But a healthy economy and a healthy work force do not mean much if housing and cultural activities don t follow suit. Pegg said the county has taken a lead role in these as well. They are always amazed at what we have to offer. Therefore, it s vital that the county have lots of other fun things to do. That s unusual.
Most counties don t do it.
County Corp. At least half of that goes toward rehab, said Parker. The county is fiscally strong, which is another selling point, said Pegg. The next step will be to make sure everyone in the country and the world knows that. Marketing efforts of the Dayton Regional Development Alliance are addressing that, and this year Parker and others will travel to Japan to make calls on the area s corporate partners there. He said trips like this one are important for the area s future.