Economic Development
The City of Riverside is the front door to the Wright Patterson Air Force Base and the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. Riverside offers a unique corporate environment combining high-tech corporate amenities within a quite-uncluttered atmosphere immediately adjacent to numerous recreational facilities.
Riverside has an excellent corporate community lead by General Dynamics, L-3 Communications, SRA International, Anteon Corporation, Curtiss-Wright Controls, Riverside Research Institute, MTC Technologies, Inc. and numerous other technology-based major defense contractors; all taking advantage of our immediate proximity to Wright-Patterson Air Force Base.
Under the leadership of Mayor Johnie Doan, our current progressive elected officials have elevated municipal services, actively cultivated redevelopment opportunities and enacted legislation designed to enhance and foster growth just “outside the fence” of the largest single source employer in the state of Ohio, Wright-Patterson AFB. In combination with a responsive City municipal staff managed by Bryan Chodkowski, the City Manager, Riverside has created an excellent corporate climate.
Qualities Contributing to Riverside’s Business Attractions Efforts
Employment – From skilled manufacturing positions to corporate executives, from retired military personnel to recently degreed engineers; Riverside offers a dynamic, diverse and economical employment pool. As a corporate citizen of Riverside, companies are encouraged to take advantage of nationally recognized workforce development programs.
Telecommunication and Utilities – Our current corporate residents require the latest in telecom and we deliver with readily accessibility to fiber optics (dedicated and public), T1 and T3 lines. One benefit to the fact that Riverside is in the process of re-developing our business focus, the City has a completed infrastructure with little need for further build-out.
State & Local Incentives – The City of Riverside, in collaboration with the State of Ohio and Montgomery County, offer numerous incentive programs. These include, but are not limited to, direct development grants, a variety of tax abatements and workforce development assistance.
Transportation – Riverside has a fully developed highway system with immediate access to major transportation routes. This provides for the speedy and economical transfer of goods and services within the surrounding area and to one of the Nation’s largest 90-minute market. As testament to excellent ground transportation accessibility, Riverside is the site of major freight carriers; ABF, Roadway, UPS, USF Holland, Old Dominion, and Overnite Transportation. The numerous carriers affords local companies some of the cheapest freight rates in the Midwest. Airport choices are numerous with Dayton International being reached within fifteen minutes and either Columbus or Cincinnati Airport within an hours drive.
Proximity to Major Markets – Logistically, Riverside is blessed with an excellent offers access to 61% of the U.S. population and 50% of the Canadian; 70% of all North American manufacturers and 80% of all corporate headquarters.
Riverside’s geographical position and excellent business environment offers a unique possibility for your corporation to profit from recent developments surrounding Wright-Patterson Air Force Base.
At your service,
Johnie Doan, Mayor
Bryan R.H. Chodkowski, City Manager
Robert J. Murray, Director Economic Development