By Ronda Watson Barber
Publisher
We are celebrating a new year of publishing! As the publisher, I am excited to continue to advocate, promote and inform the Buckeye state’s small business community. Our goal is to help foster a business environment for Black-owned, female and disadvantaged companies to develop, grow and thrive.
A wise man once told me that there needs to be someone who’s sole task every day is to incorporate minority businesses into Ohio’s government and corporate business models. OhioMBE will accept the challenge. In 2020, our primary focus will be on asking a few questions, “how does this impact Black-owned business” and “are Black businesses infused in this project.”
We believe in the 1st Amendment. We believe that news and information can economically empower our communities. We believe in small businesses and the contributions they make to our society.
We need your support to do what we do. The cost of a cup of coffee with help us to continue our campaign to advocate, inform and promote Ohio’s small businesses. Please consider purchasing an ad in our business directory or attend an upcoming OhioMBE Procurement Fair. We offer a $1.99 monthly membership program. There are a few perks into investing $24 into our business. Last year, members were invited to attend the 2019 OhioMBE Awards and insert a capability statement in the Capability Book at no charge.
In 2020, we need your support to keep producing quality information Every reader contribution, whatever the amount, makes a BIG difference. Thanks for the consideration!
Just my thoughts…rwb
