Relocation to the Dayton Region

Discover the Opportunities of Living and Working in Dayton

Why is the Greater Dayton Region a place worth relocating to?

The Greater Dayton Region offers an exceptional quality of life for businesses and families alike. From rich arts and culture to thriving industries, the region combines affordability, opportunity, and a strong sense of community. With a central location in the Midwest, the region provides convenient access to major cities while maintaining a low cost of living. Its mix of urban energy and small town charm creates an environment where both people and businesses can succeed.

Live, Work, and Thrive in the Greater Dayton Region

The Greater Dayton Region has so much to offer citizens and businesses. Here are a few sites to get you started:

Darke County Visitors Bureau

The people of Darke County take pride in their legends and stories—and they’re eager to share them. With rich history, scenic parks, and vibrant energy, Darke County, Ohio quickly feels like home.

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Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce

The Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce is a valuable resource for businesses looking to collaborate, drive regional economic growth, and enhance the area's business climate and quality of life.

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Destination Dayton

Focusing on the region's convention and tourism industry, Destination Dayton showcases everything Dayton and Montgomery County offer residents—from young children to older adults, there’s something for everyone in the Dayton Region!

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Discover Dayton, Ohio

DiscoverDaytonOhio.com is your local guide to events, articles, and free classifieds—created by Daytonians who live here and care deeply about the community.

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Greene County Convention & Visitors Bureau

East of Dayton, between Cincinnati and Columbus, lies a place that defies convention—a vibrant mix of creativity, tradition, energy, and charm. Structured, yet never routine.

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Miami County Visitors & Convention Bureau

Miami County embodies the past and present, tight-knit families, trusted business partners, welcomed guests and an extended community – side-by-side – ready to create a better tomorrow.

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Preble County Ohio

Preble County’s strategic location offers easy access to major cities and abundant family-friendly festivals, parks, and outdoor activities like camping, hunting, and fishing.

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Warren County Convention & Visitors Bureau

Warren County is Ohio’s Largest Playground! Conveniently located near Interstates 71 and 75, it’s the perfect hub for enjoying more activities within a 30-mile radius than anywhere else in the state.

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Voices of Regional Success

Hear what people are saying about BusinessFirst!

A good example of how BusinessFirst! Works in our communities is the recent relocation/consolidation of WCR, Inc. WCR is a global manufacturer of heat exchangers. They have locations in Fairborn and Washington Court house, and were looking to consolidate the two locations for more efficient operations. Through a broker they found a building in Xenia that met their needs.

Once contacted, we set the BusinessFirst! protocols into action, notifying our partner communities. With confirmation that they did not have a suitable building, we were able to work with WCR to move into the building in Xenia, and provide assistance in paying for the extensive renovations that would be needed. As a result, we will soon have approximately 120 new jobs to the community.

Steve Brodsky | OhioCED, MEDP Economic Development Coordinator

BusinessFirst! provided Killer Brownie with strategic support that enabled the company to expand operations, invest in new production technologies, and strengthen its community partnerships—particularly in Miamisburg, where city officials and development leaders actively facilitated growth initiatives. This collaboration helped Killer Brownie create over 50 new jobs, enhance its facility planning, and position itself as a key contributor to regional economic development.

Matt Ross | Vice President of Operations

The BusinessFirst! Program has been a tremendous asset to the City of Xenia. Easy referrals to the many resource partners has helped our businesses find resolutions to issues quickly and with minimal effort. The support we receive from the BusinessFirst! Program, from planning business walks to assisting with roundtables, is as if we have another employee in the economic development department.

Steve Brodsky | OhioCED, MEDP Economic Development Coordinator

The BusinessFirst program is a valuable resource for me as an economic development professional. I have the ability to quickly connect Miamisburg businesses to resources to help them solve problems so they can focus on growing their business.

Chris Fine | Development Director for City of Miamisburg

BusinessFirst! has been a valuable resource and connector in our region. At Sinclair Community College, we’re proud to support small business growth through our Workforce training and development programs like the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses (10KSB) program. 10KSB provides business owners with practical business education, access to capital, and a powerful network of peers—helping them grow revenue, create jobs, and strengthen the local economy. Partnerships like BusinessFirst! help amplify our impact by promoting collaboration and visibility for the small business community across the Dayton region.

Kandise Bobo | MBA, Executive Director