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Information Technology The information technology industry has a long history in Dayton. National Cash Register (NCR) is a worldwide leader in computer technology and application. I n addition, Reynolds, formerly Reynolds and Reynolds, Lexis-Nexis and a host of other IT companies are in the Dayton area. The high quality workforce, high quality of life and moderate costs of living all make for a perfect environment for technology firms. The industry is supported by a number of organizations in the region including Dayton IT Alliance, a trade association providing an integrated approach for research, workforce development and business development for the roughly 800 IT companies in the area. Technology Transfer The history and facilities of Wright Patterson Air Force base meet the manufacturing and technical ability of Dayton area business firms to produce an exciting environment for technology transfer, taking institutional ideas and products to the market. A number of organizations work to make this transfer happen faster and better. These include the Wright Technology Network (WTN) that facilitates technology transfer from Wright Patterson Air Force Base to partners in the private sector. And the National Center for Industrial Competitiveness (NCIC) that works to improve regional industrial competitiveness by leveraging federal and state funds to encourage long-term economic growth with focus on aerospace/automotive industries, defense conversion and dual-use technology initiatives. Aerospace Industry & Wright Patterson Air Force Base A major catalyst for growth in the Dayton area has been and continues to be Wright Patterson Air Force Base, the most important and unique U.S. Air Force Base. The largest single site employer in Ohio with 22,000 military and civilian employees, the Base is headquarters for Aeronautical Systems Center (ASC), the foremost aeronautical acquisition center in the U.S. Air Force. Wright Patterson is host to 125 tenant organizations, including Headquarters for Air Force Material Command (AFMC) that brings research, development, procurement and maintenance under one command. Wright Patterson Air Force Base is at the center of high technology and logistics for the military with many related high technology and support systems. One of the highest concentrations of aerospace-high tech firms in the nation is in the Dayton region because of the proximity to Wright Patterson Air Force Base. Other tenant units at Wright Patterson include the Air Force institute of Technology, the Air Force Research laboratory, the Unit States Air Force Museum and the 445th Airlift Wing, a reserve wing that flies C-141 Starlifter cargo aircraft. Automotive Manufacturing Dayton’s long history of automotive manufacturing and its location at the intersections of Interstates 70 and 75 make this region a very attractive location for the automotive industry. Delphi Automotive Systems, with roughly 10,000 employees in the area, is now a separate company from General Motors. In 1999, they spun off from General Motors and continue to build and design high-tech products such as air bags, anti-lock brakes and suspension systems. Although Delphi has recently let roughly 2,500 employees go, Dayton has seen little impact. Individuals were given severance packages, and have integrated very well into other work areas in the community. General Motors employs roughly 4,200 people in their Dayton assembly sport utility vehicle and engines plant. Behr, a German manufacturer of automobile air conditioning units, employs roughly 2,500 people in the region. DMAX, a General Motors-Isuzu joint venture, has operations for its truck diesel engines. Honda of America has two automotive assembly plants and an engine plant all less than one hour’s drive from downtown Dayton. Note: More than one third of all Japanese auto plant locations are located within a 50-mile radius of Dayton, Ohio. Tools and Machining The Dayton Region is one of North America’s largest centers for tooling and machining technology. More than 800 companies employing 26,000 people provide service to a diverse client base – from automotive to aerospace from the computer industry to the growing medical industry. Dayton is a recognized center of excellence for the tools and machining industry. The firms here employ the newest technology and a highly trained work force. Strategically located, tooling and machining firms in the region are able to serve a geographically dispersed global customer base. Critical to any strong industry cluster is the support of business and educators. The Dayton region is home to a vital and active tooling and machining association. This association is one of the oldest of its type in the U.S. and works actively to improve the competitiveness of its membership. Also present and supporting the industry is the Tool Valley Network. This foundation, a combined effort of industry and community, focuses on three key program areas: training and education, marketing of the local industry’s capabilities and expertise and supporting initiatives that keep Dayton business' cost competitive. In a parallel effort, the City of Dayton is implementing a segment of the Citiplan 20/20 Vision for the City’s future. The “Tool Town” campus initiative will provide a visible presence in downtown Dayton for the tooling and machining industry. The plan calls for training, technology transfer, marketing and other value-added services to be located in a campus environment along with producing tooling and machining companies in a downtown redevelopment area. This center of centralized activities will demonstrate the local industry's prominence as the 4th largest tooling center in the U.S. and serve as a sustainable competitive advantage for the industry. Distribution and Warehousing Distribution facilities in the Dayton region are on the increase because of the area’s strategic location and the accessibility Dayton has built into its transportation systems. Nearly 5 million square feet of warehouse and distribution space has been added during the past ten years. The worldwide sortation hub for Emery Worldwide, shipping 4 million pounds of cargo daily, makes the Dayton airport one of the nation’s busiest cargo and freight airports. Airborne Express has a major hub in Wilmington, 40 miles southeast of Dayton. Business and Development The Small Business Development Partnership is a network of 12 organizations and agencies that assist start-up, pre-venture and existing small business in successfully managing their enterprises through counseling, training and technical assistance utilizing both public and private sector assistance resources. The Entrepreneurs Center – An Edison Technology Center, the facility opened in the fall of 2000. Designed to create an environment where entrepreneurs can develop more fully their ideas, services and products for market, the center provides a full service approach to technology incubation, from low cost physical space, to business assistance and technical counseling. The center is establishing itself as the place for new talent in the Dayton community. Source: http://www.city-data.com/city/Dayton-Ohio.html
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