People just do not know what they have in Dayton. As a new business owner trying to get the business started in Dayton, I now have my eyes open to the type of community Dayton really is. Having lived in Dayton for almost 20 years, working in the confines of a large corporation kept me shielded from community and small business issues. Based on the context within this conservative community, people have had a hard time believing that a business that is progressive and trend-setting can really be started in Dayton. This couldn't have been developed in Dayton.
Preventive health is a tough sell in Dayton.
Dayton has been reported as one of the areas with the largest percentage of obese individuals. Dayton's community and people could both use a good health and vitality program. Dayton is a great community to raise a family. All four of my children were born in Dayton. Not only is Dayton surrounding some of the more progressive areas in the region, e.g., Indianapolis, Cincinnati, Columbus, etc.