As the Dayton region continues to experience unprecedented economic growth, local businesses are finding themselves navigating an increasingly complex financial landscape. While major investments are fueling expansion across the Miami Valley, many companies are simultaneously confronting rising costs, labor shortages, supply chain pressures and increased borrowing expenses.
In a recent article published by the Dayton Business Journal, Coolidge Wall attorney Briana “Bri” Breault examined an issue that could have significant implications for small and mid-sized businesses throughout the region: access to effective restructuring tools when financial challenges arise.
Breault’s article, The Restructuring Safety Net: Why Dayton’s Manufacturers and Defense Contractors Need S. 3977, explores proposed federal legislation that would restore expanded access to Subchapter V bankruptcy protections for qualifying businesses. More importantly, the article highlights a reality that many business owners understand all too well: growth and financial risk often go hand in hand.
The Miami Valley is experiencing remarkable momentum. Expansions at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Sierra Nevada Corporation, Joby Aviation, Winsupply and numerous other employers are creating opportunities throughout the region’s manufacturing, aerospace, logistics and defense sectors. Yet companies operating in these industries frequently require substantial investments in equipment, facilities, inventory and workforce development. Those investments can create financial strain when market conditions shift, projects are delayed or unexpected challenges arise.
For business leaders, the question is not whether challenges will occur, but whether they have the legal and financial tools available to respond effectively when they do.
The intersection of business strategy and legal guidance is where Coolidge Wall’s Bankruptcy and Litigation teams provide value to clients.
Breault’s analysis reflects a broader understanding that bankruptcy and restructuring law is not simply about businesses in crisis. It is about preserving value, protecting jobs, maintaining operations and creating pathways for companies to successfully navigate periods of financial stress.
Her perspective is informed by extensive experience in creditor rights, insolvency and commercial litigation, as well as her previous service as a law clerk for the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Ohio. Combined with her MBA and legal training, Breault brings a business-minded approach to complex financial matters that affect companies throughout the region.
For manufacturers, government contractors, suppliers, lenders and business owners, understanding available restructuring options can be just as important as understanding growth opportunities. Legislative changes, regulatory developments and evolving economic conditions can significantly impact the decisions companies make regarding financing, expansion, operations and long-term planning.
As Breault noted in her Dayton Business Journal article, businesses facing temporary financial challenges often benefit most from solutions that allow them to continue operating, preserve enterprise value and maintain control of their future. Access to efficient restructuring tools can make the difference between a company successfully navigating a difficult period and one that is forced into more costly and disruptive alternatives.
At Coolidge Wall, attorneys regularly counsel businesses through complex financial and operational challenges, helping clients evaluate risk, protect assets, resolve disputes and develop practical strategies for moving forward. Whether advising a growing manufacturer, a defense contractor, a lender, or a small business owner confronting financial uncertainty, the firm’s attorneys combine legal knowledge with a deep understanding of the industries that drive the Dayton economy.
Breault’s recent publication is another example of Coolidge Wall’s commitment to providing clients with thoughtful, forward-looking guidance on the issues shaping today’s business environment. As economic conditions continue to evolve, businesses need advisors who understand not only the law, but also the real-world challenges and opportunities facing the companies they serve.
To learn more about how Coolidge Wall can help your business navigate restructuring, creditor rights, commercial litigation and other complex legal matters, contact our team today.
To read the article in full visit https://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2026/06/01/dayton-manufacturers-defense-contractors-bill.html
