Core Industry Clusters

Successful economies are created when similar industries and firms cluster together in a given location. Miami County and the the Greater Dayton Region have achieved specialization in a variety of technology-related and advanced manufacturing areas.  Below is a synopsis of five clusters that thrive in our region!

• Research and Technology
  Wright-Patterson Air Force base is a major research, procurement and technology center for the US Air Force. Wright-Patterson has approximately 25,000 scientists, engineers, computer specialist and skilled technicians, 23 percent of Ohio’s aeronautical and astronomical engineers. This strong aerospace and technology presence has fostered innovation and technology transfer into a vast array of commercial sectors.
• Aerospace & Defense
  Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, home of the Air Force Material Command, is the largest single site employer in Ohio. Wright-Patterson is responsible for about 50% of the entire U.S. Air Force budget.  More than 600 aerospace-related defense contractors and R&D organizations thrive in the region.
• Advanced Manufacturing – Automotive
  The region boasts more than 250 advanced automotive component manufacturers for nearly all the major automotive companies including GM, Honda, Toyota, Ford and Daimler-Chrysler. In fact, Honda has become Ohio’s leading manufacturing employer with nearly 16,000 associates and 165 suppliers in the State. Honda of America’s part distribution center in Miami County is just one of the numerous Honda-related businesses in the county and the region.
• Advanced Plastics
  Ohio traditionally ranks number one or two in the nation in plastics production. Plastics production in Miami County covers a broad spectrum from automotive plastics to food packaging.  To meet the growing needs of the plastic sector, Edison State in Piqua offers degree and training programs in the area of advanced plastics and polymers.
• Advanced Logistics & Distribution
  Today’s logistics and distribution companies leverage state-of-the-art information technology and inter-model capabilities to deliver products and service to their customers. Combine a strategic location, excellent air cargo amenities, good rail access and strong IT capabilities and you can understand why Miami County and the Dayton Region can meet the logistics needs of your business project.

For more information contact

Miami County Economic Development Department
Hobart Center for County Government
510 W. Water Street, Troy, OH 45373
Phone (937) 440-8110, Fax (937) 440-8124