Need MBE, W/FBE or EDGE Certification? Log onto Certification Saturday on June 20. We will discuss the certification process, local certifying programs, and what documents to submit with your application. The class if directed by OhioMBE publisher Ronda Barber. Reserve…
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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…
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…
LEDE Participation Goals don’t reflect Columbus City Schools Pride
I am a proud Columbus City School graduate. Mrs. Kruckenberg is that special teacher I had in the fourth and fifth grades. I will always remember her. She taught me how to read, write and figure. She ran a stern…
Publisher’s Note: OhioMBE celebrating a new year of publishing!
By Ronda Watson BarberPublisher We are celebrating a new year of publishing! As the publisher, I am excited to continue to advocate, promote and inform the Buckeye state’s small business community. Our goal is to help foster a business environment…
Happy Holidays
Happy Holidays By Ronda Watson BarberOhioMBE Publisher Happy Holidays! Merry Christmas! Happy Kwanzaa! Happy New Year! It’s the most wonderful time of the year. Family, food, friends, and football! I wish you the best this holiday season. May you enjoy…