The City of Columbus Planroom, operated by the Ohio Business Development Center is open. The free nonprofit construction planroom is holding limited hours during the coronavirus pandemic. Access to the planroom is Tuesdays and Thursdays from noon to 4:30 pm. …
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Support Black Businesses
By Ronda Watson BarberOhioMBE Publisher I have been reading with great interest corporate declarations that Black Lives Matter. Every organization that has my email address has forward their sentiments acknowledging that America hasn’t been kind, fair or just to Black…
The June 1 issue of OhioMBE
The June 1 issue features information Ohio’s assistance programs for minority-owned businesses. There is a business tip on the paycheck protection program, bid notices and a collection of small businesses. Good Reading!
Council to Hold Virtual Public Hearing on Columbus COVID-19 Small Business Response and Recovery Fund
Who:Council President Shannon G. HardinCouncilmember Emmanuel V. Remy When:Thursday, June 4, 20205pm Where:WebEx LinkPassword: 12345 or Facebook Live or 1-650-479-3207Access code: 160 960 1983 What: On Monday June 1, 2020, Council passed ordinances 1277-2020 and 1284-2020 to establish the Columbus COVID-19…
Black-Owned Business Sign
The OhioMBE and Columbus Branch of the NAACP are distributing signs Black-Owned Business signs. You can download a sign here and place in your business window. We are encouraging customers to support and protect Black-owned businesses.
Leader Sykes co-sponsors Worker Protection Act to ensure safety, security for Ohio workers amid global pandemic
COLUMBUS— Minority Leader Emilia Strong Sykes (D-Akron) today announced the introduction of the Worker Protection Act, Democratic-sponsored legislation to protect at-risk workers from being forced to choose between returning to unsafe working conditions or losing unemployment benefits. “It’s incumbent upon us as…
OhioMBE assists ODI with Paycheck Protection Program project
Thanks for the shout-out Dr. Stallings-Johnson and Deputy Director Damita Brown. As a certified business with the City of Columbus, I appreciate the intentional efforts to provide access to MBEs to funding. OhioMBE is proud to partner with City of…