📢 OBDC March 2025 Classes – Register Today! 📢
OBDC is excited to present a powerful lineup of March 2025 classes designed to help entrepreneurs, small business owners, and construction professionals gain the knowledge and resources needed to succeed!
Upcoming Sessions:
🔹 Business Success Summit: Resources for Women in Business
📅 Tuesday, March 18 | 11:30 AM (EST) | Online via Zoom
💡 Featured Speakers:
- Keena Smith, CEO of the Women’s Center for Economic Opportunity
- Catrena Cannon, Columbus Chamber of Commerce
- OBDC’s Women in the Construction Industry Lunch Program & More!
This summit is designed to provide women entrepreneurs with essential business resources, funding opportunities, and professional development programs to help their businesses thrive.
🔹 Basic Blueprint Reading for Construction
📅 Tuesday, March 18 | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM (EST) | Online via Zoom
📖 Presented by OBDC Construction Academy, this hands-on session will cover:
✅ How to read and interpret construction blueprints
✅ Understanding key symbols and components
✅ Applying blueprint reading skills for estimating and project planning
💰 Cost: Free for OBDC Members | $10 for Non-Members
🔹 Building Business Credit & Funding Resources
📅 Tuesday, March 25 | 11:30 AM (EST) | Online via Zoom
💰 Michael Towns of Adelphi Bank will share essential strategies on:
✅ Establishing and strengthening business credit
✅ Exploring funding resources for small businesses
✅ Best practices for securing loans and financing
📌 Register today at OHBDC.org!
Don’t miss these valuable learning opportunities to strengthen your business, build your network, and take your success to the next level! We look forward to seeing you in class!
#OBDC #BusinessSuccess #WomenInBusiness #ConstructionTraining #SmallBizGrowth 🚀
🚨 Calling All Contractors! 🚨
Ready to take your construction skills to the next level? The OBDC Construction Academy: BuildSmart Coaching Program is here to help YOU succeed! 💪
✨ 1-on-1 Mentoring with experienced pros
✨ Real-world solutions tailored to YOUR challenges
✨ Monthly sessions, in-person or online
🔑 Key Focus Areas:
✔ Project Management
✔ Estimating & Budgeting
✔ On-Site Management
✔ Compliance & Safety
✔ Client Relations
📅 Spots are limited!
💲 Only $25/session plus OBDC membership.
📍 RSVP now at planroom@ohbdc.org
Let’s BUILD your success together! 🛠
#BuildSmart #ConstructionSuccess #ContractorLife #SkillsThatBuild #ConstructionCoaching
Big Changes Coming to OBDC in 2025
At the Ohio Business Development Center (OBDC), we’ve always strived to provide free and low-cost resources to help Black-owned businesses thrive. From training classes and networking sessions to certification guidance and advocacy, we’ve been proud to support entrepreneurs like you.
Introducing Our New Membership Model
Starting January 1, 2025, OBDC will transition to a yearly membership model to ensure we can continue offering high-quality support and resources for Black-owned businesses.
Membership will cost $25 per year and will include:
- Free Access to Training Classes: Gain valuable skills to grow your business.
- Free Networking Sessions: Connect with other entrepreneurs and professionals.
- Free Business Listing in the OBDC Planroom Directory: Increase visibility and attract opportunities.
- Access to Printers and Computers: Use our office resources to support your business operations.
This modest fee allows us to keep our doors open and maintain the level of service you’ve come to expect from OBDC.
Our Commitment to Independence
We are dedicated to advocating for Black-owned businesses without being stifled by the restrictions and limitations of potential government grants. By transitioning to a membership model, we can maintain our independence and ensure our programs remain focused on the needs of our community.
Why the Change?
For years, we’ve offered free resources to the community, covering costs through grants, sponsorships, and donations. Unfortunately, this model is no longer sustainable without consistent community support.
The membership model ensures that OBDC can continue to provide vital services while allowing us to invest in new programs and opportunities for our members.
Join Us in 2025
Your participation in this new model ensures we can continue advocating for Black-owned businesses, hosting events, and offering resources to help you succeed. Together, we can create a stronger, more connected community of entrepreneurs.
To secure your membership use the link below. Thank you for your understanding and support as we move forward with this new approach.
The Ohio Business Development Center (OBDC)