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High Technology Support
Greater Dayton Region, which includes Miami County, is a region that has a long history of innovation and technology development from the invention man-powered flight by Dayton’s Wright Brothers to the creation of early web search engines at NCR Corporation. The region off ers a wealth of technical assistance initiatives that support the region’s business and industry. These initiatives help to foster grow within the numerous high technology industries in the Dayton Region.
The region boasts 25,000 scientists and engineers, one of the highest concentrations in the nation. The region is the home to Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, the main procurement and research arm of the Air Force. Wright-Patterson fuels a whole world of technology and innovation throughout the entire Dayton Region.
Advanced Integrated Manufacturing (AIM) Center - a unique partnership between Sinclair Community College and the University of Dayton designed to provide training and project-oriented services to manufacturers in the Dayton Region. Visit www.aimcenter.org
Edison Materials Technology Center (EMTEC) - is a consortium of industry, academic, and governmental organizations which includes nine universities and five major government laboratories with more than $1 billion worth of applicable R&D resources. EMTEC can assist manufacturers in the development of new industrial materials and processes, improvement of existing materials and processes, and identification of alternate materials and processes. Visit www.emtec.org
Greater Dayton IT Alliance is an industry trade association dedicated to the retention, growth and economic development of the information technology (IT) industry in the Miami Valley region. We are an industry-led, industry-driven organization made up of more than 240 member companies representing all facets of information technology. Visit www.daytonitalliance.org
Miami Valley Venture Association (MVVA) - provides a support mechanism for local entrepreneurs, raises the awareness of venture capital and promotes the interaction between emerging business and regional financial resources. Visit www.mvva.org
National Composite Center (NCC) was established in 1996 to produce composite (fiber & plastic resin) structural materials for the automotive and aerospace industries to replace traditional structural steel. The NCC has pioneered a new fiberglass composite bridge deck to replace concrete and steel decks. NCC has broadened its scope to include initiatives in commercial areas as well as aerospace and defense, automotive and infrastructure. Visit www.compositecenter.org
University of Dayton Research Institute (UDRI) - is one of the leading R&D institutions in the country and provides research on aerospace mechanics, material engineering, metals and ceramics, non metallic materials and structural integrity. Visit http://www.udri.udayton.edu/
Small Business Development Center (SBDC) services a nine-county region in southwest Ohio through a vast network of small business service providers. These providers call upon the resources and assistance of both the public and private sectors. The SBDC and its affiliated partners focus on providing the training, counseling and technical assistance needed by start-up, pro-venture, and existing small businesses.
Visit Upper Valley JVS Applied Technology Small Business Development Center at www.uvjvs.org
Visit the Wright State University Small Business Development Center at www.docp.wright.edu/sbdc/
For information on Ohio’s Small Business Development Network, visit www.odod.state.oh.us/edd/osb/sbdc
Tech Solve, part of Ohio’s Edison Technology Network, Tech Solve provides lean manufacturing and machining optimization assistance. Services include assessments, training and implementation assistance in lean manufacturing and machining. Visit www.techsolve.org
International Business Support
International Trade Division of ODOD – helps companies explore global trade opportunities and expand into new international markets. Assistance includes: Export Counseling, Agent & Distributor Searches, Business Missions, Trade Shows, Export Finance through the state’s 10 international offices and headquarters in Columbus, OH.
JETRO Export Program – Through a cooperative relationship between the State of Ohio and the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO), Ohio companies can benefit from the expertise of the experienced business professional, on loan from a Japanese corporation, who works to help Ohio companies enter the Japanese market.
For more information, visit www.odod.state.oh.us/itd/
Wright State University International Trade Assistance Center
ITAC is a collaborative effort between Wright State University’s Raj Soin College of Business and the Ohio Department of Development. The center is dedicated to increasing export revenues for companies. The center provides international trade information, resources, referrals and counseling for small and medium sized businesses. Trade counselors work closely with the Export Assistance Center of the U.S. Department of Commerce. HTTP://WWW.DOCP.WRIGHT.EDU/ITAC/HTML/ABOUTITAC.HTM
TARGET Program- The programs helps small to medium sized businesses expand their presence in global marketplaces. TARGET enhances international business opportunities by creating and sustaining partnerships between members of the business community, university faculty, and internationally experienced mentors. Contact the Wright State Director of Business and International Relations at 937.775.2151 or Email monica.snow@wright.edu
Miami Valley International Trade Association (MVITA) is a volunteer organization promoting international trade in the Miami Valley and supporting local business efforts in their quest to sell products and services to customers overseas. Visit www.mvita.org
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