By Ronda Watson BarberOhioMBE Publisher The State of Ohio recently made changes to the MBE and EDGE certifications programs. Rules for women’s business certification were also established. How will these changes and an additional certification affect Black-owned businesses? What impact…
Category: Publisher’s Note
The Summer of 2020
The Summer of 2020By Ronda Watson BarberPublisher The summer of 2020. There are so many words to describe it. It’s been hot! Not only has the temperature hit records highs, so have the quest for change in America. The Summer…
Inclusion in purchasing is important if Black Lives Matter
By Ronda Watson BarberOhioMBE Publisher The revolution continues. America is changing. Young people are leading. They are boldly and bravely speaking out. There have been recent reports that Black students who attend Central Ohio’s private and suburban public school districts…
Can we combat the racism pandemic?
By Ronda Watson BarberPublisher Racism is a pandemic. It has been one of the evils perpetrated in the world. Will it finally be resolved? Times are changing. Can you feel it? Can you see it? It’s both exciting and scary.…
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…
Publisher’s Note: White women business owners are complaining, really?
White women are still white and are the beneficiaries of that privilege. By Ronda Watson BarberOhioMBE Publisher White women business owners are now complaining that they too suffer during hard economic times. (Columbus Dispatch editorial)Well damn. I am quite curious…
Publisher’s Note: Black Businesses Matter
By Ronda Watson BarberOhioMBE Publisher Black businesses matter! This theme has been the focus for OhioMBE since I first began to publish in 2009. I strongly believe that strong vibrant Black businesses are vital to our community. Most Black business owners hire…
Publisher’s Note: Voting should be easy and free
By Ronda Watson BarberPublisher I commend Governor Mike Dewine and Dr. Amy Acton. They are working hard to protect Ohioans from the coronavirus. The decision to enact a stay at home order is saving lives. It is important that we…