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Are you a contractor specializing in Concrete, Structural Steel, Electrical, HVAC, Plumbing, Deep Foundations, or Excavation?

Gilbane | Smoot JV is inviting contractors, subcontractors, and diverse-owned businesses to attend an upcoming outreach event focused on construction opportunities associated with the City of Columbus Municipal Court Building Project.

Attendees will learn about upcoming bid packages, meet members of the project team, and network with City representatives and industry partners.

Upcoming Opportunities

• Concrete Foundations
• Structural Steel (Design-Assist)
• Elevators
• Plumbing/HVAC (Design-Assist)
• Electrical (Design-Assist)
• Mass Excavation and Shoring Systems
• Deep Foundations

Outreach Event Details

Date: Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Time: 2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Location: Gilbane Columbus
455 W. Broad Street, Suite 600
Columbus, OH 43215

Agenda

Project Presentation | 2:30 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.
Learn more about the Municipal Court Building Project, upcoming contracting opportunities, and how to engage with the project team.

Networking Session | 3:15 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Connect with the project team, City representatives, and industry partners to build relationships and explore opportunities.

Registration

Register online at:
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/acF1CrawEf

If your trade is not listed above, stay tuned for additional project opportunities as the project progresses.

Come build relationships, gain insight into the project, and position your company for future opportunities.

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The Akron Metropolitan Housing Authority (AMHA) will receive sealed bids for the following project:

Concrete Replacement and Related Work – Front Entrance Lots

Honey Locust Apartments
3299 Prange Drive
Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio 44223

Bid Opening

Date: Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Time: 2:00 p.m. (local time)

Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud.

Plans and Specifications

Plans and specifications may be purchased from:

SE Blueprint
520 South Main Street, Suite 2411
Akron, Ohio 44311

Bid documents may also be downloaded from the Akron Metropolitan Housing Authority Agency Marketplace at:

www.akronhousing.org

Questions

Questions regarding this project should be directed to:

Michele Kindler
Assistant Contracting Officer
Phone: 330-376-7797

ADA Assistance

Persons with disabilities requiring assistance should contact the AMHA ADA Coordinator at 330-762-9631 or Ohio Relay at 800-750-0750 at least seven (7) days prior to the bid opening.

Akron Metropolitan Housing Authority
Herman Hill, Executive Director

In just a few days, women business owners from across Ohio will gather for the Funding HER Future Brunch Experience hosted by the Ohio Women’s Chamber of Commerce.

This isn’t just another networking event.

It’s an opportunity to connect with lenders, funding partners, resource organizations, and fellow entrepreneurs who can help move your business forward.

Featured participants include:
✔ SBA
✔ State of Ohio Programs
✔ JPChase
✔ Adelphi Bank
✔ Wright-Patt Credit Union

Special Guest & Panel Moderator:
💰 Shaundretta Boykins, The Financial Guru
Learn about State of Ohio loan programs and hear from experts during our panel discussion:
Breaking Financial Barriers: How to Get the Financing You Need for Your Business

Keynote Speaker:
🎤 Tia Johnson
Sharing her inspiring story of resilience, entrepreneurship, and business growth.

👭 Bring Your Business Bestie!
Two women business owners can attend for just $50 with our Bring a Friend Ticket.

📅 Thursday, June 4, 2026
🕚 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM
📍 Quest Conference Center

⚠️ Opportunities happen when you show up.

YOU NEED TO BE IN THIS ROOM.

Register today at WomenInOhio.com

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🚨 The NEW issue of The OhioMBE Weekly is now live!

Inside this week’s issue:
🔨 New CMHA contracting opportunities
🏗️ OBDC Construction Growth Series
💜 Funding HER Future
📰 Publisher’s Notes
🗓️ Upcoming events across Ohio
📢 Advertising & sponsorship opportunities

We’re proud to launch Volume 1 • Issue 1 of Ohio’s digital source for Contracts, Capital & Connections.

Read the latest issue now at:
https://OhioMBE.com

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The Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority (CMHA) is now accepting bids from qualified contractors for the:

🔨 CMHA Meadows RAD Renovations
📍 4855 Pintail Creek Dr.
Columbus, Ohio

📅 Bid Opening:
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
⏰ 1:30 PM

Bids will be publicly opened virtually via Zoom or in-person at:
📍 CMHA – Conference Room 1B
880 E. 11th Avenue
Columbus, Ohio

📧 Contractors planning to attend virtually must contact:
William Wilson
wwilson@cmhanet.com
at least 12 hours before the bid opening to obtain the Zoom link.

📦 Bid Delivery Information:
Bids for virtual attendees must be mailed or dropped off before 1:30 PM on July 1, 2026, and properly time stamped.

📅 Pre-Bid Meeting:
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
⏰ 1:30 PM
📍 4855 Pintail Creek Dr.
Columbus, Ohio

📄 Contract Documents:
View online at:
https://cmhanet.com/Business/ConstructionContracts

Documents may also be obtained from:
DC Alpha Graphics
1254 Courtland Avenue
Columbus, Ohio 43201
📞 614-297-1200
🌐 www.dcplanroom.com

A refundable $50 company check or money order payable to CMHA is required for printed bid documents.

⚠️ Important Requirements:
• Davis-Bacon Labor Standards apply
• HUD Section 3 requirements apply
• 5% Bid Bond required
• CMHA encourages participation from Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) and Section 3 businesses

🎯 Participation Goals:
• 20% Minority Business Enterprise Goal
• 10% Section 3 Goal

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🚨 CONTRACTING OPPORTUNITY ALERT 🚨

The Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority (CMHA) is now accepting bids for:

🔨 IFB 2026-017 – Unit Turn and Readiness Services

CMHA is seeking qualified contractors and service providers to submit bids for Unit Turn and Readiness Services.

📅 Proposal Deadline:
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
⏰ 11:00 a.m.

📍 Pre-Bid Conference:
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
⏰ 10:00 a.m.
📌 Beginning at:
1400 Brooks Avenue
Columbus, Ohio 43211

Businesses interested in submitting a bid may obtain a copy of the IFB by visiting:
https://www.cmhanet.com

You may also contact the CMHA Purchasing Department:
📍 880 E. 11th Avenue
Columbus, Ohio 43211
📞 614-421-4433

Office Hours:
Monday – Friday
8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Contractors providing maintenance, renovation, cleaning, repair, and readiness services are encouraged to review this opportunity.

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Build Your Business. Protect Your Profit.

The Ohio Business Development Center is launching a new online training series designed to help contractors and small business owners strengthen the business side of construction.

The OBDC Construction Growth Series features practical, real-world sessions focused on contracts, estimating, project management, pricing, and business growth.

If you’re tired of losing money on projects, underpricing your work, dealing with job site chaos, or trying to grow without systems — this series is for you.

🗓️ Sessions Meet Every Wednesday at Noon

📅 Starting June 10
💻 Online Sessions

Upcoming Sessions Include:

🔨 Reading Construction Contracts Like a Pro
Learn how to identify costly contract terms, scope traps, payment clauses, and red flags before signing agreements.

💸 Estimating Mistakes That Kill Profit
Discover the estimating mistakes that cost contractors money and how to build estimates that protect profit.

🚧 Project Management for Small Contractors
Learn practical strategies for staying on schedule, managing subcontractors, and avoiding delays and penalties.

🚀 From Side Hustle to Real Business
Perfect for entrepreneurs ready to move from hustle mode to systems, structure, and growth.

💰 Pricing for Profit
Stop underpricing your work and learn how to build pricing strategies that support sustainability and growth.

🎟️ Pricing

• $39 per session for non-members
• OBDC Members attend FREE
• Replay access available

Become an OBDC member and access online classes, resources, and more.

Register and learn more here.

#ohiombe

Need funding for your business?
Then you need to understand CASH FLOW.

Join Michael Towns with Adelphi Bank for a real conversation about how lenders evaluate your business before approving funding.

Too many business owners focus only on revenue. Banks are looking deeper.

Learn:
• What lenders want to see
• Why cash flow matters more than profit
• Common mistakes that hurt approvals
• How to better position your business for funding

🗓 Tuesday, May 19, 2026
🕚 11:30 AM
💻 Online via Zoom
💲 FREE

Log in at 11:30 with this link:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/wBaXITz7ReGsOa3MbVwoYw

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The Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority (CMHA) is now accepting proposals for RFP 2026-004: OnSpring Consultant Support & Service Provider.

This opportunity is for firms interested in providing consulting support and related services for CMHA’s OnSpring platform and operational needs.

Important Dates

📅 Proposal Deadline:
Friday, June 1, 2026 at 11:00 AM

📅 Pre-Proposal Conference:
Monday, June 12, 2026 at 2:00 PM via Zoom

The Zoom Meeting ID may be obtained by visiting CMHA Procurement Opportunities or by contacting CMHA’s Purchasing Department.

Contact Information

📍 Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority
880 E. 11th Avenue
Columbus, Ohio 43211

📞 614-421-4433
🕗 Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

The Ohio Women’s Chamber of Commerce (OWCC) is proud to announce that entrepreneur and community leader Tia Johnson will serve as the featured keynote speaker for the upcoming Funding HER Future: A Brunch Experience for Women Entrepreneurs on June 4, 2026, at Quest Conference Center in Columbus, Ohio.

Tia Johnson is a trailblazing entrepreneur based in Columbus and the founder of Fresh Environmental Services and Compost Clubhouse. She is widely recognized for her work in financial empowerment, sustainability, youth mentorship, leadership, and environmental advocacy.

Through Fresh Environmental Services, Tia has created innovative, community-focused waste management solutions that promote public health, environmental responsibility, and economic opportunity. Under her leadership, the company has created jobs, improved sanitation efforts, and increased awareness about environmental issues impacting underserved communities.

She expanded her mission through Compost Clubhouse, an initiative designed to engage young people and communities in environmental stewardship and sustainability education.

Known for her authentic and dynamic speaking style, Tia inspires audiences with real conversations about entrepreneurship, leadership, financial literacy, and creating impact through business ownership. Her message encourages others to take bold steps, build relationships, and position themselves for long-term success.

Funding HER Future will bring together women entrepreneurs, lenders, financial institutions, and business resource partners for an afternoon focused on access to capital, funding strategies, and business growth opportunities.

The event will feature:

• Networking brunch
• Funding and capital access panel discussion
• One-on-one funding connections
• SBA participation
• Meetings with Wright-Patt Credit Union, Adelphi Bank, and additional funding partners
• Introduction of the OWCC Women’s Business Certification

Tickets are available now at WomeninOhio.com.