http://www.western-star.com/news/lebanon-oh-business-news/iams-headquarters-moving-from-vandalia-to-mason-137144.html Latest comments for the article: Iams headquarters moving from Vandalia to Mason at western-star. http://www.western-star.com/news/lebanon-oh-business-news/iams-headquarters-moving-from-vandalia-to-mason-137144.html?cxtype=rss_137144&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=10#comment-140975 As Queen said 'Another one bites the dust.' It is little wonder that Iams would want to leave the hostile business environment that Montgomery County Commissioners and the Mayor of Dayton have created for the far greener pastures that Mason and Warren County are to businesses. Sun, 31 May 2009 05:13:50 GMT http://www.western-star.com/news/lebanon-oh-business-news/iams-headquarters-moving-from-vandalia-to-mason-137144.html?cxtype=rss_137144&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=10#comment-140975 2009-05-31T05:13:50Z http://www.western-star.com/news/lebanon-oh-business-news/iams-headquarters-moving-from-vandalia-to-mason-137144.html?cxtype=rss_137144&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=10#comment-139988 This isn't just a Vandalia problem (actually Vandalia has done a very good job of keeping Iams around this long with the armpit of Ohio just to the south of it). Sat, 30 May 2009 02:37:44 GMT http://www.western-star.com/news/lebanon-oh-business-news/iams-headquarters-moving-from-vandalia-to-mason-137144.html?cxtype=rss_137144&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=10#comment-139988 2009-05-30T02:37:44Z http://www.western-star.com/news/lebanon-oh-business-news/iams-headquarters-moving-from-vandalia-to-mason-137144.html?cxtype=rss_137144&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=10#comment-139660 Once again, another prominent business with a solid payroll says "Goodbye Dayton" ( I know, it's Vandalia!)while our so-called leaders wring their hands and did nothing over the years to keep it. Fri, 29 May 2009 21:42:52 GMT http://www.western-star.com/news/lebanon-oh-business-news/iams-headquarters-moving-from-vandalia-to-mason-137144.html?cxtype=rss_137144&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=10#comment-139660 2009-05-29T21:42:52Z http://www.western-star.com/news/lebanon-oh-business-news/iams-headquarters-moving-from-vandalia-to-mason-137144.html?cxtype=rss_137144&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=10#comment-139529 I personally believe Iams as a company needs to be shut down. I'm a member of PETA and their undercover investigation of the company prooved nothing except how they treat their some 70 "test dogs." Fri, 29 May 2009 20:30:19 GMT http://www.western-star.com/news/lebanon-oh-business-news/iams-headquarters-moving-from-vandalia-to-mason-137144.html?cxtype=rss_137144&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=10#comment-139529 2009-05-29T20:30:19Z http://www.western-star.com/news/lebanon-oh-business-news/iams-headquarters-moving-from-vandalia-to-mason-137144.html?cxtype=rss_137144&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=10#comment-139050 Dayton wasted millions of dollars on the "largest fountain in the world". I guess they found out that squirting water into the air has some inborn limitations. Fri, 29 May 2009 16:40:41 GMT http://www.western-star.com/news/lebanon-oh-business-news/iams-headquarters-moving-from-vandalia-to-mason-137144.html?cxtype=rss_137144&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=10#comment-139050 2009-05-29T16:40:41Z http://www.western-star.com/news/lebanon-oh-business-news/iams-headquarters-moving-from-vandalia-to-mason-137144.html?cxtype=rss_137144&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=9#comment-138985 If we had a light rail system in place this would be a non-issue. Fri, 29 May 2009 16:16:37 GMT http://www.western-star.com/news/lebanon-oh-business-news/iams-headquarters-moving-from-vandalia-to-mason-137144.html?cxtype=rss_137144&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=9#comment-138985 2009-05-29T16:16:37Z http://www.western-star.com/news/lebanon-oh-business-news/iams-headquarters-moving-from-vandalia-to-mason-137144.html?cxtype=rss_137144&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=9#comment-138967 Tax exemptions should be outlawed. They are nothing short of extortion. Fri, 29 May 2009 16:01:13 GMT http://www.western-star.com/news/lebanon-oh-business-news/iams-headquarters-moving-from-vandalia-to-mason-137144.html?cxtype=rss_137144&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=9#comment-138967 2009-05-29T16:01:13Z http://www.western-star.com/news/lebanon-oh-business-news/iams-headquarters-moving-from-vandalia-to-mason-137144.html?cxtype=rss_137144&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=9#comment-138852 The real question people should be asking is: "What did the politicians do to stop this?" They are on TV giving their sob story about losing tax revenue, but the will do NOTHING to keep the thriving business in their town. Fri, 29 May 2009 15:03:11 GMT http://www.western-star.com/news/lebanon-oh-business-news/iams-headquarters-moving-from-vandalia-to-mason-137144.html?cxtype=rss_137144&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=9#comment-138852 2009-05-29T15:03:11Z http://www.western-star.com/news/lebanon-oh-business-news/iams-headquarters-moving-from-vandalia-to-mason-137144.html?cxtype=rss_137144&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=9#comment-138697 Another blow to the city of Dayton and region. Look at the fine print people "COMPANIES ARE PULLING THE PLUG ON DAYTON" Dayton, Ohio had not hit rock bottom yet. Fri, 29 May 2009 13:38:27 GMT http://www.western-star.com/news/lebanon-oh-business-news/iams-headquarters-moving-from-vandalia-to-mason-137144.html?cxtype=rss_137144&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=9#comment-138697 2009-05-29T13:38:27Z http://www.western-star.com/news/lebanon-oh-business-news/iams-headquarters-moving-from-vandalia-to-mason-137144.html?cxtype=rss_137144&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=9#comment-138470 Why would they move from Vandalia to downtown? They are relocating to where they have other corporate hq. Fri, 29 May 2009 08:00:39 GMT http://www.western-star.com/news/lebanon-oh-business-news/iams-headquarters-moving-from-vandalia-to-mason-137144.html?cxtype=rss_137144&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=9#comment-138470 2009-05-29T08:00:39Z http://www.western-star.com/news/lebanon-oh-business-news/iams-headquarters-moving-from-vandalia-to-mason-137144.html?cxtype=rss_137144&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=8#comment-138412 The main reason Iams or any other business that does not want to relocate to Dayton is because of the lack of tax incentives. Fri, 29 May 2009 06:02:12 GMT http://www.western-star.com/news/lebanon-oh-business-news/iams-headquarters-moving-from-vandalia-to-mason-137144.html?cxtype=rss_137144&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=8#comment-138412 2009-05-29T06:02:12Z http://www.western-star.com/news/lebanon-oh-business-news/iams-headquarters-moving-from-vandalia-to-mason-137144.html?cxtype=rss_137144&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=8#comment-138353 No suprise here, another company leaving the Dayton area, what we need are more stores and drugs and crime if we are to stay afoat here in Dayton it will only get worse unit we get someone in office that can turn things arround. Fri, 29 May 2009 04:16:07 GMT http://www.western-star.com/news/lebanon-oh-business-news/iams-headquarters-moving-from-vandalia-to-mason-137144.html?cxtype=rss_137144&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=8#comment-138353 2009-05-29T04:16:07Z http://www.western-star.com/news/lebanon-oh-business-news/iams-headquarters-moving-from-vandalia-to-mason-137144.html?cxtype=rss_137144&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=8#comment-138293 The company is not leaving it's testing abilities behind. You might've missed it in the article, but the R&D site is still intact where it is in Preble Country. Fri, 29 May 2009 03:17:31 GMT http://www.western-star.com/news/lebanon-oh-business-news/iams-headquarters-moving-from-vandalia-to-mason-137144.html?cxtype=rss_137144&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=8#comment-138293 2009-05-29T03:17:31Z http://www.western-star.com/news/lebanon-oh-business-news/iams-headquarters-moving-from-vandalia-to-mason-137144.html?cxtype=rss_137144&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=8#comment-138211 Iams is nothing; NCR will soon be announcing that they're moving world headquarters to Atlanta. Should be in the news tomorrow... Fri, 29 May 2009 02:05:29 GMT http://www.western-star.com/news/lebanon-oh-business-news/iams-headquarters-moving-from-vandalia-to-mason-137144.html?cxtype=rss_137144&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=8#comment-138211 2009-05-29T02:05:29Z http://www.western-star.com/news/lebanon-oh-business-news/iams-headquarters-moving-from-vandalia-to-mason-137144.html?cxtype=rss_137144&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=8#comment-138171 Goes to show that P&G is more concerned about who is purchasing the product then who is consuming it... Fri, 29 May 2009 01:23:47 GMT http://www.western-star.com/news/lebanon-oh-business-news/iams-headquarters-moving-from-vandalia-to-mason-137144.html?cxtype=rss_137144&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=8#comment-138171 2009-05-29T01:23:47Z http://www.western-star.com/news/lebanon-oh-business-news/iams-headquarters-moving-from-vandalia-to-mason-137144.html?cxtype=rss_137144&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=7#comment-138057 Vandalia has been a great home to Iams for many years, but most of us anticipated this for a long time now. Thu, 28 May 2009 23:47:40 GMT http://www.western-star.com/news/lebanon-oh-business-news/iams-headquarters-moving-from-vandalia-to-mason-137144.html?cxtype=rss_137144&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=7#comment-138057 2009-05-28T23:47:40Z http://www.western-star.com/news/lebanon-oh-business-news/iams-headquarters-moving-from-vandalia-to-mason-137144.html?cxtype=rss_137144&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=7#comment-138001 This was probably inevitable. The logic of having a seperate IAMS unit just up the road from the mothership in Mason didn't seem logical in the long run. Thu, 28 May 2009 22:41:22 GMT http://www.western-star.com/news/lebanon-oh-business-news/iams-headquarters-moving-from-vandalia-to-mason-137144.html?cxtype=rss_137144&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=7#comment-138001 2009-05-28T22:41:22Z http://www.western-star.com/news/lebanon-oh-business-news/iams-headquarters-moving-from-vandalia-to-mason-137144.html?cxtype=rss_137144&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=7#comment-137900 Has anyone noticed that the new sign on Patterson Blvd. doesn't say World Headquarters? Economic retention people? Thu, 28 May 2009 21:47:07 GMT http://www.western-star.com/news/lebanon-oh-business-news/iams-headquarters-moving-from-vandalia-to-mason-137144.html?cxtype=rss_137144&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=7#comment-137900 2009-05-28T21:47:07Z http://www.western-star.com/news/lebanon-oh-business-news/iams-headquarters-moving-from-vandalia-to-mason-137144.html?cxtype=rss_137144&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=7#comment-137893 Only good thing about this is there will be another 240 Stupid drivers off the roads during AM/PM commuting times !!! Thu, 28 May 2009 21:34:16 GMT http://www.western-star.com/news/lebanon-oh-business-news/iams-headquarters-moving-from-vandalia-to-mason-137144.html?cxtype=rss_137144&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=7#comment-137893 2009-05-28T21:34:16Z http://www.western-star.com/news/lebanon-oh-business-news/iams-headquarters-moving-from-vandalia-to-mason-137144.html?cxtype=rss_137144&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=7#comment-137723 I lived in Dayton and worked in Mason before moving to the Mason area. Mason is not hurting for tax revenue whatsoever. Thu, 28 May 2009 20:00:41 GMT http://www.western-star.com/news/lebanon-oh-business-news/iams-headquarters-moving-from-vandalia-to-mason-137144.html?cxtype=rss_137144&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=7#comment-137723 2009-05-28T20:00:41Z http://www.western-star.com/news/lebanon-oh-business-news/iams-headquarters-moving-from-vandalia-to-mason-137144.html?cxtype=rss_137144&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=6#comment-137664 Did anyone else notice that this story was NOT about the city of Dayton? Because the comments here all seem to be about what Dayton could have / should have done. Thu, 28 May 2009 19:33:01 GMT http://www.western-star.com/news/lebanon-oh-business-news/iams-headquarters-moving-from-vandalia-to-mason-137144.html?cxtype=rss_137144&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=6#comment-137664 2009-05-28T19:33:01Z http://www.western-star.com/news/lebanon-oh-business-news/iams-headquarters-moving-from-vandalia-to-mason-137144.html?cxtype=rss_137144&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=6#comment-137638 Here's one advantage for P&G: they presently have empty space in the building on the Fields-Ertel campus. Thu, 28 May 2009 19:19:49 GMT http://www.western-star.com/news/lebanon-oh-business-news/iams-headquarters-moving-from-vandalia-to-mason-137144.html?cxtype=rss_137144&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=6#comment-137638 2009-05-28T19:19:49Z http://www.western-star.com/news/lebanon-oh-business-news/iams-headquarters-moving-from-vandalia-to-mason-137144.html?cxtype=rss_137144&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=6#comment-137620 I am sure that one of the big reason for the move is that the executives live in Mason. Thu, 28 May 2009 19:02:08 GMT http://www.western-star.com/news/lebanon-oh-business-news/iams-headquarters-moving-from-vandalia-to-mason-137144.html?cxtype=rss_137144&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=6#comment-137620 2009-05-28T19:02:08Z http://www.western-star.com/news/lebanon-oh-business-news/iams-headquarters-moving-from-vandalia-to-mason-137144.html?cxtype=rss_137144&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=6#comment-137477 Scott: You are wrong. The only community they're screwing over is Dayton's, and it's not impressive anyways. Thu, 28 May 2009 18:04:19 GMT http://www.western-star.com/news/lebanon-oh-business-news/iams-headquarters-moving-from-vandalia-to-mason-137144.html?cxtype=rss_137144&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=6#comment-137477 2009-05-28T18:04:19Z http://www.western-star.com/news/lebanon-oh-business-news/iams-headquarters-moving-from-vandalia-to-mason-137144.html?cxtype=rss_137144&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=6#comment-137489 In other news, Dayton Mayor, Rhine McLin, is planning her yearly trip to help boost the local economy... Thu, 28 May 2009 17:59:34 GMT http://www.western-star.com/news/lebanon-oh-business-news/iams-headquarters-moving-from-vandalia-to-mason-137144.html?cxtype=rss_137144&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=6#comment-137489 2009-05-28T17:59:34Z http://www.western-star.com/news/lebanon-oh-business-news/iams-headquarters-moving-from-vandalia-to-mason-137144.html?cxtype=rss_137144&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=5#comment-137448 Hey NYC, How many times over the last 20 years have I heard that Dayton is "dying"? Guess what we are still here. Thu, 28 May 2009 17:37:09 GMT http://www.western-star.com/news/lebanon-oh-business-news/iams-headquarters-moving-from-vandalia-to-mason-137144.html?cxtype=rss_137144&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=5#comment-137448 2009-05-28T17:37:09Z http://www.western-star.com/news/lebanon-oh-business-news/iams-headquarters-moving-from-vandalia-to-mason-137144.html?cxtype=rss_137144&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=5#comment-137422 Dayton, Ohio when will the city and region be recognized nationally for a working class city? Not a city with a very high unemployment rate? Thu, 28 May 2009 17:33:31 GMT http://www.western-star.com/news/lebanon-oh-business-news/iams-headquarters-moving-from-vandalia-to-mason-137144.html?cxtype=rss_137144&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=5#comment-137422 2009-05-28T17:33:31Z http://www.western-star.com/news/lebanon-oh-business-news/iams-headquarters-moving-from-vandalia-to-mason-137144.html?cxtype=rss_137144&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=5#comment-137410 Wow T-Man that was harsh. They are free to do what they want, and I am free to respond how I want. The reason companiies always screw communities over is because they get away with it, and people like you roll over. Thu, 28 May 2009 17:24:33 GMT http://www.western-star.com/news/lebanon-oh-business-news/iams-headquarters-moving-from-vandalia-to-mason-137144.html?cxtype=rss_137144&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=5#comment-137410 2009-05-28T17:24:33Z http://www.western-star.com/news/lebanon-oh-business-news/iams-headquarters-moving-from-vandalia-to-mason-137144.html?cxtype=rss_137144&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=5#comment-137378 Instead of whining about "the crappy Miami Valley", do something about it. There are plenty of jobs available with engineers, etc. Thu, 28 May 2009 17:09:33 GMT http://www.western-star.com/news/lebanon-oh-business-news/iams-headquarters-moving-from-vandalia-to-mason-137144.html?cxtype=rss_137144&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=5#comment-137378 2009-05-28T17:09:33Z http://www.western-star.com/news/lebanon-oh-business-news/iams-headquarters-moving-from-vandalia-to-mason-137144.html?cxtype=rss_137144&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=5#comment-137356 Scott believes in spreading the wealth. Thas why he is buying other dog food then Iams. Thu, 28 May 2009 16:59:37 GMT http://www.western-star.com/news/lebanon-oh-business-news/iams-headquarters-moving-from-vandalia-to-mason-137144.html?cxtype=rss_137144&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=5#comment-137356 2009-05-28T16:59:37Z http://www.western-star.com/news/lebanon-oh-business-news/iams-headquarters-moving-from-vandalia-to-mason-137144.html?cxtype=rss_137144&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=4#comment-137347 Scott- you're an idiot! It's not like their relocating to India or something. The work is not being outsourced. Thu, 28 May 2009 16:52:41 GMT http://www.western-star.com/news/lebanon-oh-business-news/iams-headquarters-moving-from-vandalia-to-mason-137144.html?cxtype=rss_137144&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=4#comment-137347 2009-05-28T16:52:41Z http://www.western-star.com/news/lebanon-oh-business-news/iams-headquarters-moving-from-vandalia-to-mason-137144.html?cxtype=rss_137144&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=4#comment-137319 The last one out of Dayton please turn the lights off..... Thu, 28 May 2009 16:49:44 GMT http://www.western-star.com/news/lebanon-oh-business-news/iams-headquarters-moving-from-vandalia-to-mason-137144.html?cxtype=rss_137144&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=4#comment-137319 2009-05-28T16:49:44Z http://www.western-star.com/news/lebanon-oh-business-news/iams-headquarters-moving-from-vandalia-to-mason-137144.html?cxtype=rss_137144&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=4#comment-137305 P&G already has an exisiting facility in Mason. It makes sense to consolidate and cut costs. Alot of the employees at the Vandalia location live in Cinn. Thu, 28 May 2009 16:34:48 GMT http://www.western-star.com/news/lebanon-oh-business-news/iams-headquarters-moving-from-vandalia-to-mason-137144.html?cxtype=rss_137144&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=4#comment-137305 2009-05-28T16:34:48Z http://www.western-star.com/news/lebanon-oh-business-news/iams-headquarters-moving-from-vandalia-to-mason-137144.html?cxtype=rss_137144&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=4#comment-137304 I knew when P&G bought Iams that this would happen. I will no longer buy their food or other products. Thu, 28 May 2009 16:34:40 GMT http://www.western-star.com/news/lebanon-oh-business-news/iams-headquarters-moving-from-vandalia-to-mason-137144.html?cxtype=rss_137144&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=4#comment-137304 2009-05-28T16:34:40Z http://www.western-star.com/news/lebanon-oh-business-news/iams-headquarters-moving-from-vandalia-to-mason-137144.html?cxtype=rss_137144&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=4#comment-137299 Dayton, Vandalia, or any other city for that matter could have done NOTHING to prevent this from happening. Thu, 28 May 2009 16:25:26 GMT http://www.western-star.com/news/lebanon-oh-business-news/iams-headquarters-moving-from-vandalia-to-mason-137144.html?cxtype=rss_137144&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=4#comment-137299 2009-05-28T16:25:26Z http://www.western-star.com/news/lebanon-oh-business-news/iams-headquarters-moving-from-vandalia-to-mason-137144.html?cxtype=rss_137144&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=3#comment-137276 Not surprising. P&G is already in Mason and I'm sure they will utilize current space. That means no other city missed an opportunity. Thu, 28 May 2009 16:20:06 GMT http://www.western-star.com/news/lebanon-oh-business-news/iams-headquarters-moving-from-vandalia-to-mason-137144.html?cxtype=rss_137144&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=3#comment-137276 2009-05-28T16:20:06Z http://www.western-star.com/news/lebanon-oh-business-news/iams-headquarters-moving-from-vandalia-to-mason-137144.html?cxtype=rss_137144&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=3#comment-137274 I think Iams got more of a tax break to move it's location to Mason. Just a sad ordeal that Dayton is continuing in a downward spiral... Thu, 28 May 2009 16:18:52 GMT http://www.western-star.com/news/lebanon-oh-business-news/iams-headquarters-moving-from-vandalia-to-mason-137144.html?cxtype=rss_137144&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=3#comment-137274 2009-05-28T16:18:52Z http://www.western-star.com/news/lebanon-oh-business-news/iams-headquarters-moving-from-vandalia-to-mason-137144.html?cxtype=rss_137144&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=3#comment-137272 Middletown, let's have another council meeting to discuss billboards and parked cars...instead of drawing new business (it's easy, Mason, Springboro, Franklin, Monroe can do it)for new tax revenue to repair streets, etc. Thu, 28 May 2009 16:16:49 GMT http://www.western-star.com/news/lebanon-oh-business-news/iams-headquarters-moving-from-vandalia-to-mason-137144.html?cxtype=rss_137144&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=3#comment-137272 2009-05-28T16:16:49Z http://www.western-star.com/news/lebanon-oh-business-news/iams-headquarters-moving-from-vandalia-to-mason-137144.html?cxtype=rss_137144&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=3#comment-137244 Companies will move if and when they want. Local communities can do what they want, but in the end, companies don't care what jurisdiction they're in, just as long as their location makes sense. Thu, 28 May 2009 16:10:35 GMT http://www.western-star.com/news/lebanon-oh-business-news/iams-headquarters-moving-from-vandalia-to-mason-137144.html?cxtype=rss_137144&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=3#comment-137244 2009-05-28T16:10:35Z http://www.western-star.com/news/lebanon-oh-business-news/iams-headquarters-moving-from-vandalia-to-mason-137144.html?cxtype=rss_137144&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=3#comment-137264 I thought that when the original creator of Iams sold his business to P&G that there was a stipulation that Iams would remain in Dayton. Thu, 28 May 2009 16:08:42 GMT http://www.western-star.com/news/lebanon-oh-business-news/iams-headquarters-moving-from-vandalia-to-mason-137144.html?cxtype=rss_137144&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=3#comment-137264 2009-05-28T16:08:42Z http://www.western-star.com/news/lebanon-oh-business-news/iams-headquarters-moving-from-vandalia-to-mason-137144.html?cxtype=rss_137144&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=2#comment-137241 tbill makes a good point on the real estate pricing. As far as Lewisberg is concerned, the plant there is but a mere shell of its former days. Thu, 28 May 2009 16:08:32 GMT http://www.western-star.com/news/lebanon-oh-business-news/iams-headquarters-moving-from-vandalia-to-mason-137144.html?cxtype=rss_137144&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=2#comment-137241 2009-05-28T16:08:32Z http://www.western-star.com/news/lebanon-oh-business-news/iams-headquarters-moving-from-vandalia-to-mason-137144.html?cxtype=rss_137144&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=2#comment-137263 Another business venture missed by Middletwon and caught by Mason. Even the dogs don't want to come to Middletown! Middletown City Council is a bunch of dumb Ostriches, they're not even trying and proud of it!!! Thu, 28 May 2009 16:08:05 GMT http://www.western-star.com/news/lebanon-oh-business-news/iams-headquarters-moving-from-vandalia-to-mason-137144.html?cxtype=rss_137144&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=2#comment-137263 2009-05-28T16:08:05Z http://www.western-star.com/news/lebanon-oh-business-news/iams-headquarters-moving-from-vandalia-to-mason-137144.html?cxtype=rss_137144&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=2#comment-137258 I never thought I'd be defending Dayton but, in their defense, there may have been nothing that either Vandalia or Dayton could have done. Thu, 28 May 2009 16:06:30 GMT http://www.western-star.com/news/lebanon-oh-business-news/iams-headquarters-moving-from-vandalia-to-mason-137144.html?cxtype=rss_137144&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=2#comment-137258 2009-05-28T16:06:30Z http://www.western-star.com/news/lebanon-oh-business-news/iams-headquarters-moving-from-vandalia-to-mason-137144.html?cxtype=rss_137144&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=2#comment-137202 Makes no sense to me. Mason real estate must be higher than Vandalia. What's next? They going to move the Lewisburg plant, too? Thu, 28 May 2009 15:57:14 GMT http://www.western-star.com/news/lebanon-oh-business-news/iams-headquarters-moving-from-vandalia-to-mason-137144.html?cxtype=rss_137144&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=2#comment-137202 2009-05-28T15:57:14Z http://www.western-star.com/news/lebanon-oh-business-news/iams-headquarters-moving-from-vandalia-to-mason-137144.html?cxtype=rss_137144&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=2#comment-137219 Another employer leaving the Dayton area. At the rate jobs are leaving Dayton the entire region will be empty in less than two years. Thu, 28 May 2009 15:55:59 GMT http://www.western-star.com/news/lebanon-oh-business-news/iams-headquarters-moving-from-vandalia-to-mason-137144.html?cxtype=rss_137144&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=2#comment-137219 2009-05-28T15:55:59Z http://www.western-star.com/news/lebanon-oh-business-news/iams-headquarters-moving-from-vandalia-to-mason-137144.html?cxtype=rss_137144&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=1#comment-137195 To bad Bully Bob of the Monroe council didn't try to have them move to Monroe, he could have given them a 75% tax cut and moved them into one of the many empty building they have there in Monroe. Thu, 28 May 2009 15:47:25 GMT http://www.western-star.com/news/lebanon-oh-business-news/iams-headquarters-moving-from-vandalia-to-mason-137144.html?cxtype=rss_137144&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=1#comment-137195 2009-05-28T15:47:25Z http://www.western-star.com/news/lebanon-oh-business-news/iams-headquarters-moving-from-vandalia-to-mason-137144.html?cxtype=rss_137144&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=1#comment-137207 Prepare for the commute, Iams/P&G people. I suggest keeping your job and biting the bullit paying for fuel to get to and from work. Thu, 28 May 2009 15:45:52 GMT http://www.western-star.com/news/lebanon-oh-business-news/iams-headquarters-moving-from-vandalia-to-mason-137144.html?cxtype=rss_137144&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=1#comment-137207 2009-05-28T15:45:52Z http://www.western-star.com/news/lebanon-oh-business-news/iams-headquarters-moving-from-vandalia-to-mason-137144.html?cxtype=rss_137144&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=1#comment-137182 Seems like the city officials would have been working to keep the facility in town. "trying to confirm" is hardly being proactive. Thu, 28 May 2009 15:41:59 GMT http://www.western-star.com/news/lebanon-oh-business-news/iams-headquarters-moving-from-vandalia-to-mason-137144.html?cxtype=rss_137144&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=1#comment-137182 2009-05-28T15:41:59Z http://www.western-star.com/news/lebanon-oh-business-news/iams-headquarters-moving-from-vandalia-to-mason-137144.html?cxtype=rss_137144&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=1#comment-137166 I don't blame them. Mason > Dayton (Vandalia). I would have done the exact same thing. Thu, 28 May 2009 15:39:25 GMT http://www.western-star.com/news/lebanon-oh-business-news/iams-headquarters-moving-from-vandalia-to-mason-137144.html?cxtype=rss_137144&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=1#comment-137166 2009-05-28T15:39:25Z http://www.western-star.com/news/lebanon-oh-business-news/iams-headquarters-moving-from-vandalia-to-mason-137144.html?cxtype=rss_137144&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=1#comment-137178 This news should not shock anyone. A move of some sort had been anticipated the day P&G bought them. Thu, 28 May 2009 15:37:35 GMT http://www.western-star.com/news/lebanon-oh-business-news/iams-headquarters-moving-from-vandalia-to-mason-137144.html?cxtype=rss_137144&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=1#comment-137178 2009-05-28T15:37:35Z