BECAUSE IT'S ABOUT TALENT.
BE DOWNTOWN.

A vibrant business community of more than 800 employers and growing. Companies of all types and sizes, Dayton’s home for startups and creative ventures, world-class colleges and universities, cutting-edge R&D, and more. Something different is happening downtown and now is the time to get down here.

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WHY DOWNTOWN DAYTON?

With so many options for places where top talent can work, choose a home for your business where employees want to work! Downtown Dayton's eclectic mix of small businesses alongside attractions like the Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center, RiverScape MetroPark, the Oregon District, DayAir Ballpark, and Levitt Pavilion means no matter where you are downtown, you're only steps away from world-class dining, entertainment, arts organizations, and local shopping.

be where the top talent is. BE Downtown.

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Rediscover why more and more companies are locating downtown:

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BE CONNECTED

Downtown is for those who want to be connected – to their customers, to fellow collaborators, to their neighbors, to entertainment, to their community.

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SUPPORTIVE

Whether the focus is technology, professional services, or retail —downtown businesses are surrounded by a supportive community that wants to see them succeed.

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UNIQUE OFFICE SPACE

Have an office that reflects the creativity and originality of your organization - all at lease rates that are lower than the surrounding region.

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BE CENTRAL

At the center of the region's transportation network, a downtown address makes it easy and cost effective for your clients, customers, and commuters to meet their daily business needs.

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URBAN AMENITIES

Our walk and bike friendly downtown makes it easy to access our amazing selection of restaurants, micro-breweries, fine arts, cultural institutions, entertainment, and all around fun.

LATEST NEWS & EVENTS

Chaminade Julienne Announces New Middle School Program >>MORE INFO
New Cashless Grocery Store Now Open Downtown >>MORE INFO
Downtown Office Tower Gets New Life >>MORE INFO
Owners of Staple Downtown Eatery Announce New Restaurant >>MORE INFO
Hundreds of Employees to Return to Downtown Office Tower >>MORE INFO
Local Favorite Bakery Plans to Open in Dayton Arcade >>MORE INFO
Home Health Care Service Expands to Dayton >>MORE INFO
Law Firm Announces Move to The Delco >>MORE INFO
Long-awaited Hotel Now Open in Downtown Dayton >>MORE INFO
Plans Announced for Centre City Building Renovation >>MORE INFO
Preparations Underway for 2025 NATO Conference in Dayton >>MORE INFO
Dayton Continues to Grow as Tourism Destination >>MORE INFO

HOW WE HELP DAYTON BUSINESSES

BUSINESS RESOURCES

Downtown leaders are ready to rally around you. Numerous resources are available downtown that will give your business a leg-up.
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COMMERCIAL SPACE

The DDP’s Business Development team offers assistance finding available office or first floor commercial space, at no cost to you.
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ENTREPRENEURSHIP

Downtown Dayton is the hub of the region's entrepreneurial and creative ecosystem. Join the startup movement happening in our center city.
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DEVELOPER RESOURCES

With more than a billion dollars of projects completed and in the pipeline, downtown Dayton's momentum is building.
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“There’s an aesthetic about being downtown, there’s the cobblestone, there’s the texture, and the different people that you see. Downtown is where I really want to be.”

-Jason Harrison
-Owner, Present Tense Fitness

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