Ohio Diversity Network Weekly Update: Sept. 20


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	OhioMBE is online


	The September 15 issue is online. This issue features bid & employment notices. A feature on the WBC’s Woman Business of the Year. Check out the business tips and upcoming events. Good Reading! OhioMBE – Sept. 15, 2017 – pdf View this publication on Calaméo


	Upcoming Events


	Thursday, September 28, 2017 at 6:00pm EnVision Proven Success Masquerade Ball Columbus Monday, October 2, 2017 at 10:00pm ODOT DBE Public Meeting Columbus Thursday, October 5, 2017 at 10:00am Ninth Annual Ohio Civil Rights Hall of Fame Inductee Ceremony Columbus Tuesday, October 10, 2017 at 6:30pm Neighborhood Nights Columbus Wednesday, October 25, 2017 at 11:30am OhioMBE Awards Columbus Monday, January 15, 2018 at 7:00am 33rd Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Breakfast Columbus


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	OhioMBE Procurement Fair

The Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority will host the Sept. 21 OhioMBE Procurement Fair.

Small business owners will get 15 minutes to introduce their product or service. Make new contracting connections.

The following organizations will be attending:

Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority
Kokosing Industrial & Kokosing Construction
Columbus State Community College
Center of Science & Industry (COSI)
Ohio State University
Columbus City Schools
Ohio Department of Transportation


	Certification 101 at the WBC


	Need MBE, EDGE, F/WBE, DBE or LEDE? Attend Certification 101 at the WBC. This class will discuss certification programs (MBE, EDGE, WBE, DBE and LEDE), the certification process, and what documents to submit with your application. This class is presented by Ronda Watson Barber, publisher of OhioMBE. Ronda has a wealth of knowledge and experience in guiding small businesses through the certification process. Class dates: Oct. 21. and Nov. 18. Register at www.OhioMBE.eventbee.com

To Register: https://dbepublicmeeting.eventbrite.com


	Clarence Mingo to keynote the 2017 OhioMBE Awards OhioMBE Publisher Ronda Watson Barber is pleased to announce that Franklin County Auditor and candidate for State Treasurer Clarence Mingo will be the keynote speaker at the 2017 OhioMBE Awards. The OhioMBE Awards recognizes minority/female businesses and their advocates. The award luncheon also presents the Frank W. Watson Scholarships to area youth seeking post-secondary educational opportunities. One scholarship is earmarked for a Columbus East High School student. Ticket and sponsorship information is available online at www.OhioMBEAwards.com. October 25 at The Vault - 35 E. Gay Street 11:00 Networking 11:30 to 1 pm Luncheon & Program Sponsored by Wesbanco Bank. the Columbus Airport Authority and the Columbus Zoo & Aquarium www.OhioMBEAwards.com


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