A REALISTIC PERSPECTIVE FOR SALEM AVENUE
Learn about important opportunities, area improvements and developments, programs and projects along Salem Avenue. Meet your community neighbors, key players, leaders and stakeholders at quarterly Salem Avenue Business Association public meetings.
Discover the SABA direction and the business vision to:
- Replenish the retail, entertainment, food, dining, and services “desert.”
- Improve the perception of the overall business community and strengthen the appeal to new homebuyers in the Northwest Dayton market.
- Attract new local businesses and organizations and build professional / business relationships.
- Support entrepreneurs and their start-up businesses.
- Promote each member’s business/organization throughout the Peace Corridor.
- Foster a “local economy” and help increase the value of local commercial and residential real estate.
- Build economic equality and develop wealth that stays in the community.
- Become a prominent, collective voice and advocacy channel within the City of Dayton.
- Collaborate with businesses, neighborhoods, and anchor institutions like Grandview Hospital and “Phoenix Next” on community opportunities and initiatives.
- Engage in Salem Avenue’s “Cultural Fusion”, diversity, and history.
“It’s happening along the Salem Avenue Peace Corridor.”
SALEM AVENUE BUSINESS ASSOCIATION LEADERSHIP
Jule Rastikis
President
Exciting things are on the horizon as the Salem Avenue Business Association embarks on a new chapter. As president, I am excited and eager to lead this iconic organization and membership into the future.
SABA is highly energized and on a path to success with a bold vision, new mission, strong community partners, aggressive initiatives, remarkable assets, and visionary leadership.
Together, living our shared values of safety, prosperity, and quality of life, we will manifest our vision into successful actions that serve the local community and anyone seeking a dynamic destination of unique and practical goods, services, recreation, food, entertainment, and art.
David Greer
Vice President
The Northwest Priority Board (NWPB), as the northwest geography of the City of Dayton, that is bordered by Salem Avenue, is the vehicle for the voice of the residents. By being located on the northwest border of the Salem Avenue Business Association (SABA), it allows for the Grand Vision also to be incorporated into the essence of being! As the Chairman of the NWPB, and the Vice President of SABA, it provides a cohesive relationship with the residents of the NWPB, and the SABA viable component!
In His Service, Peace, and Love.
Steve Makovec
Corresponding Secretary
SABA is a primary driver for the advancement of Northwest Dayton, working with community leaders and stakeholders. We market the area as the Salem Avenue Peace Corridor, and our research with Wright State University quantified the immense opportunity for investment and growth in our area, based on actual resident spending. With hundreds of area stakeholders, we developed a community vision – and we invite you to help us bring it to fruition.
Caslynn Johnston
Recording Secretary
As Recording Secretary for the Salem Avenue Business Association, I am honored to do my part in bringing business back along the “Peace Corridor.” The Salem Avenue Business Association can see the Grand Vision as we literally and figuratively plant our roots in what hopes to become the best area in Dayton, and we hope you do too.”
SALEM AVENUE BUSINESS ASSOCIATION COMMITTEES
There are exciting opportunities for businesses, residents and interested community individuals
who want to participate in re-imagining the Northwest Corridor
- Beautification and History
- Business / Co-op Development / Economic Growth
- Communications / Marketing
- Community Engagement
- Community Peace and Safety
- Events / Fundraising
- Membership Development
- Visual and Performing Arts with a focus on Music
TESTIMONIAL
Preservation Dayton, Inc.
“The Peace Corridor offers some of the most remarkable residential and institutional historic architecture in the Miami Valley. SABA is working to revitalize the quality of life for the residents, businesses, and nonprofits that call the Peace Corridor home.”
potential developers and city resources to attract attention to
the opportunities on Salem Avenue