Ronda Barber Upcoming events sponsored by the Ohio Business Development Center.
May 24 – Basic Estimating. James Jones, the owner of HC Inspectors, teaches the class. All participants must be members to attend. OBDC Planroom Membership Space is limited. Register at OHBDC.eventbrite.com
The May 11 OhioMBE Bid Board is posted online at https://email.ohiombe.com/x8s3j2c6h6
Check out the new bid notices, upcoming events, and business resources. Good Reading!
New documents are posted in the OBDC Planroom. View the list here: https://bit.ly/3AvCnqB
If you wish to view the documents, please email planroom@ohbdc.org. We will email you the information.
The OBDC Construction Academy celebrated contractors and local organizations participating in Fall 2022 and Winter 2023 business training courses. The Franklin County Board of Commissioners Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion hosted a graduation ceremony. County Administrator Ken Wilson provided remarks. OBDC assisted over 40 Black and small contractors in developing better business skills. They received instruction and mentorship from local general construction companies Elford, Ascension Construction Solutions, HC Inspections, HH&M Masonry, and Smoot Construction.
Class topics included: estimating, how to read blueprints, understanding the specification book, scheduling, bonding, legal contracts, and accounting.
Local entrepreneurs Attorney Ambrose Moses, Wanda Curry-Shephard, and Nicole Simpson provide information on legal issues, accounting, and insurance.
Terri Wise, with Columbus City Schools; Marliese Ryan, Gilbane Building Company; Cathy Holloway, HH&M Masonry; and Damita Brown, National Church Residences, are advisory board members.
The next session of the OBDC Construction Academy will begin on May 24. Registration is online at OHBDC.org
CMHA issues two new bid notices https://email.ohiombe.com/g0x1m9k0v2
A new project has been posted in the OBDC Planroom. The list is located here: https://bit.ly/3AvCnqB
If you are interested in viewing the project, please email planroom@ohbdc.org, we will forward you an electronic copy.
Columbus Regional Airport Authority
Taxiway C Relocation Phase 2 Project #24044
JOHN GLENN COLUMBUS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
The Columbus Regional Airport Authority values diversity and inclusion and the impact small and minority-owned firms have on the Central Ohio economy. The Columbus Regional Airport Authority invites you to access the following link: www.columbusairports.diversitycompliance.com to register to do business with us and to view new bid opportunities and results. Email BusinessDiversity@ColumbusAirports.com for questions about the Diversity Programs at Columbus Regional Airport Authority.
Make new contracting connections at the May 17 OhioMBE Procurement Fair. Small business owners get 15-minute appointments to meet one-on-one will organizations committed to supplier diversity.
Registration is required. Tickets may be obtained at https://buytickets.at/the912group