The March 16 OhioMBE Bid Board is LIVE!

OhioMBE Bid Board

Ohio’s Weekly Source for Contracts, Capital & Connections

🔨 NEW ISSUE • March 16, 2026

A publication of The 912 Group • Publisher: Ronda Watson Barber

Bid Opportunities

Franklin County – Process Server Services
Bid Date: April 25, 2026
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CMHA – Unit Restoration 1103 E. 12th Avenue (Rosewind)
Bid Date: March 31, 2026
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OhioDiversityNetworks.com – Upcoming Events

Find and share business, cultural, and community events across Ohio. Visit OhioDiversityNetworks.com

Business Basics Part 2 – Akron SBDC (FREE)
March 18 • 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Bounce Innovation Hub – Akron

Your Money Story: Startup Finance Basics – SBDC at Lorain (FREE)
March 19 • 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Lorain Learning Center

Bookkeeping Basics for Entrepreneurs (FREE)
March 19 • 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Online / Zoom

⭐ Featured: OhioMBE Procurement Fair
March 24 • 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Eldorado Scioto Downs – Columbus

Basic Overview of SBA Programs & Services (FREE)
March 25 • 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

OBDC Mo’ Money March

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.

Building Wealth & Accessing Capital
March 25 • 11:30 AM
Jeffery Washington – Wright-Patt Credit Union

State of Ohio Loan Programs for Certified Businesses
March 26 • 11:30 AM
Shaundretta Boykins – State of Ohio

Register at OHBDC.org

OhioMBE Procurement Fairs

Few Spots Remain – March OhioMBE Procurement Fair

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

Participating Organizations

• Smoot Construction
• Setterlin Construction
• Marker Construction
• Ascension Construction Solutions
• COTA
• CMHA
• Southwest City Schools
• Columbus Zoo
• Elford Construction
• Eldorado Scioto Downs (Host Organization)

Learn more at OhioMBEProcurementFairs.com

Business News

OBDC Launches Business Compliance & Notary Services
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February OhioMBE Procurement Fair Delivers Powerful Connections
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City of Columbus Seeks Public Input on Building Performance Standard Policy
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Columbus Zoo Highlights Commitment to Community Contracting
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Publisher’s Notes

When the Community Pays but Can’t Participate
Read the full column

A 25-Year Program Doesn’t Need Rebuilding. It Needs Leadership
Read the full column

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