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From Montgomery County to build $40M Job and Training Center near Bank of America

How could the Job and Training Center relocation affect Dayton's local economy?

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Dayton may see reduced local activity as county departments move out of old Job Center The relocation of the Job and Training Center from its former site in Dayton to a new facility in Harrison Twp. means that county departments have ceased operating at the old location. Montgomery County officials previously paid $4 million annually to rent the former Job Center location. The move, completed in May, pivots county services elsewhere, resulting in a reduction of county presence and associated commercial activity at the old site.

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  • Montgomery County was paying $4 million annually to rent the former Job Center location.daytondailynews.com
  • County officials moved departments out of the Job Center located at 1111 S. Edwin C. Moses Blvd. in Dayton.daytondailynews.com
  • Montgomery County moved out of the Edwin C. Moses property in May.daytondailynews.com
  • The new Job and Training Center will be located at 4200 Forest Park Drive in Harrison Twp.daytondailynews.com

Why it matters

As the county seat, Dayton relies on the presence of major county government operations, which contribute to local commerce and activity. The relocation of a large, $40 million facility and the cessation of a $4 million annual rental payment represents a measurable shift in the economic footprint of the county government within the city.

This move is part of a broader effort by Montgomery County to optimize its service locations, moving the Job Center closer to other social service buildings like Haines Children’s Center and Stillwater Center on North Main Street. The new facility is situated in Harrison Twp., which is adjacent to Dayton, indicating a regional shift in where county services are concentrated.

What we don't know yet

  • Will the new Job and Training Center in Harrison Twp. generate sufficient new commercial activity to offset the loss in Dayton?
  • How will the county's pivot of services affect the specific local businesses that relied on the old Job Center location in Dayton?

What would change this answer

The county announces new commercial partnerships at the old Dayton site.The negative effect on Dayton's local economy could fade if the county successfully attracts new tenants or activity to the vacated property.
The new Job and Training Center in Harrison Twp. experiences rapid growth and high utilization.The positive economic impact of the new facility could outweigh the mild negative impact caused by the move away from Dayton.

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