Population: 135,000
Area: Midwest
Demographics & Community Overview
- Climate: Continental (cold winters, hot summers)
- Language: English
- Diaspora / Communities: India, Mexico, China
- Neighboring Areas: Centerville, Kettering, Huber Heights, Vandalia, Miamisburg, Fairborn
- Main Industries:
- Manufacturing
- Aerospace R&D
- Information Tech
Education
Primary Schools: 16 elementary, 4 middle schools, 7 high schools
- Colleges/Universities: 6
The extent of government interest in and support for city pairing?
We currently have 7 established, so it would really need to make sense.
The extent of private groups / organizations interest
We routinely get inquiries from community members wishing to establish relationships.
Awards / Recognitions
5 just longevity. Celebrated 60 years with Augsburg, Germany and we have the oldest relationship between a city in Ohio and a city in Japan.
What spurred interest for city pairing?
Our first relationships more tied to NCR but recently to education + industry.
What does your city have to offer a potential Sister City?
A robust amount of opportunities with research & investment.
Other areas the city is willing to pursue
Education is key.
Thematic Interests
Dayton is interested in:
- Virtual cultural exchanges, festivals and activities
- Organizing global travel exchanges
- Youth/student exchange programs
- Supporting developing communities
- Humanitarian projects
- Economic partnerships / business development / trade delegations
- Virtual classroom partnerships
- Municipal governance exchanges
Geographic & Regional Interests (US Applicant)
Regional Interests:
- Central America
- South America
- Central Asia
Primary & Secondary Contacts
Primary Contact
Name: Kevin Lydy
Email: [email protected]
Secondary Contact
Name: Lori Simms-Parks
Email: [email protected]
Organization: Dayton Sister City Committee