Date: June 25
Time: 7:30 am - 3:00 pm
Business Summit: June 2026
Join the Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce’s Small Business Growth Alliance for a day-long dynamic gathering of business leaders, entrepreneurs, procurement professionals, and business support organizations from across the region.
This year’s summit is designed to focus on three key areas that help businesses grow and succeed: capital, procurement, and business development support. This event will bring together forward-thinking voices for a day centered on connection, access, and opportunity. Attendees can expect engaging speakers, meaningful networking, and conversations focused on business growth, access, and the future of our regional economy.
Keynote:
•Joni Fedders, CEO & President, Aileron
Speakers:
• Lilly Cavanaugh, Chief, Ohio Department of Development, MBDD
• Thomas Ubelhart, General Manager, Joby Aviation
• Jerome Jones, Lender Relations Specialist, United States Small Business Administration (SBA)
Session A Breakout Panels 12:30 PM:
• Procurement & Projects by Ohio Facilities and Construction Commission (OFCC), Messer Construction, City of Trotwood, Skanska
• Capital by Huntington, KeyBank & SBA
Session B Breakout Panels 1:30 PM:
• Procurement for Professional Services by Miami University, Montgomery County, Solvita
• Business Support Organizations by Apex Accelerator, Economic & Community Development Institute (ECDI), Human Relations Council (HRC), Entrepreneurs Center (EC), Aileron
