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About Grow Piqua Now
In 2004, the Piqua Area Chamber of Commerce, the Piqua Improvement Corporation, and the City of Piqua discussed the need to have the private and public sectors of the community work together in a collaborative process to enhance economic development in Piqua, Ohio. This culminated in the creation of Grow Piqua Now in 2006. The organization is funded through the generous support of the City of Piqua and the area’s leading businesses and civic-minded organizations and institutions.
Our work is accomplished through five standing committees: Long-Range Planning, Membership & Fundraising, Retention & Expansion, Marketing, and Workforce Development.
Grow Piqua Now exists to strengthen the community’s business environment by coordinating an array of resources with an effective regionally-integrated economic development program. Through a focused Plan of Work, and with the assistance of our State & Regional Partners, committed Board Members and Rapid Assistance Team, Grow Piqua Nowis creating economic development opportunities for Piqua area businesses and residents.
Piqua, Ohio boasts one of the most convenient and affordable locations in the U.S. Located on Interstate 75, just 20 miles north from its intersection with Interstate 70, Piqua is an integral part of the Dayton Region. With excellent access to markets, a well-trained workforce, diverse industries, and a low-cost business environment, Piqua provides the tools growing businesses need to compete in today’s changing economy.
Starting with our Available Properties database, we can assist you in determining where to locate your next investment. And, with detailed demographics and business data, you can be assured your next location is the right location.
And, once you have decided to make an investment in our community, we want to make sure you have the appropriate zoning and the proper permits. The City of Piqua’s Development Department is responsible for working with you to evaluate the zoning, obtain the appropriate permits for their project, and coordinate all aspects of the project’s infrastructure needs. Through our Rapid Response Team, companies are assured a timely and well-coordinated response to their project.
The City of Piqua also administers and coordinates a variety of business assistance programs, including tax abatements, low-interest financing, technical assistance and workforce screening and training. We also have a close working relationship with regional, state and federal agencies to leverage these programs for the greatest benefit to our companies.
Piqua, Ohio boasts one of the most convenient and affordable locations in the U.S. Located on I-75, just 20 miles north from its intersection with I-70, Piqua is an integral part of the Dayton Region. With excellent access to markets, a well-trained workforce, diverse industries, and a low-cost business environment, Piqua provides the tools growing businesses need to compete in today’s changing economy.
The City of Piqua and the Dayton Region enjoy a competitive environment for starting and growing a business. With affordable land, economical transportation costs, and lower taxes, companies large and small find our community an ideal location for new investment. Our available incentives & financing also mean companies have the resources to grow and succeed.
Steeped in a rich industrial history that dates back to the early 1800s, Piqua’s diverse business community encompasses all of the region’s key Industry Concentrations. With a strong entrepreneurial and small business support network through organizations like the Dayton Development Coalition, the Entrepreneurs Center, and the Small Business Development Center at Edison Community College, start-ups and small businesses alike have access to the resources needed to grow and succeed.
The City of Piqua offers the best of both worlds: a quiet small town lifestyle and thriving bedroom community just minutes away from major big-city attractions. From the award-winning Fort Piqua Plaza and the impeccable downtown district to its beautiful historic neighborhoods and parks, the Piqua experience is sure to impress.
Like many small communities, an important part of the Piqua experience involves the City’s downtown area. Since its formation in 1993, Mainstreet Piqua has worked with the City of Piqua to undertake several important projects in Downtown Piqua, including downtown streetscape improvements, the construction of the Linear Park, and the restoration of the the Fort Piqua Plaza.
This pride in our community is also evident in the many distinctive neighborhoods that make our City great. Each offers is own unique experience and provides a sense of place. From the beauty and grandeur of the historic Caldwell District and the friendly charm of our North Parks neighborhood to the custom homes of Eagles Nest, Piqua possesses the diversity and warmth that makes everyone feel at home.
And, with a vast network of institutions, education in Piqua and the Dayton Region is impressive. From outstanding primary and secondary schools to innovative post-secondary training and educational facilities, Piqua has much to offer.
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