Short weeks are great, aren’t they? It’s Friday, already. Of course, I have to work Sunday, so it will be a short weekend, too. (Not that I’m complaining. Too much.) I’ve watched and covered Miami Valley Research Park for years, and it continues to come across (to me, at least) as somewhat strange: It’s in Kettering and Beavercreek. It’s pastoral, yet urban. Secluded, yet increasingly out front with growth that’s impossible to miss. You can have a great lunchtime hike there — and head back to the office to build a great company. Kettering research park grows, pivots via school, solar farm, possible housing Reporter Nick Blizzard brings us up to date with a new story on the latest at Miami Valley Research Park. What’s going on? A lot. The Dayton Regional STEM School is designing a new elementary school, a business with ties to Wright-Patt is growing, and a new apartment complex is in the works. Construction complete on ‘phase one’ of Sidney Semcorp project, despite ‘setbacks’ Say what you want about the cooling EV market. Leaders in Sidney continue to believe in Semcorp Advanced Materials Group. Update: Construction is complete and hiring has begun for a Semcorp plant in Sidney, the first phase of what local and state leaders still hope will ultimately be a much bigger investment in producing components for lithium-ion batteries What’s ahead: Sidney City Manager Andrew Bowsher believes the site will employ the originally announced 1,200 people one day. The company now is hiring about 300 to 400 people. Santa Clara Business District to be considered for National Historic Register There is no doubt this part of Dayton has challenges, but it also has charms all its own. Historic recommendation: Members of Preservation Dayton Inc. will watch a State Historic Preservation Advisory Board meeting in Columbus Sept. 20 as members consider whether to recommend the district for inclusion on the National Register of Historic Places. New mental health haven at Dayton Children’s to honor Mathile family The Mathile Center for Mental Health and Wellness will be the name of Dayton Children’s new mental health building, the hospital said Thursday when announcing a new multi-million dollar campaign called, “Do more so all kids thrive.” Quote: “We are living in a world that is more connected, yet more divisive than ever before. We’ve seen the benefits of technological advancements and social progress,” said Lauren Mathile, a third-generation Mathile family member. “But we’ve also witnessed the challenges that come with them, challenges that often weigh heavily on young people.” Culina opens in Dayton’s Oregon District with Italian-inspired small plates Relatable rebrand: Roost Modern Italian in the Oregon District has transformed “to be more relatable to the Dayton market.” The restaurant has been rebranded as Culina and was to have a soft opening Thursday with a new fine casual service model. Quote: “Fine dining is not dead, but it’s difficult,” Chef Dana Downs said. “We just don’t want to be a celebration place. We want to be a place you can come all the time.” Contact me: Thank you as always for making this newsletter possible. Reach me any time at tom.gnau@coxinc.com. You can also find me on social media, on X (direct messages are welcome), and on Facebook, here and (with my colleagues) here. No plans for the weekend? We have you covered. By all accounts, this Fairborn banker: Is a Community Gem. | 
