Recent studies by the Primary Care Sub-Committee of the Miami Valley Health Improvement Council have been initiated in the region to address identified needs and develop priorities and appropriate health care implementation strategies. This action will provide health care officials with needed information concerning general health status, health care access, and health care utilization by area residents. The Kettering/Moraine/Oakwood area also provides excellent fire and ambulance services with the most comprehensive emergency response services available as well.
There are more than 500,000 individuals in the labor force located within 30 miles of the tri-city area. Kettering itself boasts an unemployment rate of 3.1%, well below the national average and the lowest rate for Ohio cities since 1983 of more than 50,000 residents. The City of Kettering has access to some of the most educated and experienced workers in the United States. More than 20,000 scientists, engineers, computer specialists and technicians live and work in the Miami Valley. One of the added attractions for businesses interested in this area is the outstanding reputation for solid city government. Through its can-do attitude and economic incentive programs, Kettering has developed a reputation for being responsive to existing, expanding and relocating businesses. Kettering officials have a track record for solid financial management, which is one of the reasons the city is widely known as one of the best-run in Ohio.
Victorias Secret Catalogue Order Center, with over 1,250 employees, is one of the largest specialized service companies in Kettering. GE Capital has 1,200 working at its Bank Credit Card Calling Center, and the Kettering Medical Center Medical Services Campus employs 3,200 professionals here in town. The tri-city areas reputation for progressive industry and innovation is visible in the companies that currently operate in the area. The Miami Valley Research Park, located primarily in Kettering, is an example of the citys commitment to quality and economic growth. Whether for relocation or investment, the Kettering area is one of the most attractive and rewarding for business and industry in all of Ohio.
This, our 42nd year, promises to be an exciting one, both for the Chamber and Baord of Directors. I am personally looking forward to the new year as I accept the president's position. We have some new ideas and an energetic board to carry those ideas to completion. The Ketttering/Moraine/Oakwood Area Chamber, as in the past, will be committed to serving the businesses in our areas. We will eagerly recruit new members and have special focus on retaining existing members, who are indeed the backbone of this organization. The KMO Cahmber needs and wants the support of its membership, and we welcome your input. It is the wish of the presidency that you, in the business community, see the worth of this Chamber and become participants in our endeavors. Robert D. Hoopes
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