Ronda Barber

The June 24 OhioMBE Procurement Fair just got even bigger! With three new organizations confirmed, this will be the largest OhioMBE Procurement Fair of 2025 — and it’s happening at the beautiful Everal Barn & Homestead, hosted by the City of Westerville.

Join us for an afternoon of focused networking and intentional business matchmaking. Small, minority-, and women-owned businesses will meet one-on-one with procurement professionals for 15-minute appointments designed to open doors and generate real opportunities.

✅ Expanded Lineup of Confirmed Participants:

• City of Westerville (Host)
• City of Columbus
• Huntington Bank
• Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (Resource Partner)
• Westerville Chamber of Commerce
• Franklin County Purchasing
• Elford Construction
• Westerville City Schools
• Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority (CMHA)
• State of Ohio
• Columbus Zoo
• Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR)
• Ohio Department of Public Safety

📍 Location: Everal Barn & Homestead, 60 N. Cleveland Ave, Westerville, OH 43081
🕧 Time: 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM
💵 Admission: $25 per person
🎟️ Register at: https://buytickets.at/the912group

“We’re not just hosting another event—we’re building real, intentional opportunities for small businesses to connect, grow, and thrive.”
— Ronda Watson Barber, Publisher, OhioMBE

Don’t miss the biggest supplier diversity networking event of the year!

The Franklin County Purchasing Department is the latest organization to confirm attendance at the upcoming OhioMBE Procurement Fair, hosted by the City of Westerville on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, from 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM at Everal Barn & Homestead.

This event is a key opportunity for small, minority-, and women-owned businesses to connect directly with public agencies and corporate buyers through scheduled 15-minute matchmaking meetings. Businesses can introduce their products and services, learn about procurement processes, and build relationships that lead to contracting opportunities.

✅ Updated List of Participating Organizations:

• City of Westerville (Host)
• City of Columbus
• Huntington Bank
• Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (Resource Partner)
• Westerville Chamber of Commerce
• Franklin County Purchasing

📍 Location: Everal Barn & Homestead, 60 N. Cleveland Ave, Westerville, OH 43081
🕧 Time: 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM
💵 Admission: $25 per attendee
🎟️ Register at: https://buytickets.at/the912group

Don’t miss your chance to connect, contract, and grow your business at the OhioMBE Procurement Fair.

🚨 The June 11 OhioMBE Bid Board is LIVE! 🚨
New contracting opportunities are waiting for YOU at OhioMBE.com 🖥️

🛠️ Current Opportunities:
🔥 Fire Damages @ Darrow Road Apts – Due July 9
🚨 Fire Alarm Upgrades (Package II) – Due July 7
🏢 Property Management Services – Due June 16
🚒 Fire Station 22 Women’s Locker Room Expansion – Due June 19
🏢 Office on Aging Renovation – Due June 13
🏛️ Norwich Twp Safety Services Bldg – Due June 17
🥤 Nutritional Supplements – Due June 11
🚗 Towing & Impound Management – Due July 1
💧 WWTP Improvements (Granville Rebid) – Due July 8
🅿️ Parking Lot Construction @ Trinity Baptist Church – Details on OhioMBE.com

📅 Plus: Business events, construction training, and procurement fairs — check it all out NOW 👉 https://bit.ly/3HAw5go

#OhioMBE #BidBoard #BlackBusiness #ConstructionOpportunities #BuyBlack #ColumbusContracting #SupplierDiversity 🚀

LEGAL NOTICE 
FIRE ALARM UPGRADES-PACKAGE II AT MULTIPLE SITES 

Electronic bids for the above-referenced projects will be received by the BOARD OF  EDUCATION, City School District of Columbus, Ohio, Office of Capital Improvements, (via  Public Purchase), until Monday, July 7, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. More information can be found on the  District’s web site at http://www.columbus.k12.oh.us/rfp. The plans and specifications are on file  with Franklin Imaging. 

Robertson Construction is seeking subcontractors and suppliers interested in bidding on the Village of Granville, Ohio – Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements – REBID project. This project is a Davis Bacon Prevailing Wage and Tax-Exempt project with the current negotiated goal for construction related activities is 5.4% (the total goal is based on 3.1% of MBEs and 2.3% of WBEs participation).

Project Overview:

• Project Name: Village of Granville – Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements – REBID
• Location: Granville, Ohio
• Project Number: E-8556
• Bid Submission Deadline: Tuesday July 8, 2025, by 12pm EST

We are inviting qualified firms to submit pricing and participate in this exciting opportunity. If you are a certified MBE/WBE firm, we strongly encourage your participation to help us meet the project’s MBE/WBE goal.

For more details on the project, please view the full plans and documents at the following link:  E-8556 Village of Granville – Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements – REBID

If you have any questions or need additional information, please feel free to reach out to skelly@robertsonconstruction.net.

📍 Project Location: 3069 Parsons Ave., Columbus, OH 43207
📅 Bid Due Date: June 19, 2025 at 2:00 PM
🛠️ Construction Start: September 2025
🏁 Completion: March 2026

Project Overview:
The City of Columbus is soliciting bids for the renovation and expansion of the Women’s Locker Room at Fire Station 22. The project includes demolition of the existing Women’s Shower Room and storage area, followed by construction of a new Female Shower and Locker Room.

✅ MBE/WBE Participation Goal: 11% (City of Columbus)
📑 Prevailing Wage Required
💲 Tax Exempt Project

📂 Access Bidding Documents: https://bit.ly/4jCJim1
📧 Inquiries & Bid Access Contact:
Aaron Daman – Elford Construction
📩 adaman@elford.com

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For more bid opportunities, visit OhioMBE.com.

The Westerville Chamber of Commerce will be participating in the upcoming OhioMBE Procurement Fair, hosted by the City of Westerville on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, from 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM at Everal Barn & Homestead.

This business matchmaking event is designed to connect small, minority-, and women-owned businesses with organizations committed to supplier diversity. Attendees will engage in 15-minute, one-on-one appointments with buyers and resource partners.

✅ Confirmed Participants:

• City of Westerville (Host)
• City of Columbus
• Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (Resource Partner)
• Huntington Bank
• Westerville Chamber of Commerce

📍 Location: Everal Barn & Homestead, 60 N. Cleveland Ave, Westerville, OH
🕧 Time: 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM
🎟️ Register at: https://buytickets.at/the912group

Join us and make new contracting connections. More organizations are confirming daily—stay tuned to OhioMBE.com and follow @OhioMBE for updates!

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The Ohio Women’s Chamber of Commerce is proud to unveil the official OWCC Business Directory — a vibrant, growing listing of women-owned businesses across Ohio.

🔗 View the Directory
➕ Submit Your Business
💳 Join with a Pay-What-You-Can Membership

This searchable directory connects community members, procurement officers, and other business owners with talented, dynamic women entrepreneurs. OWCC members are highlighted in pink and receive additional visibility throughout the platform.

Whether you’re a consultant, contractor, creative, or CEO — your business belongs here.

✨ Let’s grow together.
✨ Let’s buy from each other.
✨ Let’s make HERstory.

The OWCC Business Directory is a program of the Ohio Business Development Center (OHBDC) and proudly hosted at WomeninOhio.com.

The Akron Metropolitan Housing Authority is accepting sealed bids for:

🏢 Fire Damage and Related Work at Darrow Road Apartments
📍 600 Darrow Road, Akron, OH 44305
📅 Bid Deadline: Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 2:00 PM (local time)

🛠️ Project involves repairs and restoration due to fire damage.
📑 Specs available at SE Blueprint: (330) 376-1689 | seblue@seblueprint.com
🖥️ Or visit HousingAgencyMarketplace.com (vendor registration required)

📞 Questions? Contact Michele Kindler at 330-376-7792.
📲 Read the full bid notice at OhioMBE.com

💼 Diverse, minority, and small businesses are strongly encouraged to participate!

#Akron #BidOpportunity #OhioMBE #ConstructionBid #FireRestoration #DiverseSuppliers #SmallBusiness #MBE #WBE #PublicContracting #AkronHousing

 

 

Job Costing & Budget Control for Construction Projects
📅 June 18, 2025 | 🕕 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
📍 Online | 💻 Free for OBDC Members

The OBDC Construction Academy invites contractors, estimators, and project managers to a vital training session designed to help you take control of your numbers and protect your profits.

In this 90-minute session, you’ll learn:

✅ How to create and manage a job cost system
✅ Best practices for tracking labor, material, and overhead expenses
✅ How to spot budget red flags before they impact your bottom line
✅ The role of change orders and how to price them accurately
✅ Real-world tools and templates to improve financial oversight

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💡 Why Take This Class?

• Increase profitability by understanding the true cost of your work
• Avoid costly mistakes that can eat into your margins
• Prepare for larger projects with stronger budgeting skills
• Build confidence in financial decision-making for your construction business

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🎟️ Register today at OHBDC.org
🔗 Free for OBDC Members

Let the numbers work for you. Join us and learn how to build smarter.