the Downtown Dayton Partnership devotes his life to serving on company and charitable boards in … Continued
Graceworks Enhanced Living Opens in New Downtown Facility
Welcome to the staff and residents of the Graceworks Enhanced Living facility! Graceworks Enhanced Living, affiliated with Graceworks Lutheran Services, provides residential living, support and daily care for individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities.
Staffing firm to move to downtown Dayton
A staffing and recruitment company is moving its office downtown. Management Recruiters of Dayton, a local executive recruitment franchise, will move to the Kuhns building at 15 W. Fourth St. in downtown in August…
Businesses sought in pop-up project
Activated Spaces announced the deadline for the next round of pop-up stores in downtown Dayton on Monday.
Dayton Dragons baseball team sold to 3 investors
A deal has been reached for the Dayton Dragons minor league baseball team to be sold to three investors, according to an announcement.
The Requarth Co. plans its future around downtown’s revitalization
Since moving the Supply One Showroom into the Requarth building two years ago, the company has seen strong growth in its cabinet business, and as the economy has recovered, building materials sales are back on the rise. I spoke with … Continued
Dayton Beer Company to open production brewery and beer hall downtown
The Dayton Beer Company — the father of Dayton’s current microbrewery revival — is finally going to be in Dayton. The company, which opened in a small space in Kettering more than two years ago, just signed a lease for … Continued
Fordham Foundation Returns to Downtown
Located in the Oregon District until a 2011 move to Oakwood, The Fordham Foundation now is bringing its office back downtown to the historical Kuhns Building at the corner of Main and Fourth streets.
CareSource to hire 160 employees
CareSource plans another spurt of hiring later this year. The downtown-based Medicaid managed care plan company says its number of employees, currently at just over 1,840, will top 2,000 by the end of 2014, as it expands into the former … Continued
Anthony James Painting & Contracting Opens New Downtown Office
Anthony James Painting & Contracting, a family-owned company celebrating 30 years in business, chose downtown Dayton to house its first office location. Visitors and clients can check out the new space in the St. Clair Lofts at 33 S. St. … Continued
National company to buy out local Wells Fargo Insurance, move employees downtown
A national insurance firm is about to close on the purchase of the Dayton area’s largest property and casualty insurance agency. USI Insurance Services is in the process of buying the Dayton office of Wells Fargo Insurance, which it will … Continued
Oregon District restaurant looking to expand
One of the Oregon District’s fine dining spots is looking to construct an addition. Roost Modern Italian, located at 524 E. Fifth St. in Dayton, is going before the Landmarks Commission Thursday afternoon to submit plans for a new addition, … Continued
Downtown Dayton to get three new businesses
Three new downtown Dayton businesses will debut during Urban Nights on May 9, with help from the Downtown Dayton Partnership’s Pop-Up Project.
CareSource expands again, moving 200 workers to downtown building
One of downtown Dayton’s largest companies is expanding again. CareSource, a nonprofit Medicaid managed care plan company, announced it will lease the entire former WorkflowOne building at 220 E. Monument Ave. in order to accommodate its growth.
Ludlow Place Adds New Tenants
Last fall we reported that the four professional services firms occupying downtown’s historical Ludlow Place had collectively purchased the building at 204 S. Ludlow St. and were investing in maintenance and upgrades to the building in the hopes of attracting … Continued
Graceworks to open adult day care facility downtown
An organization that provides services for seniors and people with developmental disabilities will begin offering a new service in downtown Dayton.
Dublin Pub Expansion Underway
A 3,000 ft. expansion has received final approval and is officially underway at Oregon District mainstay The Dublin Pub. The newly-expanded space will increase the Pub’s capacity to serve as an event venue and gathering place, and solidify its presence … Continued