The Dayton Region offers globally competitive industry strengths in the following sectors: Aerospace Research and Development; Human Sciences & Health Care; Information Technology; Advanced Materials & Advanced Manufacturing.
2011 was a significant year for Ohio’s economic development efforts. More than 40 recruitment, retention, and expansion projects stimulated economic development across the Dayton Region, creating more than 2,600 jobs, 270.2 million dollars in capital investment and 1.2 million square feet in commercial real estate.
Due to the strong performance in 2011, the Region’s strategic industries are projected to account for nearly 8,000 jobs over the next five years.
Please take time to learn more about why the Dayton Region can provide you with a competitive advantage for your business and your career!
Advanced Materials and Manufacturing
The unique and compelling nature of our industry allows us to quickly transform innovations into processes and products.
Aerospace R&D
The advances achieved by our Aerospace R&D community gives ample evidence that the Air Force Research Laboratory and their hundreds of industry and university partners in our region have formed the preeminent aeronautical research and development center in the world.
Healthcare and Human Sciences
Aeromedical research, training, and acquisition elements are being consolidated into a Center of Excellence for Human Performance at Wright-Patt, accompanied by 21 existing regional hospitals, medical schools, training facilities and human science-focused businesses.
IT / Data Management
The Dayton Region is a global leader in understanding how the innovative use of information can transform people’s lives.

