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Franklin County & Elford Small Business Outreach Event

Franklin County is partnering with Elford, Inc. to host a Small Business Outreach Event focused on connecting diverse contractors and suppliers with upcoming construction opportunities. Local small businesses are encouraged to attend and learn how to get involved in one of the county’s largest project bundles.

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OBDC – Certification 101

Ready to boost your business? Join us for our Certification 101 class! We'll break down the difference between registration and certification, why registering your business matters, and how getting certified can help your business grow. Plus, we'll cover Central Ohio's MBE, FBE, and DBE certification programs. Perfect for new business owners or anyone looking to […]

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OBDC – Certification 101

Ready to boost your business? Join us for our Certification 101 class! We'll break down the difference between registration and certification, why registering your business matters, and how getting certified can help your business grow. Plus, we'll cover Central Ohio's MBE, FBE, and DBE certification programs. Perfect for new business owners or anyone looking to […]

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OBDC : Best Practices for Post-Construction Cleaning

Hosted by OBDC Construction Academy Post-construction cleaning is the final step before a project is truly complete—and it requires precision, safety, and strategy. This training covers essential practices for delivering professional, thorough post-construction cleanups that meet contractor and client expectations. You’ll learn how to: Ideal for cleaning business owners, contractors, and new entrepreneurs looking to […]

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OBDC – Certification 101

Ready to boost your business? Join us for our Certification 101 class! We'll break down the difference between registration and certification, why registering your business matters, and how getting certified can help your business grow. Plus, we'll cover Central Ohio's MBE, FBE, and DBE certification programs. Perfect for new business owners or anyone looking to […]

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Integrated Hauling and Logistics Management in Construction Projects

Presented by OBDC Construction Academy Efficient logistics and hauling can make or break a construction project. This class explores how to streamline materials delivery, coordinate hauling operations, and manage jobsite logistics to reduce delays, cut costs, and keep your project on track. In this session, you’ll learn how to: Whether you're a general contractor, project […]

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SheLeads.OH Women’s Business Conference

SheLeads.OH is Ohio’s premier business conference designed to support, connect, and empower women entrepreneurs, executives, and changemakers across all industries. Hosted by the Ohio Women’s Chamber of Commerce, this one-day event is packed with practical tools, powerful panels, and meaningful matchmaking to help women lead and grow. Whether you’re scaling your business, seeking capital, marketing your certifications, […]

OBDC: Introduction to Prevailing Wage

Are you confused about how prevailing wage laws affect your construction business? This class will help you confidently navigate public construction contracts by understanding wage compliance requirements. In this beginner-friendly session, you'll learn:✅ What prevailing wage is and how it applies to federal, state, and local projects✅ How to properly classify workers and submit certified […]

Lima Community Business Shower!

Vibe Coffeehouse 311 E. Market Street, Lima

Join us at the Vibe Coffeehouse on Sunday, August 31, from 3 to 6 PM for the Lima Community Business Shower! This event is all about uplifting our local entrepreneurs, especially our Black-owned businesses. We’re thrilled to announce that the Central State Extension and the MBAC Minority Business Assistance Center from the Toledo Chamber of […]