The City of Columbus Department of Development will be attending the June 17 OhioMBE Procurement Fair.  They will be joined by Columbus City Schools, SWACO and the City of Columbus Office of Diversity and Inclusion.  Small business owners get 15-minute appointments to meet one-on-one to showcase their businesses and get contracting information.  Registration is REQUIRED.  Reserve your spot at 912group.eventbrite.com

The City of Columbus Department of Development responsible for code enforcement, economic development, housing, land redevelopment, neighborhood services and planning. Check out this link to a video for more information about the department. 

The June 17 OhioMBE Procurement Fair will be hosted by Eldorado Scioto Downs.  Small business owners will get 15 minute appointments to meet one-on-one with the following organizations:

• Eldorado Scioto Downs
• City of Columbus – Department of Development
• City of Columbus – Office of Diversity & Inclusion
• Columbus City Schools

“We are excited to continue our partnership with Eldorado Scioto Downs,” said OhioMBE publisher Ronda Watson Barber.  “Scioto Downs officials are committed to diversity and inclusion in their purchasing efforts.  We are please to again showcase talented small businesses to organizations interested in contracting with MBEs.”

To reserve your spot, please visit 912group.eventbrite.com

WE ARE BACK!  The OhioMBE Procurement Fairs have scheduled three sessions for Summer 2021.  You will be able to meet one-on-one with purchasing representatives.  Make new contracting connections!  Rekindle relations with purchasing representatives.  (We will follow all CDC and City of Columbus Health Department safety protocols.)

The 2021 Summer Contracting dates are:

• June 17
• July 15
• August 19

The OhioMBE Procurement Fairs are embarking on seven years of providing contracting access to small and Black-owned businesses. Participants have had access to over $500 million in contracting opportunities each year.

Small businesses are assigned 15-minute appointments to meet one-on-one with organizations that are committed to inclusion in their purchasing scheme.

Registration is required at 912group.eventbrite.com

Reserve your spot for the Sept. 16 OhioMBE Virtual Procurement Fair.   We are going virtual.  You can meet one-on-one with purchasing representatives from your computer.  Make new contracting connections.

Organizations confirm their participation on a daily basis.

Check our website OhioMBEProcurementFairs.com or social media for updates.

Participating organizations include:

• City of Columbus Dept. of Public Utilities
• Columbus Zoo & Aquarium
• Franklin County Board of Commissioners
• Whitehall City Schools

Reserve your spot TODAY!