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> Do you agree Dayton's an exporting powerhouse?
Thursday, August 28, 2008
DAYTON — A U.S. Department of Commerce official came to town Thursday, Aug. 28, singing the praises of exporting — and then he recognized three Miami Valley companies who have had success in making their mark abroad.
Representatives of Dayton Systems Group, of Miamisburg, Fischer Engineering, of Dayton, and Odawara Automation, of Tipp City were recognized by Jamie Estrada, deputy assistant secretary for manufacturing for the Commerce Department.
All three companies have benefited from the U.S. Commercial Service's export assistance to expand into foreign markets, Estrada said.
Exporting is one of the Dayton area's specialties, Estrada said, saying the Gem City is among the top 12 percent of all metro area exporters.
He called the Dayton area "an exporting powerhouse."
In 2006, the Dayton area exported $4.2 billion worth of goods and services, up 40 percent from Dayton's exports in 2005, Estrada said.
Canada is the area's biggest export market, receiving $1.2 billion of local goods and services in 2006, he said.
Since the implementation of the North American Free Trade Agreement 13 years ago, the national average jobless rate has been 5.1 percent, a decrease of 2 percent from the average unemployment rate in the 14 years before NAFTA was implemented, he said.
Said Estrada, "NAFTA without a doubt has given our nation a platform to grow our economy, and I hope you all keep that in mind."
He spoke at a U.S. Commercial Service event at the Crowne Plaza in downtown Dayton, dubbed "U.S. Manufacturing in the 21st Century: A Playbook for Competing Globally."
Contact this reporter at (937) 225-2390 or tgnau@DaytonDailyNews.com.
Comments
By Tim Shaman
August 29, 2008 1:51 PM | Link to this
The real problem in Dayton is a lack of competent leadership and innovative approaches to rebuilding. Dayton is a microcosm of the entire USA. Manufacturing has gone elsewhere and Dayton has been in a long process of conversion to a service economy, etc. But, now is the time for new approaches. Now is also the time for positive thinking, not for giving up like most of the people have indicated by their comments. You can run away, but not from your own problems.
By karon
August 29, 2008 12:22 AM | Link to this
Cincinnati and Columbus are both getting streetcars! The GM plant in Moraine can make those streetcars the infrastructure is there!
By Phil Man
August 28, 2008 10:24 PM | Link to this
Looks like GM rejected Ohio’s piddly offer to stay too. There’s an export.
By Dan Kennedy
August 28, 2008 10:24 PM | Link to this
To Back in the Gem City who wrote ‘there are some 20,000 unfilled jobs in the region’. I don’t believe that number is correct. I see no evidence of unfilled jobs in that number. I have heard such numbers thrown around, but never a source. There are several hundred Lexis Nexis and Elsevier folks who will be out of work by the end of the year, if those jobs exist, we would sure like to know about them! BTW to local companies, if you can hire now, you will have quite the pick of all types of these IT folks, but don’t wait, they will leave the area if there are no jobs, ESPECIALLY the young ones.
By painfultruth
August 28, 2008 8:02 PM | Link to this
Sure, I believe in Santa Claus too! If one looks hard enough, one can ALWAYS find someone that can give an opinion they WANT to hear! Karon reminds me of a little child chanting the same phrase over and over. Karon, your mindless drivel about streetcars has become the joke of all the DDN boards. People are laughing at you, don’t you understand???
By FuKuKaron
August 28, 2008 7:45 PM | Link to this
Fuk you Karon you are a absolute idiot x 10
By Trotwood 78
August 28, 2008 7:33 PM | Link to this
The sad part of this is what could have been. GM has been closing down plants in the Miami Valley for a long long time. Why are we starting to talk about alternatives to GM emplpoyment now? I have been reading and researching ways for the rust belt to make a comeback. I was hoping Wright Patt or a military contractor in Springfield could revitalize the region, but it doesn’t seem possible now. I think a city has to “empty out” first to clear the voting roles of uneducated voters.
By Chris
August 28, 2008 7:33 PM | Link to this
You mean “The Greater Dayton Area”, right? I mean Miamisburg and Tipp City are not in Dayton, but they are in the greater Dayton area. I still don’t understand McCain coming out in a city that is dying. You would think he would go to Columbus, the state capital. Heck the Mayor isn’t even a Republican. Maybe McCain will give Dayton a bump, I hope…. Good Luck Dayton, you need it.
By Wordell
August 28, 2008 7:13 PM | Link to this
The political infrastructure of Dayton will not allow a return to productivity in many business areas. This would mean losing “power” to private enterprise. Private enterprise, venture capitalists, and “job creaters” go to areas where profit can be made. Profit is not in Dayton. Dayton’s power elite are known for their hostility to capitalism. They envy wealth. I suupose they expect you to ask a poor person for a job. Figures.
By Karon
August 28, 2008 4:59 PM | Link to this
Dayton must consider passenger trains and streetcars. Mike Turner has done nothing on this subject of transportation. Joe Biden, Obama running mate takes the train home everynight. People in this southwest region only has a car to get around. Soon the area of Cincinnati and Dayton will connect. Cars and highways will not help this situation. 21st century is going to include, Streetcars and light rail, and high speed passenger trains.
By Hey Pee Pee
August 28, 2008 4:19 PM | Link to this
Huh to your post? …to to…. Get a clue! Dayton sucks!
By Back in the Gem City
August 28, 2008 3:55 PM | Link to this
First thing, all you negative types; get a life or move on to some place that loves belly aching. You’re peeing in the pool for the rest of us.
Second, the economy in town (and the country, and world) is changing, but there are lots of opportunities for us; there are some 20,000 unfilled jobs in the region. We need to to a better job of making sure we have the skill to take those jobs. Do that, and a lot of the old luster returns to the Gem City.
By Dayton sucks!
August 28, 2008 3:38 PM | Link to this
What a dump is right! Dayton sucks, full of people who just suck off of society is right! You people must love paying high taxes. HUH…. what schools and universities, they suck! You suck Dayton!
By Skeptic
August 28, 2008 3:33 PM | Link to this
Manufacturing continues to be a huge part of the economy. Exporting creates jobs for Dayton. People in other countries want the quality and craftsmanship they can only get in America. We should be proud that Dayton continues to have a strong manufacturing sector. Some of our job losses are simply because we have become more efficient with technology. Exports will continue to grow as 3rd world countries modernize. Change starts at home.
By rich
August 28, 2008 3:18 PM | Link to this
I hear the typical thinking from Daytonians I have heard for years. What negativity. I have been here since 1980 and all these unionized businesses who would rather close down than give to streamline and become competitive in the world market are getting what you deserved. Thank goodness we have wonderful schools and universities around who are reshaping our young to compete in the global job market. All you narrow minded widget makers just take your retirement and leave.
By Dayton/Mont Cty a DUMP!
August 28, 2008 2:29 PM | Link to this
Some please explain how this is a positive. Dayton is a crap hole town. These companies export things to other nations… it does not directly benefit the majority of people here who actually live in Dayton! Outsiders look to us for our “cheepness” we provide to the rest of the world! Dayton is a dying city! Full of want-a-be’s sucking off of society!
You poeple who see this as a plus for Dayton need to get a clue!
By Shiny Happy People
August 28, 2008 2:17 PM | Link to this
With all the negativity here it’s a wonder there’s anything left of Dayton.
Lighten up people! Imagine what an amazing place Dayton could be if we could channel just half of the negative energy into something more positive.
Clearly the naysayers missed this paragraph.
In 2006, the Dayton area exported $4.2 billion worth of goods and services, up 40 percent from Dayton’s exports in 2005, Estrada said.
This is certainly a start in a better direction!
By BnOPanther
August 28, 2008 2:08 PM | Link to this
You have to have something to stay positive about.
By Mark H.
August 28, 2008 1:45 PM | Link to this
I exported myself from Dayton 5 months ago and relocated to Phoenix, AZ because Dayton is a dying city.
By Phil This
August 28, 2008 1:20 PM | Link to this
More like outhouse.
By Terry
August 28, 2008 1:18 PM | Link to this
WOW! THREE whole companies doing well in Dayton?!?! Gee…THAT oughta save Dayton’s economy.
OK….my question is if exporting is so great how do we get more of it in Dayton? Cause cars ain’t the answer anymore.
By Benbird
August 28, 2008 1:05 PM | Link to this
Don’t forget we export creativity to Tennessee firms to come up with the cities marketing slogans as well. No one in Dayton can think up anything original anymore (sarcasm)
By Eddie
August 28, 2008 1:00 PM | Link to this
If you mean we’re good at exporting an image to the nation and world that the city is led by buffoons, the I would say ‘yes’ we are an exporting powerhouse.
By Pam
August 28, 2008 12:59 PM | Link to this
Yeah Dayton is a powerhouse at exporting jobs and people.
By Dayton Resident
August 28, 2008 12:51 PM | Link to this
Dayton’s main export is jobs.