Dayton biz resource center opens
- Photos: Business center celebration
Monday, February 09, 2009
DAYTON — Just ask.
That's the message the city of Dayton is sending out to existing businesses that want to grow and others that want to explore opportunities here.
On Monday, Feb. 9, the Dayton Business Resource Center, a one-stop shop for business location and expansion services in the city, opened at 371 W. Second St.
"In today's difficult economic climate, it's more important than ever to help businesses compete and grow," said Shelley Dickstein, assistant city manager for strategic development.
The center is a collaborative effort between the city, Montgomery County, the Downtown Dayton Partnership, Citywide Development Corporation and the Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce.
"Dayton means business," said Mayor Rhine McLin, whose Mayor's Council on Economic Development provided leadership in establishing the center. "The city and its partners are working diligently to make it easier for businesses to grow in Dayton and the Business Resource Center is just one way that we are improving Dayton's business environment."
The 2,300 square feet of newly renovated space brings together the serves of several agencies under one roof to provide help with permits, plan review, zoning guidance, financing and incentive information, site seeking and other services.
"Businesses today have a host of options open to them when it comes to deciding where to locate," said Ron Budzik, who serves on the Downtown Dayton Partnership board and the Mayor's Council on Economic Development. "High on the list is a community that offers excellent customer service and responsiveness."
The Dayton Business Resource Center can be reached by telephone at (937) 333-4977.
Contact this reporter at (937) 225-2000 or josmith@DaytonDailyNews.com.
