INDUSTRY CONCENTRATIONS
The goal of Grow Piqua Now's economic development efforts is to generate wealth for the community through the creation of jobs, which ultimately contribute to the well-being of Piqua and its residents. Grow Piqua Now is committed to help in the creation of a vibrant, attractive, and sustainable economic environment so that new and existing businesses can grow and succeed in our community.
The City of Piqua and the Dayton Region enjoy a competitive environment for starting and growing a business. With affordable land, economical transportation costs, and lower taxes, companies large and small find our community an ideal location for new investment. And, with our Piqua Municipal Power System, our businesses enjoy reliable and less expensive electric rates - with electric utility costs 15-20% less than those of investor-owned utilities.
Steeped in a rich industrial history that dates back to the early 1800s, Piqua's diverse business community encompasses all of the region's key industries. With a strong entrepreneurial and small business support network through organizations like the Dayton Development Coalition (DDC), the Entrepreneurs Center and the Small Business Development Center at Edison Community College, start-ups and small businesses alike have access to the reources needed to grow and succeed.
Grow Piqua Now's business attraction, retention and expansion initatives currently involve a strategic focus on targeted industries that mirror those identified by the DDC and tie closely with industries targeted by the Ohio Business Development Coalition (OBDC) and the State of Ohio
These five targeted industry groups are:
These industry clusters represent areas where Grow Piqua Now believes growth opportunities exist and where our region has demonstrated success in the attraction and expansion of companies in these industries.