The ongoing government shutdown is affecting thousands of federal workers and their families in the Miami Valley, particularly at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio’s largest single-site employer.
With around 38,000 employees, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base plays a crucial role in the local economy. The shutdown has led to furloughs at the base, impacting the flow of workers and the operations of businesses that depend on government contracts.
“It slows down contracts and slows down the ability to get things under contract,” said Micah North, President and CEO of Resonant Sciences, a Beavercreek-based defense contractor.
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North, one of the founders of Resonant Sciences, explained that the shutdown causes uncertainty for defense contractors. His company, which builds radars, antennas, and airplane parts, supports both commercial aviation and defense industries…