OhioMBE Weekly
Ohio’s Source for Contracts, Capital & Connections
Vol. 1 • Issue 1
🔨 NEW ISSUE • May 27, 2026
A publication of The 912 Group • Publisher: Ronda Watson Barber
Welcome to The OhioMBE Weekly — Ohio’s source for contracts, capital, connections, advocacy, and business news. Visit OhioMBE.com to read current and archived issues.
Inside This Week’s Issue
🔨 New CMHA contracting opportunities
🗓️ Upcoming OhioDiversityNetworks.com events
📰 Publisher’s Note: Griffin Field questions continue
🏗️ OBDC Construction Growth Series launches June 10
💜 Funding HER Future brunch is June 4
📢 Sponsorship and classified advertising opportunities
🔨 New Contracting Opportunities
View All Contracting Opportunities
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NEW: CMHA Meadows RAD Renovations
Bid Opening: Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Time: 1:30 PM
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NEW: CMHA Unit Turn & Readiness Services Contract
Proposal Deadline: Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 11:00 AM
Pre-Bid Conference: Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at 10:00 AM
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NEW: CMHA Seeking OnSpring Consultant Support & Service Provider Proposals
Proposal Deadline: Friday, June 1, 2026 at 11:00 AM
Pre-Proposal Conference: Monday, June 12, 2026 at 2:00 PM via Zoom
Read Full Notice
🗓️ OhioDiversityNetworks.com – Upcoming Events
May 23 – Sept. 19
Makerspace Central’s Superstars of STEAM™
A hands-on STEAM experience for K-12 students and families.
May 29 • 10 AM – Noon
Ohio Rural Small Business Initiative: Tiffin
Resources, capital access, and business support for rural entrepreneurs. Free
June 3 • 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Kingdom Image Arts | The Future of Art Is Female
A creative Lunch & Learn focused on art, entrepreneurship, and the future. $35
June 4 • 10 AM – Noon
Construction Fundamentals & Home Inspection 101
Free CE session for real estate professionals in Grove City. Free
FEATURED • June 4 • 11 AM – 1:30 PM
Funding HER Future: Access to Capital for Women-Owned Businesses
Connect with banks, lenders, and funding partners ready to support women entrepreneurs.
June 8 – Aug. 13
Just READ 614!
Summer reading program at Trinity Baptist Church.
📰 Publisher’s Notes
CCS Finally Responded on Griffin Field — But One Statement Raises Bigger Questions
Columbus City Schools finally responded to questions about Griffin Field and athletic facility improvements. One response stands out: the district says the criteria used to prioritize athletic facility improvements is “still being finalized and refined” — even as projects and spending move forward.
Read the Full Publisher’s Note
💼 Ohio Business Development Center (OBDC)
🏗️ OBDC Construction Growth Series
Build Your Business. Protect Your Profit.
OBDC is launching a new online training series to help contractors and small business owners strengthen the business side of construction.
Starts June 10
Every Wednesday at Noon
Online Sessions
Upcoming Sessions Include:
• Reading Construction Contracts Like a Pro
• Estimating Mistakes That Kill Profit
• Project Management for Small Contractors
• From Side Hustle to Real Business
• Pricing for Profit
Pricing:
$39 per session for non-members
OBDC Members attend FREE
Replay access available
💜 Funding HER Future
A brunch experience for women entrepreneurs focused on access to capital, business growth, and meaningful connections.
June 4, 2026
11:00 AM – 1:30 PM
Quest Conference Center
Featuring Keynote Speaker Tia Johnson
Founder of Fresh Environmental Services & Compost Clubhouse
Funding Partners Include:
• SBA
• Wright-Patt Credit Union
• Adelphi Bank
• JP Morgan Chase
• State of Ohio Resource Partners
OWCC Members: Limited display tables are available. Only 6 tables available. Members only pay for the cost of their meal. Email jc@ohbdc.org to reserve your table.
Access. Relationships. Opportunity.
💼 OBDC Membership – Just $25/Year
Members receive access to training, mentoring, certification assistance, business support services, and online resources.
OBDC Services Include:
• Business Mentoring & Coaching
• Certification Assistance
• Construction Training
• Procurement & Contracting Support
• Access to Capital Resources
• Networking & Matchmaking Events
• Online Training & Replay Library
• OWCC Women Business Programming
📸 Give Back Snaps
A nonprofit photo booth experience supporting small business programming and community events.
🎓 OBDC Construction Academy Replay Library
On-demand construction training covering estimating, project management, compliance, and more. Members receive free access.
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