The March 9 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.

• Ready To Launch – SBDC at Lorain FREE
  📅 March 9 • 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
  📍 Online / Zoom
  “Ready to Launch” walks entrepreneurs through essential steps to start and structure a new business.
• ⭐ Featured: ODOT DBE Personal Narrative Workshop
  📅 March 10 • 1:00 PM • Online
  This workshop helps businesses understand new DBE certification requirements and how to prepare the required Personal Narrative.
• SBA Cleveland – Reboot North Canton Armory FREE
  📅 March 11 • 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  📍 5990 West Airport Dr., North Canton, Ohio
• Introduction to Selling to the Federal Government – SBA FREE
  📅 March 13 • 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
  📍 Online / Zoom
• Fashion with Compassion 2026
  📅 March 14 • 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM
  📍 DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel – Newark, Ohio
  Tickets: $60 – $525

As part of Mo’ Money March, the Ohio Business Development Center (OBDC) is hosting two important conversations focused on helping small businesses understand financing options and build stronger financial relationships.

Both sessions are free to attend. Register at: OHBDC.org

Smoot Construction and Setterlin Construction to Attend March OhioMBE Procurement Fair

Two leading construction firms, Smoot Construction and Setterlin Construction, will be participating in the March OhioMBE Procurement Fair, providing small businesses with the opportunity to connect directly with representatives from these respected companies.

The OhioMBE Procurement Fair creates meaningful connections between small businesses and corporations, government agencies, and major organizations seeking vendors, contractors, and service providers.

For more information visit: OhioMBEProcurementFairs.com
To register: Register Here

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Promote your business, event, or service in the OhioMBE Bid Board Classifieds.

For rates and deadlines email rbarber@ohiombe.com