WORKFORCE AND INCENTIVES

The City of Union, the Dayton Region and the State of Ohio offer a number of incentives to support businesses and their projects that align with the region’s vision for growth.

In the Dayton Region, you will find:

• An educated workforce with residents having higher educational obtainment across all levels than the state and nation
• Hard manufacturing workers, representing the highest concentration of workers (15.3%) outside of Government
• Strong training programs that can quickly adapt to keep skills up-to-date
• Competitive wages and low cost of living allow employee paychecks to go further

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The area boasts several incentives - most notably a 100% tax abatement for 15 years - making it a top choice. Many programs often require local government approval, including:

• Community Reinvestment Area (CRA)
  
• Tax Increment Financing (TIF)
  
• Enterprise Zones
  
• Regional Port Authorities
  
• Montgomery County Economic Development / Government Equity (DE/GE) Grant
  
• New Markets Tax Credits
  
• Transportation Improvement District (TID)
  
• Ohiomeansjobs of Southwest Ohio (Area 7)
  
• Foreign-Trade Zones
  
• Community Improvement Corporations
  

1.3 MILLION
Dayton Region Population

TOP 10
City of Engineering jobs

3RD
in the US for STEM job growth

4TH
largest concentration of engineers per capita

REGIONAL INDUSTRY DRIVERS

The region is home to a diverse group of industries, positioning the area and local economy for continued growth.

Key industries include:

ADVANCED MANUFACTURING

AEROSPACE AND DEFENSE

AGRICULTURE AND FOOD PROCESSING

BIOSCIENCE

CYBER

LOGISTICS AND DISTRIBUTION

AUTOMOTIVE

Mark Volkman
+1 513 252 2123
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Brian Leonard
+1 513 252 2131
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Brian Palmer
+1 513 858 9292
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