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Senator
Beagle (left) stands with Major General Thomas Masiello (middle) and
Senator Peggy Lehner of Kettering (right)
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Beagle
Discusses Increased Collaboration Between Businesses and Defense at DDC
COLUMBUS - State Senator Bill Beagle (R-Tipp City) joined area leaders
yesterday for the Dayton Development Coalition's annual meeting which
highlighted the region's economic growth and new efforts to increase
collaboration between small businesses and area military installations.
The event featured a keynote address from Major General Thomas
Masiello, commander of the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) which
is headquartered at Wright Patterson Air Force Base near Dayton. During
his remarks, Gen. Masiello emphasized the importance of partnerships
with area businesses.
AFRL contributes more than $380 million to the region's economy every
year.
“Jobs are returning to our region and businesses are thriving
throughout Ohio,” said Beagle. “When I first joined the Senate, our
unemployment rate had risen to double digits and headlines of new
business closures were a daily occurrence. Through increased
collaboration, strategic investments in our workforce and a resolute
effort to reduce the tax burden for all Ohioans, we were able to put
the state's economy back on track and create new opportunities for Ohio
families.”
University of Dayton President Dr. Michael Curran was awarded the
prestigious Maureen Patterson Regional Leaders Award for his work
championing economic development in the Dayton region and developing
new partnerships with area institution of higher education.
“Collaboration is key,” added Beagle. “Whether it’s strengthening our
military, supporting small businesses or enhancing our children's
education, fostering an environment of collaboration--not agitation--is
the key to effective problem-solving.”
As a member of the Ohio Third Frontier Advisory Board, Senator Beagle
has played an important role in helping the state to develop investment
strategies that have helped to spur the growth of more than 1,200
companies. Beagle also serves as a member of the Ohio Aerospace and
Aviation Technology Committee.
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