Dayton Business

10/17/2026

The Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce is opposing the Dayton Public Schools’ property tax levy request on the November ballot, claiming the business community already feels that local property taxes are too high and the school district has not been…

The Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce is opposing the Dayton Public Schools’ property tax levy request on the November ballot, claiming the business community already feels that local property taxes are too high and the school district has not been a good community partner.

10/17/2026

MyCUmortgage’s new partnerships

10/17/2026

A new drive-thru coffee and specialty drinks restaurant will soon open in Riverside, and will be offering 20,000 free beverages to local business, schools , hospitals and other groups.

10/17/2026

The Air Force intends to test soil and water in an area near the former Gentile Air Force Station in Kettering, but city officials are confident that testing will, in time, allow further housing development in the area.

The Air Force plans soil and water testing near the former Gentile Air Force Station in Kettering, focusing on detecting PFAS contamination from past firefighting foam use, while city officials remain confident that future housing developments will be safe after thorough environmental assessments ar...

10/17/2026

Franklin entertainment complex J.D. Legends is not closing its doors, despite what rumors online may have said, the business said on social media.

10/16/2026

The Great American Electric Air Race featuring Blackfly eVTOL aircraft takes place Saturday, Oct. 17, at Springfield-Beckley Airport, showcasing precision flying, races, and exhibitions with free admission and required registration for attendees.

10/16/2026

Don’t call it an “air show.” But Ted Angel won’t mind if you call it “fun.”

The Great American Electric Air Race featuring Blackfly eVTOL aircraft takes place Saturday, Oct. 17, at Springfield-Beckley Airport, showcasing precision flying, races, and exhibitions with free admission and required registration for attendees.

10/16/2026

Holiday retail sales in November and December will grow 4.2% from 2025 to $1.013 trillion, according to the National Retail Federation.

10/16/2026

Dayton’s apartment market has cooled since last summer, with fewer renters competing for available units and apartments taking longer to lease, but the region remains one of the nation’s more competitive small rental markets.

10/16/2026

Vivek Ramaswamy, the Republican nominee running for Ohio governor, said that if elected, he would keep the position of aerospace and defense advisor that Gov. Mike DeWine created in 2019.

Vivek Ramaswamy, Ohio's Republican governor nominee, pledged to retain the aerospace and defense advisor role created by Gov. Mike DeWine, emphasizing the importance of rebuilding the U.S. industrial base and supporting Wright-Patterson Air Force Base as a strategic asset for the state and nation.