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The City’s current revitalization and economic development efforts places Tech Town in the heart of the region. With a regional population of more than 1.5 million, Dayton continues to evolve as a modern metropolis. The region offers more than a dozen nationally recognized universities and colleges in the area including University of Dayton and Wright State University. Forbes ranked Dayton the “10th Best Metropolitan Area in the U.S. for Higher Education.”
Dayton has the #1 business tax structure in the Midwest for small businesses and entrepreneurs and is one of the Top 10 in the U.S. Businesses are moving to the region because of the strong local, state and regional support. Dayton’s partnership with other regional organizations has led to the creation of solid financial programs, tax incentives and loan options including:
CityWide Direct Loans & SBA Loan Programs
Dayton Economic Attraction Program
Entrepreneurial Signature Program
Community-wide efforts between government, industry and academia are evident throughout the region. In April 2011, GE Aviation broke ground on a $51-million electric power research center. The new complex is also located within the Ohio Aerospace Hub.
