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OBDC Announces September Training Classes and Virtual Legal Consultations for Small Businesses

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The Ohio Business Development Center (OBDC) is excited to announce a series of training classes and virtual legal consultations designed to support small business owners in September. These sessions cover a range of essential topics, from legal compliance to blueprint reading, and are aimed at helping entrepreneurs navigate the complexities of running a business.

September Training Classes:

  1. SBLA Legal Power Hour – Countdown to Compliance: Your Guide to the Corporate Transparency Act & BOI Reports
    Date & Time: Thursday, September 5, 6:00 PM – 10:30 PM
    Location: Online via Zoom
    Description: This session provides critical insights into the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) and Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) Reports, helping businesses stay compliant with the latest regulations.
  2. Basic Blueprint Reading
    Date & Time: Monday, September 9, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
    Location: OBDC, 43205
    Description: Ideal for beginners, this class will teach attendees how to read and interpret blueprints, a fundamental skill in the construction industry.
  3. Certification 101
    Date & Time: Tuesday, September 10, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
    Location: Online
    Description: This session covers the basics of business certification, offering guidance on how to become a certified business and leverage it for growth.
  4. Walk-in Certification Assistance
    Date & Time: Tuesday, September 17, 11:30 AM – 3:30 PM
    Location: 700 Bryden Road, 43205
    Description: Business owners can drop by for personalized help with certification processes—no appointment needed.
  5. Submitting a Successful RFP
    Date & Time: Wednesday, September 18, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    Location: Online
    Description: Learn the key strategies for submitting a winning Request for Proposal (RFP) to secure more contracts.
  6. Basic Blueprint Reading
    Date & Time: Tuesday, September 24, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
    Location: OBDC, 43205
    Description: A repeat of our popular blueprint reading class, providing attendees another chance to develop this essential skill.
  7. Walk-in Certification Assistance
    Date & Time: Tuesday, September 24, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    Location: 700 Bryden Road, 43205
    Description: Another opportunity for business owners to get hands-on assistance with certification, no appointment necessary.
  8. Mastering Construction Estimating with James Jones
    Date & Time: Wednesday, September 25, 6:00 PM – 10:30 PM
    Location: 700 Bryden Road
    Description: Industry expert James Jones leads this in-depth class on construction estimating, offering practical tips and strategies for success.

Virtual Legal Consultations:

In addition to these classes, OBDC, in partnership with Small Business Legal Aid (SBLA), will be offering virtual one-on-one legal consultations throughout September. Business owners can receive personalized legal advice on a variety of topics, from LLC formation to compliance with new regulations.

How to Register:

To register for any of these classes visit OHBDC.org. Registration for virtual legal consultations is available at OHBDC.eventbrite.com. Spaces are limited, so early registration is encouraged.

OBDC Partners with Small Business Legal Aid to Offer Virtual Business Law Clinics in September

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The Ohio Business Development Center (OBDC) is excited to announce a partnership with Small Business Legal Aid (SBLA) to offer a series of Virtual Business Law Clinics throughout September. These clinics are designed to provide crucial legal support to small business owners, helping them navigate the complex legal landscape with confidence.

Event Details:

  • SBLA Virtual Business Law Clinics
    Dates:
    • September 7, 2024, at 10:00 AM
    • September 12, 2024, at 6:00 PM
    • September 21, 2024, at 10:00 AM
      Consultations: One-on-One on Any Legal Topic

Description:
The SBLA Virtual Business Law Clinic offers small business owners a unique opportunity to receive personalized legal advice from Attorney Moses, a seasoned lawyer with over 30 years of experience. These one-on-one sessions are tailored to address a wide range of legal issues, including LLC formation, contract review, compliance with the Corporate Transparency Act, and more.

“As the business environment continues to evolve, it’s more important than ever for small businesses to have access to expert legal guidance,” said Ronda Watson Barber, CEO and Founder of OBDC. “Our partnership with SBLA ensures that business owners can receive the support they need to thrive in today’s competitive landscape.”

Each session will be conducted virtually via Zoom, providing a convenient and accessible way for business owners to connect with legal professionals, no matter their location. Registration appointments will open soon at OHBDC.eventbrite.com, and spaces are expected to fill up quickly.

Don’t miss this invaluable opportunity to secure the legal foundation your business needs. For more information and to reserve your spot, visit OHBDC.eventbrite.com.

About OBDC:
The Ohio Business Development Center (OBDC) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting small businesses through education, resources, and advocacy. OBDC offers a range of programs designed to help entrepreneurs succeed in today’s marketplace.

About SBLA:
Small Business Legal Aid (SBLA) provides affordable and accessible legal services to small business owners. SBLA is committed to empowering entrepreneurs by offering expert legal advice tailored to the unique needs of small businesses.

📅 Upcoming OBDC Classes & Events: Week of August 19, 2024!

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Ohio Business Development Center (OBDC) is excited to bring you another week filled with valuable classes and events designed to support your business growth. Here’s what’s happening the week of August 19:

🔹 Women in the Construction Industry, hosted by Gilbane Construction
Date: Thursday, August 22
Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Location: In-Person
Details: Join us for an inspiring event where women in construction can connect, share resources, and learn about opportunities to get involved with Gilbane Construction projects.
🔗 Register Here: OHBDC.org

🔹 SBLA – Intellectual Property Protection
Date: Thursday, August 22
Time: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Location: Online, Zoom
Details: Protect your business by learning how to safeguard your brand, logo, and other intellectual property in this essential session.
🔗 Register Here: OHBDC.org

🔹 SBLA Coffee & Counsel – Building Business Credit: The Legal Perspective
Date: Saturday, August 24
Time: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Location: Online, Zoom
Details: Start your weekend with a cup of coffee and expert advice on building and managing your business credit from a legal perspective.
🔗 Register Here: OHBDC.org

Don’t miss out on these opportunities to learn, network, and grow your business! All events are FREE for Summer Training Members.

Register today at OHBDC.org and secure your spot.

The August 17 OhioMBE Bid Board is Now Online!

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The August 17 edition of the OhioMBE Bid Board is now available online! This issue is packed with valuable opportunities and insights that can help propel your business to the next level.

What’s Inside:

  • Contracting Opportunities: Explore the latest bid notices from Akron Metropolitan Housing Authority (AMHA), Columbus Airports, Gilbane Building Company, Kokosing Industrial, and Franklin County. Whether you’re in construction, professional services, or supplies, there are projects for you.
  • Upcoming Events: Stay informed about upcoming workshops, seminars, and networking events that can help you grow your business and expand your network.
  • Business Spotlight: This edition’s Spotlight is on The Teltron Group. Discover their story and how they are making a significant impact in the industry.

Why You Should Read This Issue:

The OhioMBE Bid Board is your go-to resource for finding contracting opportunities, staying updated on industry events, and getting inspired by successful businesses in our community.

Read the Latest Issue: Read the August 17 OhioMBE Bid Board

Get Your Free Subscription: Ensure you never miss an update by subscribing for free at OhioMBE.com.

Please share this resource with another business owner who could benefit from these opportunities and insights.

Thank you for your continued support as we work together to empower Ohio’s small and minority businesses.

Best regards,

Ronda Watson Barber
Publisher, OhioMBE

🚨 Reminder: OBDC’s Certification 101 Starts at 10 AM Today! 🚨

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OBDC’s Certification 101 Starts at 10 AM Today!

Don’t miss out! Our Certification 101 class, hosted by OBDC, is happening this morning at 10 AM. Get ready to learn how certification can elevate your business.

🕰️ Time: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
🌐 Location: Online, Zoom
🔗 If you haven’t registered yet, there’s still time! https://www.ohbdc.org

See you soon for this valuable session with OBDC! 🌟

#Certification101 #BusinessGrowth #OBDC #FreeClass #Entrepreneurship #BlackBusinessMonth #Reminder

Kokosing Industrial issues bid notice for Southerly Wastewater Treatment Plant S-97 Organics Receiving and Bioenergy Facility

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“Attention City of Columbus/OEPA MBE and WBE entities”

Kokosing Industrial, Inc. is preparing bids for the Southerly Wastewater Treatment Plant S-97 Organics Receiving and Bioenergy Facility project in Columbus, Ohio which bids September 25, 2024.  The project general, consists of two (2), three (3) million gallon digesters, a new digester control building, relocation of the waste gas burner complex, replacing six 85-foot floating digester covers with fixed concrete covers, new waste gas burners and a vapor combustion unit, new northwest switching station and associated electrical gear, 6-megawatt CHP facility with gas conditioning, 60,000 gallons per day fats, oil, and grease (FOG) and organic waste receiving facility, relocation of the 108” plant bypass, and other such work within the Southerly Wastewater Treatment Plant.  

We are seeking quotes for any portion of the project listed that you are qualified to perform or provide supplies including the following: Hourly trucking, dump sites, site clearing, excavation / backfill, dewatering, excavation shoring, auger cast piles, soil anchors, geotechnical instrumentation, asphalt paving, pavement markings, fencing, seeding and restoration, retaining walls, masonry, rough carpentry, finish carpentry, roofing, waterproofing, damp-proofing, building insulation, fire stopping, sealants and caulking, doors and frames, overhead doors, windows, finish hardware, dampers and louvers, acoustical ceilings, ceilings and wall systems, resinous flooring, painting and specialty coatings, signage, truck canopy, cranes and hoists, cast-in-place concrete, rebar, architectural precast concrete, hollow core slabs, grouting, concrete paving, sidewalk curbs and gutters, exposed piping, ductile iron piping, stainless steel piping, thermoplastic piping, piping supports, valves, heat tracing, piping insulation, demolition, asbestos abatement, concrete sawing, core drilling, utility locating, FRP pipe, concrete pipe, hot tapping, line stopping, bypass pumping, HDPE pipe, buried piping, manholes and drainage structures, fire suppression, plumbing, HVAC, hydronic systems, steam condensate systems, electrical, uninterruptable power supply’s, fire alarm system, natural gas system, process control systems, instrumentation and controls, process equipment, starting and adjusting equipment, equipment commissioning, post-tensioned concrete tanks, FRP odor treatment equipment, fabricated tanks, process boilers and heat exchanger equipment, process gas and liquid handling equipment, pollution and waste control equipment, water and wastewater equipment, electrical power generation,  FRP grating, structural steel, misc. metals, steel joists, aluminum handrails, grating, floor covers, castings, photographic documentation, testing and inspection services. 

Bidding documents can be examined online by emailing Josh Irvin at jirvin@kokosing.biz for the link.  

Special attention is drawn to the following requirements:

  • Prevailing / Davis Bacon Wage Rates Apply

  • American Iron and Steel (AIS) Requirements Apply
  • City of Columbus Goal: MBE/WBE 8%, (certified by Office of Diversity and Inclusion)
  • U.S. EPA Goal: 1.3% MBE, 1.0% WBE (State of Ohio DBE or EDGE certified)

The City of Columbus (Owner) is pursuing Investment Tax Credits (ITC) through The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) signed into federal law on August 16, 2022.  The IRA amended existing, and created new, clean energy tax credit programs under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986.  The Owner plans to maximize the value of the ITC the Project will generate and intends to receive a 50% ITC.  SPECIAL ATTENTION IS DIRECTED TOWARD SP-26: SECTION 00 90 00, IRA REQUIREMENTS within the bidding documents.  Section 00 90 00, IRA Requirements describes the strict procedures and requirements the contractor, subcontractors, and suppliers must comply with to ensure Owner is and remains eligible for the tax credits. These requirements include: 

  • On-Site Beginning of Construction Requirements
  • Prevailing Wage Requirements
  • Apprenticeship Requirements
  • Domestic Content Requirements
  • Continuity Requirements during construction

Please submit your quote to Zach Keller by 5:00pm September 23rd, 2024.  e-mail zak@kokosing.biz or Fax 614-212-5711. 

“Kokosing Industrial is an equal opportunity employer.”

 

📅 Join OBDC on August 17 for Certification 101! 📅

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Looking to get your business certified? Don’t miss our Certification 101 class this Saturday, August 17, hosted by the Ohio Business Development Center (OBDC)! Discover the benefits of certification and learn how to navigate the process to boost your business.

🕰️ Time: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
🌐 Location: Online, Zoom
🔗 Register here: https://www.ohbdc.org

This class is FREE for Summer Training Members! Secure your spot today and take the next step in growing your business. 🌟

#Certification101 #BusinessGrowth #OBDC #FreeClass #Entrepreneurship #BlackBusinessMonth #RegisterToday

CRAA issues bid notice for Repair of Large Hangar Doors at Rickenbacker International Airport

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🚨 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS 🚨

The Columbus Regional Airport Authority is seeking bids for the Repair of Large Hangar Doors, Project #24058 at Rickenbacker International Airport.

We value diversity and inclusion and recognize the vital role small and minority-owned firms play in Central Ohio’s economy. 🌟

🔗 Access bid opportunities and results: www.columbusairports.diversitycompliance.com

📧 For questions about our Diversity Programs, email: BusinessDiversity@ColumbusAirports.com

#ColumbusAirports #DiversityAndInclusion #BidOpportunities #SmallBusiness #MinorityBusiness

Women in Construction Event Hosted by Gilbane Construction

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Ohio Business Development Center (OBDC) is thrilled to announce an empowering event dedicated to women in the construction industry. Join us on August 22, 2024, for an inspiring session hosted by Gilbane Construction.

Event Details:

  • Date: August 22, 2024
  • Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
  • Location: In-Person (Details to be provided upon registration)

This event offers a fantastic opportunity to network with industry leaders, share resources, and gain insights on how to get involved with Gilbane projects. Whether you’re currently in the field or looking to enter the construction industry, this event will provide valuable connections and information to support your career growth.

Highlights of the Event:

  • Networking: Connect with influential figures and peers in the construction sector.
  • Resource Sharing: Exchange valuable resources and insights to enhance your career.
  • Project Participation: Learn how to get involved with Gilbane Construction projects and opportunities.

Why Attend?

This event is designed to foster meaningful connections and provide actionable information that can help women excel in the construction industry. It’s a great chance to expand your network, discover new opportunities, and gain inspiration from successful professionals.

Registration:

Don’t miss this valuable opportunity! Click the link below to register and secure your spot:

🔗 Register Here

We look forward to seeing you and celebrating the achievements and potential of women in construction!

Important Notice: Postponement of OBDC Black Business Month Networking Session

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Dear Community,

We regret to inform you that the OBDC Black Business Month Networking session originally scheduled for August 8 has been postponed due to illness.

We understand the importance of this event for our community and apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. We are working diligently to reschedule the session and will provide updates with the new date as soon as possible.

Thank you for your understanding and continued support.

Sincerely, Ronda Watson Barber
Ohio Business Development Center (OBDC)
www.ohbdc.org
#BlackBusinessMonth #Networking #CommunitySupport

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