Dayton’s Startup Week celebrated its 10th year, bringing hundreds of small business owners together for mentorship and networking. When entrepreneurs invest in each other, they build momentum that strengthens the whole region.

📖 Dayton Startup Week returns to boost local entrepreneurs

Mental health at work isn’t just an HR issue — it’s a shared responsibility. In this episode, we look at how McGohan Brabender, a Dayton-based benefits firm, trains employees to be Mental Health Allies. These peers are equipped to notice, listen, and guide coworkers toward support — reducing stigma and building a culture of care.

📖 Healthiest Employers of Ohio 2025

A game-changing investment in Ohio Manufacturing. JobsOhio backs regional manufacturers with up to $15,000 in relocation incentives for STEM and technical hires, levelling the playing field in the battle for scarce talent.

📖 JobsOhio Relo Incentive – Ohio Tech News

Cincinnati Works’ Fair Chance Works program partners with employers to connect returning citizens to jobs, reducing recidivism and filling workforce gaps with motivated talent.

📖 Spectrum News 1 – Fair Chance Works

Phillips Edison & Company in Cincinnati earned recognition as one of Ohio’s Healthiest Employers for investing in comprehensive women’s health programs. Supporting women’s health builds stronger careers, healthier cultures, and measurable ROI.

📖 Healthiest Employers of Ohio 2025

Innovation doesn’t happen in silos — it happens when people collide. In this episode, we spotlight the University of Cincinnati’s 1819 Innovation Hub, where students, startups, and corporations share space and spark ideas. Learn how mid-sized businesses can apply the same lessons by breaking down silos, building partnerships, and making space for experimentation.

📖 Read more: University of Cincinnati – Ohio business investments heating up this summer

Silco Fire & Security, a leading Ohio-based fire protection and security company, is proving that good business goes beyond protecting buildings. Through its new CommUNITY Impact program, Silco is giving employees paid time to volunteer, matching donations to nonprofits, and supporting events like its annual Veterans Day Walk. With over 450 employees, the program is expected to create more than 3,000 volunteer hours each year — strengthening both team culture and the communities they serve.

📖 Learn more: Silco Expands Charitable Giving with New CommUNITY Impact Program

How does a one-day training turn into a long-term talent pipeline? In this episode, we explore how ClarkDietrich, a steel framing manufacturer based in Greater Cincinnati, teamed up with the Ohio Carpenters’ Apprenticeship Program to give first-year apprentices hands-on experience — and a sense of belonging in the industry. The result? More than skills — a future workforce ready to grow.

📖 Read more: ClarkDietrich News Release