Dayton Business

05/28/2026

Kiara Wine is expected to open its first retail location this fall in the Wright Dunbar Discovery District.

Dayton’s Wright Dunbar Discovery District is currently undergoing a major expansion as six new businesses are expected to open in the area by the end of 2026.

05/28/2026

A state lawmaker proposed a bill that would scrap the Ohio Department of Medicaid’s managed care program, opting instead to return to a fee-for-service model with administrative services organizations to

05/27/2026

Good Impressions is a newer cocktail bar located at 800 S. Patterson Blvd. in Dayton. There is a $100 hot dog and drinks on the refreshed menu.

Good Impressions is introducing a new seasonal menu filled with inventive cocktails, upscale small plates and collaborative creations from its staff, as the Midtown Dayton coffee shop and cocktail bar

05/27/2026

A Swedish retail technology firm has acquired Stratacache's Scala division for approximately $28 million, aiming to enhance its global digital signage presence and expand its partner ecosystem, particularly in North America and other key markets.

05/27/2026

RTX Corp. and Pratt and Whitney Military Engines secured a $30.8 million Navy contract modification for F135 spare engines supporting F-35 aircraft production lots 18-19 with work spanning multiple U.S. locations including Dayton and Blue Ash, targeting completion by May 2031.

05/27/2026

Two local health systems are making big investments into medical education and research at two Ohio universities.

05/26/2026

The Department of Veterans Affairs has allocated $596 million for infrastructure upgrades in Q2 of fiscal year 2026, including significant renovations at the Dayton VA’s West Third Street campus to enhance safety, efficiency, and care quality for veterans in the Dayton region.

05/26/2026

Charm at the Farm is an upscale outdoor shopping experience that is celebrating 10 years. Market dates for 2026 are June 12-13, Aug. 14-15 and Oct. 16-18.

“For the past decade, Charm at the Farm has been rooted in supporting small businesses and giving back to local organizations that make a meaningful difference in our community.”

05/26/2026

Beloved brick-and-mortar store Heart Mercantile in the Dayton’s Oregon District announced their closure over Facebook on Monday night, May 25.

05/25/2026

Dayton-based Stratacache, wrestling with the rising cost of memory, is liquidating its United Kingdom arm.

05/24/2026

Proponents for eliminating property taxes in Ohio are gathering signatures from over 400,000 registered voters to place a proposed constitutional amendment on the Nov. 3, 2026, ballot. However, they stated