Good morning, Preble County. After nearly five decades, the iconic wheels of tradition are spinning again at Miami University. The Student Foundation is reviving its legendary campus bike race this April, marking a triumphant comeback for an organization that weathered pandemic challenges to rebuild its scholarship program. This nostalgic return to Chestnut Track represents more than just a competition—it's part of a remarkable turnaround story for a group now offering ten $2,500 scholarships annually to students in need.
Meanwhile, the Dayton business landscape is literally brightening up as Solar Power & Light secured the 10th spot on Inc.'s prestigious regional growth list with a dazzling 408% expansion. This renewable energy success story leads local representation on the coveted ranking, while creative Miami University students finally found their professional match at a specialized career fair designed for artistic minds—proving that sometimes the path to meaningful work requires venues that truly understand your unique talents.
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☕️ What's Brewing Locally
🚲 Miami University Student Foundation revives iconic campus bike race after decades. The student-run philanthropic organization hosts numerous fundraisers throughout the year to provide ten annual $2,500 scholarships to students in need. After struggling during the COVID-19 pandemic, MUSF has rebounded significantly, increasing membership and winning awards for their social media campaigns. The foundation's signature event, a 10-mile relay-style bike race originally started in 1974, returns on April 26 at Chestnut Track with a $20 entry fee per team. Beyond fundraising, MUSF maintains alumni relations through tours and regional meet-ups, celebrating Miami University traditions throughout the academic year.
☀️ Dayton company shines with 408% growth in renewable energy sector. Solar Power & Light claimed the No. 10 spot on the 2025 Inc. Regionals list for the Midwest, establishing itself as the top-ranked local company. Another Dayton business, Infinity Labs, secured the No. 38 position with 154% growth in advanced modeling and simulation. The prestigious Inc. Regionals list showcases 951 fast-growing companies across seven U.S. territories, measuring percentage revenue growth from 2021 to 2023. To qualify, companies needed minimum revenues of $100,000 in 2021 and $1 million by 2023.
🎨 Creative students finally get a career fair that understands them. After years of frustrating experiences at traditional job fairs, Miami University student Landon Morrison found relief at the Creative Career Fair. Unlike typical recruitment events where creative majors face confusion about their skills, this specialized fair featured employers who genuinely understood design and artistic backgrounds. Morrison appreciated meaningful conversations with nonprofit organizations and discovered unexpected career paths like art curation and museum directing. As graduation approaches, he embraces the winding journey toward finding his dream job in the creative field.
⚾ Baseball Scoreboard
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vs Trotwood-Madison | W 13-3 |
🥎 Softball Scoreboard
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Eaton (2-1) | ||
@ Carlisle | W 9-1 |
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