State Representative Reece Fought to Keep Amendment that Affected Minority Businesses during Transportation Budget House legislative bodies express disappointment at misguided policy exclusion COLUMBUS – The members of the Ohio Legislative Black Caucus were infuriated with the exclusion of an…
Women’s Business Center of Ohio celebrates Women’s History Month
When: Wednesday, March 13, 2013 Where: 1655 Old Leonard Avenue – Columbus Time: 8 to 10 am
HIV/AIDS Awareness for Women and Girls
Nearly 25% of those infected with HIV/AIDS in the United States are female. In recognition of National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day on March 10, take a few minutes to learn basic facts about prevention, testing, and issues specific…
Is the City of Columbus Real Estate Department Biased?
I got the report of an interesting interaction between City of Columbus representatives and a nonprofit agency. I have a few questions. Do landlords have free reign over rental property? Can they just barge into your office unannounced? What rights…
New Events Posted to Ohio Diversity Network
New events have been posted to The Ohio Diversity Network. Check it out at www.OhioDiversityNetwork.com
Minority Business Amendment REJECTED!!!
Do you know what is going on at the State House?
Business Expert: How to Up the Ante and Start Selling to Big, Corporate Clients
How to Up the Ante and Start Selling to Big, Corporate Clients by Caron Beesley, SBA Online Community Moderator Want to secure your first million-dollar deal in 2013? Crossing that threshold will probably mean that you’ll have to start selling…
Business Experts: Filing Business Tax Returns
THE LAW ACCORDING TO MOSES Filing Business Tax Returns By Ambrose Moses, III Business owners are required to file federal tax returns each year to report the gains and/or losses from their business for the tax year. Filing business tax…
Business Expert: PR with a Purpose-Promotions
PR With A Purpose-Promotions: Give Back 2 Pay Forward- Plan an Event, do some good, and watch your business grow. By E. Michelle Lee Fundraisers are a great way to increase public relations and new customer gains for small business…
OhioMBE Bid Notice: Library Scanners
NOTICE TO VENDORS Columbus City Schools is seeking vendors to provide Datalogic Gryphon (Library) Scanners. Bids are due at noon local time on March 13, 2013. Bid forms can be found at http://www.columbus.k12.oh.us/index.html.
MBE Certification in Ohio
Certification in Ohio by Ronda Watson Barber Certification in Ohio is a hot mess. The Governor says he and his administration are committed to minority-owned businesses. As I stated in the last issue of OhioMBE, actions speak louder than words.…