Renewable energy and Energy efficiency - With concern over oil prices and reserve depletion, as well as environmental concerns, renewable energy research and technology development has boomed over the past decade. With increasing political support and government funding opportunities, this industry is only expected to increase. As a central logistics location with strong manufacturing expertise and industrial space, there are significant opportunities for Moraine and the region within this sector.

Aerospace - The Dayton MSA has a 1.58 location quotient for aerospace, which does not include the non-civilian employment at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. Additionally, the Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR) is headquartered on WPAFB, marking the region as the home of the key decision maker for aerospace research and funding opportunities.

Health Services and Technology - As baby boomers begin to retire, health services will continue to grow as an important employment sector within the United States. The region has a strong health services and technology presence already. The presence of strong health training programs such as the one at the University of Dayton and significant medical technology businesses, such as CompuNet, show the region is positioned well for continued growth.

Advanced Materials and Manufacturing - New materials are continuously being developed to improve technology, medicine, and manufacturing. With the region's National Composite Center, an industry leader in composite research and company incubation, and its longstanding history of materials manufacturing, the Moraine area has a strong competitive advantage in cultivating this industry.

Logistics and Distribution - With major rail and road access, as well as a location central to the Midwest and Northeast, Moraine and the surrounding region hold a competitive location for logistics and distribution companies or operations.

Business and Professional Services - Moraine and the region has slightly less people employed in business and professional services than the national average on a per capita basis. However, the region has shown strong growth within this sector and has opportunities to build upon existing office space to attract additional business and professional service operations.