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Ohio Business Development Center: Serving Microenterprises
Ronda Barber and her partners have recognized that many entrepreneurs do not receive adequate assistance and guidance from professionals in key areas related to the startup and development of a microenterprise. However, there is a need for relevant and effective programming that addresses the needs and wants of microenterprises. In response to this need, the group has launched a new nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide professional assistance and guidance to microenterprises across the state. The Ohio Business Development Center (OBDC) has a network of professionals in the areas of business law, accounting, MBE/WBE/DBE certification, marketing, website development, business financing, crowdfunding, and general business consulting. OBDC develops programming such as webinars, workshops, seminars, and professional consultations. OBDC then partners with community-based organizations that serve as the host, making the programming available to their local constituents.
10/03/2026
Meet the 2026 OhioMBE Awards Top FBE Nominees!
Congratulations to these businesses nominated for Top Female Business Enterprise:
• Aqua Pure Central Ohio LLC
• Be Whole Financial Enterprise
• CMI HR Facility Solutions
• +Detail
• Eleven 11 Behavioral Solutions
• G. Warren Wealth Enterprise, LLC
• Ju’Ellz Designz LLC
• MAC Construction
• Mayfield Smiles
• OneLove Cafe & Bikes, LLC
• Palmer and Palmer Residential Cleaning and Consultants LLC
• Purdie Cleaning, LLC
• Smiles Cuisine LLC
• The Vitrolite
Help us celebrate the women-owned businesses creating opportunities, serving their communities and strengthening Ohio’s economy!
Meet the nominees and cast your People’s Choice vote at OhioMBEAwards.com.
Be in the room! Join us October 22, from 11 a.m.–1 p.m., at Huntington Park in Columbus. Celebrate our nominees and connect with bankers, major construction companies and public agencies. Dedicated networking time gives you the opportunity to introduce your business and build new relationships.
Tickets: OHBDC.org
Business news: OhioMBE.com
10/03/2026
You want to be in this room!
The 2026 OhioMBE Awards is more than an awards ceremony. It’s your opportunity to have lunch with bankers, major construction companies and public agencies—and make connections that can help your business grow.
Meet our partners. Share what your business offers. Start a conversation that could lead to your next opportunity.
October 22 | 11 AM–1 PM
Huntington Park, Columbus
Get your tickets: OHBDC.org
Cash • Contracts • Connections.
10/03/2026
Meet the 2026 OhioMBE Awards Top MBE Nominees!
Congratulations to these businesses nominated for Top Minority Business Enterprise:
• Alley Burger & Fries
• Buzz Bros LLC
• Eleven 11 Behavioral Solutions
• Futurety, LLC
• Gladegy Consulting, LLC
• Gradu8 Inc
• Island Girl Bahamian Cuisine
• Just in the Nick of Time LLC
• Ju’Ellz Designz LLC
• LC Media+
• Murrey’s Movers
• Precise Mobility Solutions, Inc.
• Simplee Cleaning LLC
• Soul Yoga
• The C&P Sentinel Initiative
• To Go For Your Soul
• Z Promotions
Help us celebrate their entrepreneurship, dedication and community impact!
Meet the nominees and cast your People’s Choice vote at OhioMBEAwards.com.
Be in the room! Join us October 22, from 11 a.m.–1 p.m., at Huntington Park in Columbus. Celebrate our nominees and make connections with bankers, construction companies and public agencies.
Tickets: OHBDC.org
Business news: OhioMBE.com
10/02/2026
This isn’t just an awards ceremony. We’re making time for you to make connections.
The 2026 OhioMBE Awards includes dedicated time for attendees to meet with our partners. Have lunch with bankers, major construction companies and public agencies, then use the allocated networking time to introduce your business, ask questions and discuss your next steps.
Whether you need financing, want to learn about contracting opportunities or are ready to build new business relationships, come prepared to connect.
Join us October 22, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Huntington Park in Columbus.
You want to be in this room.
Tickets and tables: OHBDC.org
Cash • Contracts • Connections.
10/02/2026
Add your business to THE list.
Get OWCC Certified and join a growing network of women-owned businesses across Ohio ready to connect with new customers, corporations and government agencies.
Certification means visibility, credibility and opportunity.
Get certified today at WomeninOhio.com
10/02/2026
Ohio employers can receive up to $25,000 through the Commercial Driver’s License Training Tax Credit.
Today’s OhioMBE Daily Business Brief also covers ECDI’s $11.7 million lending impact, a canceled Central Ohio factory project and a Hamilton County pitch opportunity.
Read the complete brief at OhioMBE.com.
10/01/2026
The nominations are in! Vote for your favorites in the 2026 OhioMBE People’s Choice Awards!
Meet the nominees and cast your vote:
https://ohiombeawards.com/2026-peoples-choice-awards/
Then BE IN THE ROOM! Join us October 22, from 11 AM–1 PM at Huntington Park in Columbus to celebrate business excellence and connect with financial, government and construction partners.
Cash • Contracts • Connections.
Get your tickets at OHBDC.org.
10/01/2026
Welcome SIPSAVORSOUL, LLC to the OWCC Certified community!
Led by Dannika Stevenson, CEO & Founder, SIPSAVORSOUL strengthens communities through hands-on cooking classes, nutrition education, food-access programs and healthy, budget-friendly recipes.
Another Ohio woman-owned business is officially on THE LIST!
Learn more at WomeninOhio.com.
10/01/2026
Columbus-based, woman-owned Aunt Flow now serves every major professional sports venue in the city.
People’s Choice voting for the 2026 OhioMBE Awards is also open today.
Read the complete OhioMBE Daily Business Brief at OhioMBE.com.
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700 Bryden Road/Suite 128-6
Columbus, OH
43205
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| Monday | 12pm - 7pm |
| Tuesday | 12pm - 7pm |
| Wednesday | 12pm - 7pm |
| Thursday | 12pm - 7pm |
| Saturday | 10am - 2pm |
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