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The governor explained that for a region to be designated an Ohio Hub, they must "identify core strengths and develop a strategic plan for urban revitalization." A Hub designation is a "commitment from both the state and region to work collaboratively and target economic development efforts toward building upon those identified strengths. Dayton’s Ohio Aerospace Hub of Innovation builds upon the area’s strengths in aerospace, sensor technologies, and advanced materials to create new companies, sustain existing partners, and attract new investment based on Ohio’s world-class research, development, and industry assets, including The University of Dayton and Wright-Patterson Air Force Base."
The recognition ceremony was followed by a tour of the aerospace department and a photo opportunity for the governor and other elected officials.
This inaugural designation of an Ohio Hub coincided well with the Executive Order issued by Governor Strickland requiring the Dept. of Development to establish an advisory group of aerospace and aviation industry leaders to assist with efforts to maximize business opportunities in those fields in Ohio.
- Dustin A. Holfinger