OhioMBE Bid Board
Ohio’s Weekly Source for Contracts, Capital & Connections
🔨 NEW ISSUE • April 14, 2026
A publication of The 912 Group • Publisher: Ronda Watson Barber
Connecting small businesses to cash, contracts, and connections across Ohio. Review bid notices at OhioMBE.com .
🔨 Bid Opportunities
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NEW: CMHA Unit Restoration Project
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Bid Date: May 12, 2026
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📰 Publisher’s Notes
Ask Better Questions Before You Cast Your Vote
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$80.9 Million in Contracts—Where Was the Outreach?
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Where Is the $80.9 Million Going?
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When the Community Pays but Can’t Participate
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A 25-Year Program Doesn’t Need Rebuilding. It Needs Leadership
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