By Ronda Watson BarberOhioMBE Publisher I had a horrible encounter with the Columbus City Schools Capital Improvements Karen recently. I called the office to notify and inquire about an error on a construction document. CI Karen went off. It was…
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Publisher’s Note: Support your Advocates
Support your advocates By Ronda Watson BarberOhioMBE Publisher I advocate for business advocates. You know the people that suit up in armor daily to fight for Black-owned businesses. Noted, all folks in Diversity & Inclusion, Purchasing, or Outreach positions are…
Columbus City Schools finally releases 2020-2021 LEDE spending numbers
White men are the beneficiaries of the disadvantaged business purchasing program By Ronda Watson BarberOhioMBE Publisher The state’s largest public school finally responded to my request for the LEDE utilization numbers for the school term 2020-2021. I sent FIVE requests…
Thanks to all those who funded our Kiva Loan
A huge virtual hug and fist bump to all that contributed to our interest-free Kiva Loan. I was able to meet my goal nine days before the deadline. I am so excited to expand my business and provide contracting opportunities…
Please support my Kiva Loan and get a FREE Journal
I am rewarding all readers of OhioMBE who lend to my KIVA fund a FREE journal at www.5DollarJournals.com I am raising funds to continue help assist small and Black-owned businesses. To date, I have received 27% of my $10,000 goal. …
Publisher’s Note: How do you keep your job when 5 classrooms catch fire and you cost the taxpayers over $300,000?
The incompetent Buildings & Grounds Director, who is paid $136,000, is responsible for this as well. How do you keep your job when 5 classrooms catch fire and you cost the taxpayers over $300,000? I have requested information on this…
Publisher’s Note: Show up to Thank CBOE member James Ragland and advocate for the LEDE program on Dec. 21
Black LEDE vendors must advocate for the programBy Ronda Watson Barber In a recent column. “Who will advocate for LEDE vendors?” I questioned the commitment of the elected school board to its purchasing inclusion program. LEDE businesses will lose a…
Publisher’s Note: Who will advocate for LEDE vendors?
Who will advocate for LEDE vendors?by Ronda Watson BarberOhioMBE Publisher I was saddened and concerned about the Columbus School Board election that James Ragland recently lost. James was a champion for LEDE vendors. During board meetings, he challenged the state’s…