Celebrate small business week during First Friday in Dayton

DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — This week is National Small Business Week, and tonight’s First Friday event in downtown Dayton is the perfect way to celebrate.

Small and independent businesses across the Miami Valley depend on their neighbors for support, as they often don’t have the backing of parent companies.

The Downtown Dayton Partnership (DDP) connects small businesses to useful resources including site-seeking and real estate brokers, but support is offered up to their grand opening.

Last year in 2023, 41 small businesses opened in downtown Dayton. A new Italian restaurant, eye doctor, pet supply store, and a primary healthcare office are included in these new offerings.

First Friday kicked off at 5 p.m. with happy hour specials, live entertainment and art gallery openings which continue throughout the evening in Dayton.

For information on all the events happening during First Friday, visit the DDP’s website.