The March 3 OhioMBE Bid Board is live

• Franklin County – Process Server Services
  Bid Date: April 25, 2026 • View bid notice
• CMHA – Unit Restoration 1103 E. 12th Avenue (Rosewind)
  Bid Date: March 31, 2026 • View bid notice

Find and share business, cultural, and community events across Ohio. Visit OhioDiversityNetworks.com for event details and to submit your event.

• SheTrades Collective 2026 Conference & Mixer FREE
  🗓️ March 4 • 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM
  📍 Columbus Zoo & Aquarium, 4850 W Powell Road, Powell, Ohio
  Join the SheTrades Collective 2026 Conference & Mixer for fun, networking, and empowering connections in person!
• ⭐ Featured: LEVEL UP – Building Her Path, Strengthening Our Industry FREE
  🗓️ March 4 • 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
  📍 Brick Studio, 1640 Oak Street, Columbus, Ohio
  Powered by Ascension Construction Solutions — celebrating women & allies in construction, engineering & architecture for Women in Construction Week.
• Pathways to Kindergarten Success FREE
  🗓️ March 5 • 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM
  📍 Franklin Park Conservatory & Botanical Garden, 1777 East Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio
• Small Business Orientation FREE
  🗓️ March 5 • 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
  Have you ever considered starting a business? This seminar covers resources, legal issues, planning, and next steps.
• Maternal Mental Health Summit FREE
  🗓️ March 7 • 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  📍 Nationwide Children’s Hospital, 575 S 18th Street, Columbus, Ohio
• ⭐ Featured: ODOT DBE Personal Narrative Workshop (Online)
  🗓️ March 10 • 1:00 PM • Online
  A focused workshop on DBE certification changes and preparing your Personal Narrative.
• SBA Cleveland – Reboot North Canton Armory (In-Person) FREE
  🗓️ March 11 • 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  📍 5990 West Airport Dr., North Canton, OH 44720
• Fashion with Compassion 2026
  🗓️ March 14 • 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM
  📍 DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, 50 North 2nd Street, Newark, Ohio
  Tickets: $60 – $525

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• BWC Board considers 1% rate cut
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• Small Regional Business Enterprise (SRBE) Certification Now Open
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• Hamilton County Commissioner Alicia Reece Releases 2025 “Report to the People”
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For rates and deadlines, email rbarber@ohiombe.com.