How Dublin Keeps Businesses Growing

City of Dublin Economic Development Director Jennifer Klus believes that the projects you work on today have a lasting, meaningful impact over time.

“There is a great sense of pride in being able to say you worked on a project for the betterment of a community and its residents,” she said.

Leader of Local Economic Development Group to Retire, Successor Named

PREBLE COUNTY, Ohio (Dayton Business Journal) – The leader of one of the Dayton area’s largest economic development groups is retiring. A successor already has been named.

Brenda Latanza, director of the Preble County Development Partnership (PCDP), has announced her retirement effective July 1. Latanza has led Preble County’s development efforts, including retention and expansion of existing businesses, business recruitment, workforce development, regional and national marketing, and community development activities since February 2015.

Ikea Created a Swedish Meatball Donut — But It’s Only Available at One Location

The furniture store is joining Ohio’s Butler County Donut Trail in honor of National Donut Day.

For most counties, having an official 80-mile “Donut Trail” encompassing 13 self-described “mom-and-pop donut shops” would be enough. But Ohio’s Butler County — which established its trail back in 2015 — wants more. And in honor of National Donut Day on June 3, the county is putting a Swedish jewel in its crown, teaming up with none other than Ikea for a special stop on the trail and featuring an actual Swedish meatball donut.