OBDC October 2025 • Training & Events

🏗️ 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 now open! Members can watch every recorded session at no cost. Non‑members may access the full library for a small fee.

Previous topics include:

  • Subcontractor Bidding
  • Change Orders
  • Subcontractor Coordination
  • Cleaning & Quality Control
  • Prevailing Wage
  • Logistics & Hauling

📧 Email planroom@ohbdc.org for details.

💛 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!

🔨 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

Join our upcoming classes, networking opportunities, and workshops designed to help you grow and connect.

  • Maximizing Profit & Performance in Construction
    🗓️ Wednesday, December 3, 2025 | 🕕 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM EST | 📍 Online (Zoom)
  • End-of-Year Tax Prep for Small Businesses
    🗓️ Wednesday, December 10, 2025 | 🕦 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM EST | 📍 Online (Zoom)
  • Strategic HR Planning for Optimized Project Delivery & Client Satisfaction
    🗓️ Wednesday, December 10, 2025 | 🕕 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM EST | 📍 Online (Zoom)
  • OBDC Informational Session: Understanding ODOT’s New DBE Certification Rules
    🗓️ Tuesday, December 16, 2025 | 🕦 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM EST | 📍 Online (Zoom)

📽️ 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.

Ohio Business Development Center

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