Each year, our government spends billions of dollars on the procurement of goods and services from private firms. Learn how your business can meet the requirements to receive government contracts, either as prime contractors or subcontractors.
Love comes in many forms and this Valentine’s Day, we’re lighting them all up. Join us for a hands-on Electrical Love Lamp Workshop, where couples, friends, families, and solo makers are all welcome. Guided by a skilled professional, participants will learn basic electrical concepts while building a custom lamp to take home. No experience needed, just […]
Tom Dillard Speaking about Central Ohio's Congress of Racial Equality & the Vanguard League
Embracing and strengthening business operations and relationships to improve diversity, inclusion, and equity in the Northeast Ohio Construction Industry.
Give back to the grounds that give us so much. WHAT TO EXPECT: Service Project: Litter clean-up along our adopted roadway and church grounds. Conservation Demo: Learn about native plants and soil health with Allen Soil & Water Conservation District experts. Fellowship: Enjoy light refreshments, community networking, and music. Resources: Visit information tables from our […]
Surround yourself in inspiration and storytelling with themed projects inspired by the work of Aminah Robinson. Kick-start your imaginations with prompts designed for a wide range of ages, abilities and materials. These workshops are free and supplies are provided. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. An innovative multimedia artist, teacher, storyteller, and MacArthur Fellow, Aminah Robinson was known […]
Save the date: The OhioMBE Procurement Fair – Feb. 24 OhioMBE is proud to present the February 2026 OhioMBE Procurement Fair, hosted by Kokosing Industrial at their Westerville offices. This signature event connects small business owners with organizations committed to supplier diversity through structured, one-on-one conversations. Small business owners will receive 15-minute appointments to meet directly with participating organizations—giving you dedicated time to […]
Only Active-Duty Service members (including National Guard and Reserve), Veterans of all eras, and spouses are eligible to participate. Authorized on-post access required. Boots to Business (B2B) is an entrepreneurial education and training program offered by the U.S. Small Business Administration SBA as part of the Department of Defense transition assistance program (TAP). The “Introduction […]
In celebration of Black History Month, the Ohio Business Development Center (OBDC) is hosting a FREE online business session on: 🗓 Wednesday, February 25⏰ 11:30 AM💻 Online We are pleased to feature Jeffery Washington of Wright-Patt Credit Union, who will lead a timely discussion on: This session is designed to support entrepreneurs and small business owners who are seeking practical guidance on accessing […]
Black History Month Business Series As part of Black History Month, the Ohio Business Development Center (OBDC) is hosting Preserving Your Legacy: Building Financial Power That Lasts—an educational online session focused on how banking relationships and financial structure support long-term business sustainability and generational impact. Too often, businesses are launched without the banking foundation needed to grow, access […]
🎯 Bidding vs. Estimating: A 2-Part Construction Training Series Too many contractors win jobs… and lose money. Before you submit another bid, make sure your numbers are working for you — not against you. This two-part online training will help you understand the difference between estimating and bidding, build profitable project numbers, and submit bids strategically and […]
Join Us This Thursday in Dayton, OH - Hamilton County Commissioner Alicia Reece will be the Black History Month Keynote Speaker for the Montgomery County Democratic Party Thursday at 5:30pm.
