Dayton, OH – The Miami Valley Regional Planning Commission (MVRPC) in partnership with the Dayton Development Coalition (DDC) will hold a virtual Public Participation Meeting to present a DRAFT of the Dayton Region Economic Development Strategy, the comprehensive economic development strategy for the region. After a brief presentation featuring a summary of the DRAFT plan, MVRPC and DDC staff will accept comments and answer questions. 

The meeting will take place via Zoom, a video conferencing platform, and will be held as follows:
Wednesday, January 26, 2022 – 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Access the meetings via computer, tablet or mobile device using this link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82419923584       Meeting ID: 824 1992 3584

Or call in to join the meeting by phone:
(646) 558-8656 - Meeting ID: 82419923584# US (New York)
(301) 715-8592 - Meeting ID: 82419923584# US (Washington DC)

Participation via computer, tablet or mobile device using the link above is encouraged to take advantage of Zoom on-screen meeting features even if relying on the phone for audio functions.

If you are unable to attend, information will also be available for public review on MVRPC’s website at mvrpc.org/ceds and at the MVRPC offices, 10 North Ludlow St., Suite 700, Dayton, OH, 45402, during regular business hours (8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday).  Written comments regarding the DRAFT plan will be accepted at the above address, web address, or via email at sschweikhart@mvrpc.org until February 4, 2022.

At all MVRPC public participation meetings, interpreters for hearing impaired individuals or bi-lingual interpreters are available upon request.  Requests should be made at least one week prior to the meeting date. Contact MVRPC at (937) 223-6323 or 1-800-750-0750 TTY/TDD to request an interpreter.

Established in 1964, the Miami Valley Regional Planning Commission promotes collaboration among communities, stakeholders, and residents to advance regional priorities. MVRPC is a forum and resource where the Board of Directors identifies priorities and develops public policy and collaborative strategies to improve quality of life throughout the Miami Valley Region. MVRPC performs planning and research functions for our Region that ensure livable and equitable communities; clean air and water; robust roadway, transit, and active transportation options; and strategic community plans that chart the course for member communities and partners. As the designated Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), MVRPC is responsible for transportation planning in Greene, Miami and Montgomery Counties and parts of northern Warren County. MVRPC's areawide water quality planning designation encompasses five (5) counties: Darke, Preble plus the three MPO counties.

For additional information, contact Stacy Schweikhart, Director of Strategy & Engagement via the email address listed above.

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