Stronger Together: Supporting Business Growth in the Dayton Region
BusinessFirst! for a Greater Dayton Region has been driving growth since 2001 by connecting over 10,000 businesses with resources tailored to their needs. With 130+ partners and communities, the program strengthens local industries—from defense to healthcare—through outreach, referrals, and collaborative events like Business Walks and Roundtables. This united effort fuels investment, job creation, and economic resilience across the region, proving we’re stronger when we put businesses first.
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Office of Lt. Governor
77 S High Street
Columbus, OH 43215
Columbus, OH 43215
Ohio Aerospace Institute
4035 Colonel Glenn Hwy
Beavercreek, OH 45431
Beavercreek, OH 45431
Dennis Andersh, President & CEO
Ohio Bureau of Worker’s Compensation
3401 Park Center Dr # 100
Dayton, OH 45414
Dayton, OH 45414
Kathleen Davenport, Regional Business Consultant
Ohio Department of Transportation
1980 W Broad Street
Columbus, OH 43223
Columbus, OH 43223
Adele Evans, Regional Manager
Ohio Economic Development Association
1201 Dublin Rd.
Columbus, OH 43215
Columbus, OH 43215
David Zak, President & CEO
Ohio University APEX Accelerator
31 South Main Street
Dayton, OH 45402
Dayton, OH 45402
Matt Brazie, Procurement Specialist
OhioMeansJobs – Greene County
581 Ledbetter Road
Xenia, OH 45385
Xenia, OH 45385
Amy McKinney, Administrator
Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities
895 Central Avenue 7th Floor
Cincinnati, OH 45402
Cincinnati, OH 45402
Cynthia Crews, Business Relations Specialist
Parallax Advanced Research
4035 Colonel Glenn Hwy
Beavercreek, OH 45431
Beavercreek, OH 45431
Dennis Andersh, President & CEO