🚧 ODOT Recertification: Zoom Presentation
Catch the ODOT Recertification Zoom presentation — packed with practical guidance for contractors navigating certification and compliance.
Available on demand in the OBDC Construction Academy Library.
💙 This Giving Season, Support OBDC
This giving season, please consider a donation to the Ohio Business Development Center. Your support helps us continue providing training, technical assistance, and access to opportunities for small businesses across Ohio.
Donations are tax deductible.
🏗️ OBDC Construction Academy with Daniel Odion
Daniel Odion has been dropping gems all year in the OBDC Construction Academy — real-world guidance for real construction challenges.
The Construction Academy Library is open at ohbdc.org/construction-library/. Members can access past sessions at no cost. Everyone else can access the library for a small fee. Invest in your business growth.
Previous topics include:
- Subcontractor Bidding
- Change Orders
- Subcontractor Coordination
- Cleaning & Quality Control
- Prevailing Wage
- Logistics & Hauling
📧 Email planroom@ohbdc.org for details.
🔨 Looking for Contracting Opportunities?
Explore current bids, RFPs, outreach events, and the weekly OhioMBE Bid Board.
📰 OBDC Updates & News
Stay informed with the latest announcements, event recaps, and resources from the Ohio Business Development Center.
📅 Upcoming Events
January 2026 classes coming soon.
📽️ OBDC 2025 Year in Review
Take a look back at the milestones, partnerships, and programs that defined our year. From training and mentoring to awards and advocacy — OBDC continues to empower small businesses across Ohio.
💛 2025 OhioMBE Awards Recap
The 2025 OhioMBE Awards was AMAZING! We celebrated excellence, connection & community at Huntington Park — and what a day it was! 💛
🏆 Congrats to our honorees:
✨ Top MBE: Natural Green Cleaning Services • To Go For Your Soul
✨ Top FBE: Exclusively BA • Melanated PR Plug • Makeup by Ahshia
✨ Best Nonprofit: Autism Society of Ohio • Help for Homelessness and Beyond
💜 Huge thanks to our sponsors!
Presenting: Franklin County Board of Commissioners
Advocate: City of Upper Arlington • Wright-Patt Credit Union
Supporters: Columbus Zoo & Aquarium • Elford Construction • Ascension Construction Solutions • Gilbane • Hensel Phelps • Kokosing • Natural Green Cleaning Services • Smoot Construction • FCBank
📸 See the full photo gallery at OhioMBEAwards.com
💬 Share your pics & tag us using #2025OhioMBEAwards
✨ Empowering Entrepreneurs: Cash • Contracts • Connections!