Ohio Opportunity Zone nominations close July 10, free concerts at Levitt all month, grants open now, the Montgomery County Fair returns — your July 2026 Miami Valley brief.

Free job training at Central State University, up to $10,000 for Black-owned businesses, Juneteenth events across Southwestern Ohio, a grant deadline in days, and 2,000 jobs coming to Dayton. Your complete Miami Valley community briefing for June 2026.

Dayton honors the life and legacy of Marc DeWitt, a dedicated higher education leader whose work improved outcomes for Black students across Southwest Ohio.