Dayton Business

09/02/2026

A new Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce online course on essential communication skills in the age of AI will roll out in the first quarter of 2027.

The Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce is launching Talent Academy in early 2027, an online course focusing on vital communication skills in the AI era, developed with expert Eric Sinoway to enhance human judgement and accountability amid advanced technology.

09/02/2026

Epic Loot Games in Centerville is celebrating its 15th anniversary with an epic expansion of its gaming hall.

09/01/2026

The University of Dayton is constructing a new academic building for its School of Business Administration with help from a $15 million gift from an anonymous donor — the largest in UD’s history.

09/01/2026

After more than 30 years in the Metropolitan Arts Center, Discover Classical began broadcasting from its new home at 130 W. Second Street on Wednesday, July 1, marking a new chapter for the region’s all-classical public radio station.

Discover Classical (WDPR 88.1 FM), the Dayton region’s all-classical public radio station, will celebrate its move to 130 W. Second St. with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 2.

09/01/2026

Today is the last day to visit Panera Bread at The Greene.

Panera Bread at The Greene Town Center has announced its last day of business is Tuesday, Sept. 1.

09/01/2026

A carbon monoxide leak at the Spaghetti Warehouse in downtown Dayton caused the restaurant to close on Wednesday, August 27. Their page reads it will be closed until further notice.

Spaghetti Warehouse in downtown Dayton has been closed since Wednesday, Aug. 27 due to a carbon monoxide leak, and a post on its page says it will be closed until further notice.

09/01/2026

After over two decades as a church and 16 years as a coffee shop, Bellbrook community fixture BellHOP Café at 26 N. West St. is closing its doors for the final time.

09/01/2026

A Chicago-based company has started construction on a new assisted living facility in Fairborn, along with two similar facilities in and near Columbus.

08/31/2026

One of Montgomery County’s chief development funding tools is again available.

Montgomery County has reopened applications for the Economic Development/Government Equity (ED/GE) funding program, with $1.25 million available in spring and fall cycles to support local businesses relocating or expanding within the county.

08/31/2026

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Ohio employers in targeted industries can receive up to $10,000 per new hire who earns a degree or completes an apprenticeship, encouraging workforce development in the state’s manufacturing and technical sectors.