A publication of The 912 Group
🖋️ Ronda Watson Barber, Publisher
🔨 Featured Contracting Opportunities
- Design-Build (HVAC Improvements) Roof Replacement – Due Nov. 6
- City of West Carrollton WTP – Due Nov. 6
- Fire Alarm Upgrades Package II Rebid – Due Nov. 7
- Roof Repair at Linden HS – Due Nov. 14
- Linen & Laundry Services – Due Nov. 19
- Landscape Services – Due Nov. 20
Find more opportunities each week at OhioMBE.com
🗓️ Upcoming Events: November 1–14, 2025
📘 Be A Baller Network Presents: Book Launch & Community Conversation
📅 Thu., Nov. 6 | 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
📍 East High School, 1500 E. Broad St., Columbus
Celebrate the release of Living The Legacy by Tim Brown, former BAB Podcast guest.
🏆 How to Submit a Winning 2026 NSBW Submission
📅 Wed., Nov. 12 | 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM (Online)
Learn SBA tips for writing a standout nomination for National Small Business Week.
🏭 SBA Resources for Ohio Manufacturers
📅 Thu., Nov. 13 | 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM (Online)
Discover SBA tools and growth resources for small manufacturers.
💼 Introduction to Selling to the Federal Government
📅 Fri., Nov. 14 | 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM (Online)
Learn how to do business with the U.S. government through prime and subcontracting opportunities.
📥 See more events at OhioMBE.com
📢 Submit your event free at OhioDiversityNetworks.com
🎥 OhioMBE Awards Highlight Video Is Here!
The 2025 OhioMBE Awards was an unforgettable celebration of excellence, connection, and community! 💛
Held at Huntington Park, this year’s luncheon brought together small business owners, corporate leaders, and advocates from across Ohio to honor the achievements of outstanding minority- and female-owned businesses.
🎥 Watch the highlight video: https://youtu.be/YiPpqaXChNE
🏆 2025 Honorees
Top MBE – Natural Green Cleaning Services • To Go For Your Soul
Top FBE – Exclusively BA • Melanated PR Plug • Makeup by Ahshia
Best Nonprofit – Autism Society of Ohio • Help for Homelessness and Beyond
Publisher’s Award – Fortuna Bank
Frank W. Watson Advocacy Award – Felix Garcia, Columbus Zoo & Aquarium
Legends Award – Smoot Construction
Keynote Speaker – Jeanna Hondel, Ascension Construction Solutions
💜 Thank You to Our Sponsors
Presenting: Franklin County Board of Commissioners
Advocate: City of Upper Arlington • Wright-Patt Credit Union
Supporter: Columbus Zoo & Aquarium • Elford Construction • Ascension Construction Solutions • Gilbane • Hensel Phelps • Kokosing • Natural Green Cleaning Services • Smoot Construction • FCBank
📸 View the photo gallery: ohiombeawards.com/photo-gallery
🌐 Learn more: OhioMBEAwards.com
🏗️ OBDC Online Learning Hub – November Classes
Learn. Build. Grow.
🏗️ Certification 101
🗓 Tue, Nov. 11 | 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM • Thu, Nov. 13 | 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM (Online)
💼 Winning Strategies for Subcontractor Bidding & Pre-Award Interviews
🗓 Wed, Nov. 12 | 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM (Online)
Instructor: Daniel Odion, P.E., PMP
📋 Developing Contract Scope for Effective Project & Program Delivery
🗓 Wed, Nov. 19 | 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM (Online)
Instructor: Daniel Odion, P.E., PMP
🎟 Register at buytickets.at/OBDC
More at OHBDC.org
💬 Empowering small businesses with Cash, Contracts & Connections.
📰 Must-Reads on OhioMBE.com
- Columbus City Schools Board Candidates Respond on Transparency & LEDE
- Taxation Without Participation
- Is Columbus City Schools Really Committed to Black Vendors?
- Where’s the Outreach?
- Capital Improvement Dollars — Who’s Really Winning?
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