Dec. 8 OhioMBE Bid Board is live

OhioMBE Bid Board Preview

December 8, 2025

A publication of The 912 Group

Ronda Watson Barber, Publisher

Connecting small and minority businesses to cash, contracts, and connections across Ohio. Review bid notices at OhioMBE.com.

Bid Opportunities

Columbus City Schools – Asphalt Repair & Replacements at Multiple Sites
Due: December 15, 2025
https://ohiombe.com/archives/25909

Franklin County – Home Delivered Meals for Seniors
Due: January 9, 2026
https://ohiombe.com/archives/25906

Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority – Canals Edge Renovations
Due: December 18, 2025
https://ohiombe.com/archives/25855

Public Notice

Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority (CMHA) – 2026 Agency Plans Release
CMHA has released a significant amendment to its 2026 Annual Plan, available at www.cmhanet.com.
A public hearing is scheduled for January 23, 2025. For information on how to attend, please contact Anitra Lomax at alomax@cmhanet.com or 614-421-6410.

Upcoming Events

End-of-Year Tax Prep for Small Businesses
🗓️ Dec 10, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Online – Free event by Wanda Curry.
OHBDC.org

Strategic HR Planning
🗓️ Dec 10, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
📍 Online – OBDC Construction Academy.

Understanding ODOT’s New DBE Certification Rules
🗓️ Dec 16, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Online – Register at OHBDC.org

OhioMBE Procurement Fair

You’re invited to the December 18 OhioMBE Procurement Fair, hosted by Franklin County at the beautiful COED Facility on Main Street in Columbus. The event runs from 11 AM to 2 PM.

This Fair is open to all small businesses, and it’s a great opportunity to make new contracting connections before the year wraps up. While several participating organizations are construction companies, the event is not construction-specific — all industries are welcome.

Participating Organizations:

Gilbane
Elford Construction
Ruscilli Construction
Prometrics Construction
Upper Arlington City Schools
Ohio Department of Natural Resources
Franklin County Purchasing
Columbus Zoo & Aquarium

Matchmaking Appointments: Registered small businesses receive 15‑minute appointments to introduce their product or service to participating agencies.

Franklin County Small Business Resource Hub: Featuring vendors, B2B partners, and resource providers. Free and open to the public — no registration required.

Registration Required for the Procurement Fair:
👉 https://buytickets.at/the912group

We hope to see you there!

OBDC Construction Academy Library

The OBDC Construction Academy video library is now open! Watch recorded sessions on demand.

Topics Include:

Subcontractor Bidding
Coordinating Subcontractors
Change Orders
Cleaning & Quality Control
Prevailing Wage
Hauling & Logistics

Free for members. Small fee for public. Watch at OHBDC.org.

Publisher’s Notes

Why the LEDE Program Should Matter to the CCS Board
Read the full column

How the Angela Chapman Administration Broke a 20+ Year Supplier Diversity Program
Read the full column

Support OBDC

Giving Tuesday may be over — but you can still support the Ohio Business Development Center.

The Ohio Business Development Center has spent years helping entrepreneurs secure contracts, get certified, access financing, and build stronger businesses across Ohio.

If OBDC has supported your journey in any way — through a referral, a class, advocacy, a connection, or hands‑on assistance — we invite you to give back.

Your contribution helps us continue providing: