🚧 Ready to scale your construction business the smart way? Join us for: Scaling Up Your Construction Business: Profit & Sustainability Essentials 🗓️ Wednesday, May 14 @ 6:00 PM (Online) 🎓 Presented by OBDC Construction Academy + Daniel Odion, PE, PMP ✅ Streamline operations ✅ Boost cash flow ✅ Build strong teams ✅ Plan for long-term growth 🎟️ Register now: https://ift.tt/ZpA9LM4 💥 FREE for OBDC Members (Use your code at checkout!) #ConstructionBusiness #OBDC #Contractors #ScalingUp #BusinessGrowth on May 7, 2025 Posted by odn2
⏳ FINAL CALL! The May OhioMBE Procurement Fair is this Thursday, May 8 – and spaces are almost gone! 📍 Bob Crane Community Center 3600 Tremont Road, Upper Arlington, OH 43221 🤝 Meet one-on-one with: ✅ City of Upper Arlington ✅ Franklin County ✅ State of Ohio ✅ Columbus Airports ✅ Columbus City Schools ✅ Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority ✅ Pepper Construction ✅ Ohio State University Medical Center 🕒 15-minute appointments with decision-makers 🚀 Don’t miss your chance to make real contracting connections! 🎟️ Register now → OhioMBE.com #OhioMBE #SupplierDiversity #SmallBusinessSuccess #ProcurementFair #UpperArlington #ContractOpportunities #MBEs #NetworkingMatters on May 5, 2025 Posted by odn2
Ohio State University Medical Center will be attending the May 8 OhioMBE Procurement Fair hosted by the City of Upper Arlington! Meet one-on-one with: ✅ City of Upper Arlington ✅ Franklin County ✅ State of Ohio ✅ Columbus Airports ✅ Columbus City Schools ✅ Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority ✅ Pepper Construction ✅ Ohio State University Medical Center ⏰ Appointments are filling fast! 🎯 Make new contracting connections 👉 Register today at OhioMBE.com #OhioMBE #SupplierDiversity #SmallBusinessOpportunities #OSUMedicalCenter #Networking #ProcurementFair on May 4, 2025 Posted by odn2
🏛️ The State of Ohio is looking to connect with small and minority-owned businesses! Join them at the May 8 OhioMBE Procurement Fair for direct contracting opportunities. 🚀 15-minute appointments available — don’t wait! 🔗 OhioMBE.com #OhioMBE #StateofOhio #MBEContracting #ProcurementFair on May 4, 2025 Posted by odn2
Posted in Uncategorized 👑 Yesterday was powerful! Over 30 women business owners showed up, spoke up, and leveled up during the Ohio Women’s Chamber of Commerce’s first event: 💼 Funding HER Future – Financing & Capital for Women-Owned Businesses Big thanks to our amazing speakers: ✨ Shaundretta Boykins – State of Ohio ✨ Jerome Jones – SBA ✨ Jenny Morehead – Park National Bank ✨ Michael Towns – Adelphi Bank 💬 “When we share knowledge, build connections, and demand access, we create real change for women in business.” – Ronda Watson Barber, OWCC Founder 🚺 About OWCC: We’re a statewide initiative powered by OBDC—committed to empowering, advocating for, and connecting women-owned businesses across Ohio. 💫 Membership is “Pay What You Can.” Join us 👉 womeninohio.com #OWCC #FundingHerFuture #WomenInBusiness #OhioWomenLead #SmallBizSupport #WomenEntrepreneurs #AccessToCapital #BlackWomenInBusiness #OBDC on April 23, 2025 odn2
Posted in Uncategorized 🚨 Save the Date! The May OhioMBE Procurement Fair is coming to Upper Arlington on May 8 🏙️ ✅ Make new contracting connections ✅ Meet with the City of Upper Arlington + others ✅ Pitch your products/services in 15-min appointments 🎯 Register now at OhioMBE.com #OhioMBE #SupplierDiversity #ProcurementFair #UpperArlington #BlackOwnedBusiness #SmallBusinessGrowth on April 22, 2025 odn2
Posted in Uncategorized 👑 Today is the day, Queens! Welcome to OUR QUEENDOM as we log in and level up! 💼✨ Join the Ohio Women’s Chamber of Commerce for Funding HER Future – Financing & Capital for Women-Owned Businesses 📅 Tuesday, April 22, 2025 🕦 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM (Online) 💻 Free & full of powerful resources ✅ Learn about loans, grants & business credit ✅ Hear from expert speakers ✅ Walk away with real tools to fund your next move 👠 Register now at WomeninOhio.com #FundingHerFuture #OWCC #WomenInBusiness #BossMoves #WomenEntrepreneurs #SecureTheBag #OurQueendom on April 22, 2025 odn2
Posted in Uncategorized 🚨 Women Entrepreneurs – Let’s Get Funded! 💰 Join the Ohio Women’s Chamber of Commerce (OWCC) for Funding HER Future: Financing & Capital for Women-Owned Businesses 📅 Tuesday, April 22, 2025 🕦 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM (Online) 🎟️ Free & open to all women in business! ✅ Learn about loans, grants & business credit ✅ Hear directly from SBA, State of Ohio, and banking experts ✅ Get OWCC’s exclusive Funding Resource Guide – April 2025 🔗 Register now at womeninohio.com #FundingHerFuture #OWCC #WomenInBusiness #OhioWomenLead #BusinessCapital #AccessToFunding #SmallBizSupport #WomenEntrepreneurs #OBDC on April 21, 2025 odn2
Posted in Uncategorized Vendor Opportunity at the Columbus Zoo & Aquarium On May 21, the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium will host a special Vendor Forum at the Africa Event Center, designed to strengthen local partnerships and introduce new opportunities for collaboration. Attendees will learn how to do business with: 🦓 Columbus Zoo & Aquarium 🦒 The Wilds 💦 Zoombezi Bay ⛳ Safari Golf Club This forum will offer guidance on: ✅ Becoming a registered supplier ✅ Navigating the Zoo’s purchasing software ✅ Exploring current and future business opportunities ✅ Connecting directly with purchasing teams ✅ Registering as a small or minority-owned business ✅ Understanding the Zoo’s commitment to local, sustainable, and inclusive sourcing 📅 Advance registration is required by May 16. 🔗 Register here: https://ift.tt/I9mya1X #ColumbusZoo #VendorForum #BusinessOpportunities #MBE #SupplierDiversity #SmallBusiness #OhioMBE #SustainableSourcing on April 21, 2025 odn2
Posted in Uncategorized 🛡️ FREE Online Workshop – Bonding & Insurance for Construction Companies 🛠️ Join the OBDC Construction Academy for an essential session on protecting your business and qualifying for more projects! 📅 Wednesday, April 16 🕒 11:30 AM 💻 Online & Open to All 🎤 Presented by Sylvia A. Garrett & Associates, Agency ✅ Learn about bonding requirements ✅ Understand key insurance policies ✅ Get expert advice to grow safely & confidently 🎟️ FREE – Register now at OHBDC.org #OBDC #ConstructionBusiness #BondingAndInsurance #FreeWorkshop #BlackOwnedBusiness #OhioContractors #SmallBusinessSupport on April 13, 2025 odn2
Posted in Uncategorized 🚨 New Attendee Added! The City of Whitehall is joining the lineup for the April 23 OhioMBE Procurement Fair! 📍 Hosted by Kokosing Industrial 🗓 Wednesday, April 23, 2025 🕚 11 AM – 2 PM ✨ Confirmed Participants: 🔹 Kokosing Industrial 🔹 Franklin County 🔹 New Albany City Schools 🔹 City of Whitehall 💼 Small business owners get 15-minute one-on-one meetings with organizations committed to supplier diversity. 🎯 Why Attend? 🤝 Build direct relationships with decision-makers 📅 Learn about upcoming projects 📣 Market your business in a professional setting 🚀 Advance your position in competitive bid processes 👉 Register now at OhioMBE.com Let’s build. Let’s connect. Let’s grow. #OhioMBE #ProcurementFair #CityofWhitehall #SupplierDiversity #SmallBusinessOpportunities #FranklinCounty #NewAlbanySchools #KokosingIndustrial #DiverseSuppliers on April 10, 2025 odn2
Posted in Uncategorized 🚨 WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS – LET’S TALK MONEY! 💰 Join us for Funding HER Future, a free virtual event hosted by the Ohio Women’s Chamber of Commerce (OWCC)! We’re bringing you the real talk and real resources to access capital and grow your business. 📅 Tuesday, April 22, 2025 🕦 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM 💻 Online | FREE 🎤 Featured Speakers: ✨ Shaundretta Boykins – State of Ohio ✨ Jerome Jones – SBA ✨ Park National Bank ✅ Learn about loans, grants & business credit ✅ Get our exclusive Funding Resource Guide ✅ Ask your funding questions LIVE 📌 Register now at womeninohio.com Let’s fund HER future — together. 💼💪🏾 #OWCC #FundingHerFuture #WomenInBusiness #CapitalAccess #WomenEntrepreneurs #SmallBizSupport #OhioWomenLead #OBDC on April 9, 2025 odn2
Posted in Uncategorized 🚨 WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS – NEED FUNDING? 💰 Join the Ohio Women’s Chamber of Commerce (OWCC) for 💼 Funding HER Future: Financing & Capital for Women-Owned Businesses 📅 Tuesday, April 22, 2025 🕦 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM 💻 Online | FREE 🎤 Featured Speakers: ✨ Shaundretta Boykins – State of Ohio ✨ Jerome Jones – U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) ✨ Jenny Morehead, Senior Commercial Lender – Park National Bank ✅ Learn about loans, grants, and business credit ✅ Get OWCC’s Funding Resource Guide – April 2025 ✅ Access exclusive post-event consults for OWCC members 📌 Register today at womeninohio.com Let’s fund HER future — together. 💼💪🏾 #OWCC #FundingHerFuture #WomenInBusiness #AccessToCapital #JennyMorehead #ParkNationalBank #SBA #OhioBusiness #WomenEntrepreneurs #OBDC #OhioWomenLead on April 9, 2025 odn2
Posted in Uncategorized The April OhioMBE Procurement Fair is your chance to make new contracting connections! 📍 Hosted by Kokosing Industrial and OhioMBE Publisher Ronda Watson Barber 📣 Now featuring: ✅ Franklin County ✅ New Albany Schools ✅ Kokosing Industrial Small business owners get 15-minute one-on-one meetings with organizations committed to supplier diversity. This is your moment to grow your network and your business! 📅 Register now at 👉 OhioMBE.com #OhioMBE #SupplierDiversity #SmallBizOpportunities #ProcurementFair #KokosingIndustrial #SupportBlackBusiness #DiverseSuppliers on April 8, 2025 odn2