Funding momentum CityWide recently secured $8.5 million in federal New Markets Tax Credits and $1 million in state New Markets Tax Credits for a project, indicating strong access to tax credit financing opportunities and potential for scalable development investments.

Economic leadership Recognized as the best location for economic development along a major corridor in late 2024, positioning CityWide as a trusted partner for public-private redevelopment and ongoing community-improvement initiatives.

Leadership transition Recent leadership change with the executive director stepping down at year-end suggests an opportunity to engage during leadership transition, offering strategic support to maintain project continuity and secure future commitments.

Strategic partnerships History of collaboration with major healthcare and planning entities (Premier Health and planning firms) on site reuse and development plans signals openness to and demand for cross-sector partnerships including hospitals, developers, and financial institutions.

Growth potential Low revenue scale (<$1M) combined with a long-standing track record of catalyzing economic growth in Dayton points to opportunities for scalable financing products, capacity-building services, and grant or tax-credit bundled offerings tailored to civic and social organization clients.