Business Breakfast

Connect, collaborate, and grow at the annual Washington Township Business Breakfast!

Mark your calendars – Washington Township is reimagining its annual Business Breakfast!

Based on feedback from past attendees, this year’s event has an exciting new format. Enjoy light refreshments and networking with fellow business leaders, hear a brief regional overview, and choose from short breakout sessions focused on workforce and talent, business growth and resources, and business operations and community resources. Finally, Centerville Schools will present information about their master facility process for those who are interested.

Here's what you need to know about the event:

Who: Business owners and managers in Centerville-Washington Township
When: 7:30-9:30 am on Friday, October 23, 2026
Where: Centerville High School South Unit Commons, 500 E. Franklin St.
RSVP: Register using the form below by October 16, 2026

Participating Speakers & Community Resources

Immediately following welcome remarks in the South Unit Commons, you'll hear a brief overview of current economic development in the Dayton region.

Julie Sullivan, Executive Vice President of Regional Development, Dayton Development Coalition

This panel will focus on hiring, internships, work-based learning, workforce development, training, and connecting employers with emerging talent.

Dr. Cassie Barlow, President, SOCHE
Joshua Francis, Senior Advisor, Industry Sector Strategies, Sinclair Community College
Dr. Tom Henderson, Work-Based Learning Coordinator, Centerville High School
Garth McLean, Interim Director, Montgomery County OhioMeansJobs

This panel will focus on small business assistance, entrepreneurship, access to resources, business development, and connections that support growth.

Alex Kohls, Senior Area Manager, U.S. Small Business Administration
Tosin Osunbunmi, Certified Business Advisor, Entrepreneurs' Center
Bill Rike, Members Services, South Metro Regional Chamber of Commerce
Lisa Robertson, Community & Economic Development Specialist, BusinessFirst!

This panel will focus on planning and zoning, building regulations, fire and life safety, law enforcement, permitting, and other resources that help businesses operate safely and successfully.

Deputy Chris Kidwell, Community Oriented Policing Deputy, Montgomery County Sheriff's Office
James Metz, Township Planner, Washington Township
Bill Sutter, Fire Marshal, Washington Township Fire Department
Tony Wentzler, Building Regulations Manager, Montgomery County Community & Economic Development

For those who are interested, Centerville City Schools will present information about their ongoing master facilities plan at 9:30 am. Please meet in the South Unit Commons.

Pick up handouts, learn about upcoming events, and find more opportunities to connect by visiting the resource tables in the South Unit Commons. They will be open throughout the event and include information from Washington Township, the City of Centerville, Dayton Development Coalition, Heart of Centerville-Washington Township, and Montgomery County and Washington-Centerville Public Library.

Register for the 2026 Business Breakfast

This event is open to owners and managers of businesses in Washington Township, including the City of Centerville. Reservations will be accepted through October 16, 2026. All fields are required unless otherwise noted.

Select Your Industry:

Business Name:

Business Address:

Business Telephone:

Your Email:

Number of Attendees:

Name and Position of Attendee(s):

Is your company interested in donating a door prize?

(optional) Do you know of a Township business celebrating an anniversary or other milestone this year? If so, we'd like to include them on our shout-out slides. Please include information below. If you'd like to submit a photo, you can email it to [email protected].

Shout-out Information:

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