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Beavercreek

Ideally located just outside of Dayton, and with easy access to Cincinnati and Columbus via I-675, is the dynamic city of Beavercreek. This suburban community of approximately 40,000 boasts a unique mix of modern amenities and undeveloped land, which gives way to a scenic rolling, wooded landscape.

Though the city was not incorporated until January 11, 1980, Beavercreek has a past that stretches back to the early 1800s. Its rich history is experienced through numerous local landmarks and historical sites, including the Wartinger Historical Park. This site is home to several preserved historic structures, which play host to a living history program for students, as well as the annual Beavercreek Heritage Days and Herb Days.

While the community has strived to maintain its historical roots and preserve its open land, it has continued to grow in many ways. Today, Beavercreek is home to fine shopping centers, dining establishments, award-winning schools, a community theater and two highly distinguished golf courses. The community’s ever-growing real estate market features a mix of custom-built estates and well-maintained older homes, and its diverse economic base, like much of the region, is comprised of a number of defense technologies, aerospace and advanced technology corporations.

Adding all of this up, there is no doubt Beavercreek has earned a place among some of the most attractive communities in the region—and the nation. In fact, the city has been ranked among Money magazine’s Top 100 Great American Towns in recent years. Learn more about the opportunities of Beavercreek by visiting the City’s Web site, ci.beavercreek.oh.us.

Dayton

Serving as the seat of government for Montgomery County, Dayton is an enterprising Midwestern city that brings together a deep history of invention and plenty of ongoing innovation and creativity that shows in all aspects life.

The city anchors a flourishing metropolitan region of more than 850,000 people and growing. It began as a marketing and shipping center, due to the construction of the Miami and Erie canals, and today hosts a thriving economy and a lifestyle that is truly unmatched.

Residents take advantage of the city’s range of notable public services, which include quality transportation, education, recreation and medical care, along with a number of safe, friendly neighborhoods ideal for raising a family or retiring. The city also serves as the region’s cultural hub, as it offers a multitude of opportunities to enjoy theater, art galleries, entertainment and museums of all kinds. Referred to as the “Birthplace of Aviation,” Dayton’s strong tie with the history and future of the aviation industry is celebrated at the National Museum of the U.S Air Force, the Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park and the Aviation Hall of Fame.

There is certainly no limit when it comes to enjoying the opportunities of Dayton. Visit the City’s Web site at www.cityofdayton.org, or the Dayton-Montgomery County CVB Web site at www.daytoncvb.com for more information on Dayton and its surrounding area.

Fairborn

Commemorating its 60th anniversary on January 1, 2010, Fairborn is truly a one-of-a-kind city with much to celebrate. Named to reflect the combination of the towns of Fairfield and Osborne, Fairborn has both a rich and unique history—from the time when Native American tribes inhabited the land to the first frontiersmen and its emergence as a major center of aviation, beginning with the Wright brothers.

Fairborn was settled in 1799, with the erection of the first log cabin. More building followed, and dozens of families flocked to the area. By the time of the War of 1812, the new community contributed significant numbers of men to the war effort, and in 1816, the village of Fairfield was formally laid out on the road between Dayton and Springfield.

In 1850, the Mad River and Lake Erie Railroad extended its line through the area near Fairborn, bringing with it opportunities for economic activity and civic development.

In 1916, the War Department purchased 25,000 acres upon which to build a flying school and aviation depot, which, with the outbreak of World War I, became an important part of the nation’s defense structure. Now the Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, it is recognized as the largest and most organizationally complex base in the Air Force and plays an inestimable role in Fairborn’s economy.

From its inception, Fairborn has been associated with progress and cutting-edge technology. Following their groundbreaking work at Huffman Prairie site just west of town, the Wright brothers gave birth to Fairborn’s continuing reputation as the Schoolhouse of Aviation.

To this day, Fairborn is the only town in the nation of that name. It is a community rich in spirit with a strong local government and an attractive downtown. Only minutes from Wright-Patterson Air Force Base and Wright State University, our downtown offers a variety of specialty stores, unique shoppes and distinctive restaurants.

Fairborn is proud of having the largest amount of municipally owned parkland in Greene County. With 18 parks comprising more than 686 acres, Fairborn offers many recreational opportunities and sporting programs for youth and adults. From spectator to athlete, there truly is something for everyone with Fairborn recreational activities.

The city’s redevelopment and growth has resulted in a broad array of businesses and retail services. Fairborn’s favorable location, business advocacy groups and involved citizens have made it a vibrant cultural and economic center that affords endless opportunities. Visit www.ci.fairborn.oh.us to find out more about this great community.

Editorial provided by the City of Fairborn

Riverside

One of the best-kept secrets in the Miami Valley, Riverside sits directly in the heart of it all. It’s a progressive community looking toward the future. We offer a wealth of possibilities to students throughout the Miami Valley. Sitting at the gateway of Wright-Patterson AFB and WSU, Riverside offers an abundance of residential, recreational, business and quality-of-life opportunities for WSU and other regional university students.

Just six miles from the center of Dayton, with easy highway access to Columbus and Cincinnati, Riverside’s central location and proximity to WSU and other institutions offer you a quality of life and ease of access that is hard to beat. Affordable housing includes an abundance of local apartments and housing options that offer a quality of life rich in history, packed with nearby retail shopping and restaurants, plus diversity and recreational opportunities that abound.

Riverside boasts plenty of parks for year-round fun. Community, Shellabarger, Rohrer and Drennan parks all have plenty of excellent amenities. And Riverside sits adjacent to Eastwood Park, one of the “jewels” of the regional Metro Park system. Eastwood offers hiking, boating, sailing, plus fishing in Ohio’s only spring-fed trout stream—the Mad River. And for bike enthusiasts, check out our Metro Parks Mountain Biking Area (MOMBA) for the ride of your life!

The history and legacy of the area’s rich tradition of flight is founded in the Wrights’ early work and continues through Wright-Patterson AFB and WSU. Riverside lies at the heart of that heritage. It’s all right here in our backyard. To learn more about the opportunities Riverside has for you, log onto www.riverside.oh.us.


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