Dayton Power 100 / Most Influential Business Leaders

Overview

Dayton Business Journal’s Power 100: Most Influential Business Leaders is an editorial list that recognizes 100 of the most powerful and impactful business and community leaders shaping the Dayton, Ohio region. Curated by the Dayton Business Journal newsroom, it spotlights executives and civic leaders whose decisions significantly affect the local economy, jobs, and development. Companies and individuals pursue inclusion as a visibility and credibility boost within the regional business community, backed by the reputation of the American City Business Journals network. Selection is editorial rather than pay-to-play, based on influence, leadership, and regional impact.

Eligibility Requirements

• Nominee must be a business or community leader with significant influence in the Dayton, Ohio regional economy
• Nominee’s primary business activities or leadership impact should be based in or strongly tied to the Dayton area
• Self-nominations and third-party nominations must be submitted via the official Dayton Business Journal online form within the 2026 nomination window