Ohio Business Development Center

Ohio Business Development Center Serving Ohio's Micro-Enterprises. Operating the OBDC Planroom and Business Center. There exists a statewide infrastructure of community-based organizations.

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 respon

se 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.

Not sure which business certifications are right for your company?Join us for Certification 101 and learn about the new ...
06/16/2026

Not sure which business certifications are right for your company?

Join us for Certification 101 and learn about the new OWCC Women's Business Certification, WBE, MBE, EDGE, DBE, veteran-owned certifications, and more.

Whether you're a startup, side hustle, home-based business, or established company, this free online session will help you understand your options and how certification can support business growth.

📅 Tuesday, June 23, 2026
🕚 11:30 AM
💻 Online

Register here:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/RhzUfxWmRmKKwU01C7YZug

Winning the bid doesn't matter if you lose money on the job.Join OBDC for Estimating Mistakes That Kill Profit and learn...
06/15/2026

Winning the bid doesn't matter if you lose money on the job.

Join OBDC for Estimating Mistakes That Kill Profit and learn how to create more accurate estimates, avoid costly pricing errors, account for overhead, and build profit into every project.

Wednesday, June 17, 2026
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM EDT
Online via Zoom

Free for OBDC Members
Free for OWCC Members

OBDC membership is just $25 per year.

Register today at OHBDC.org

🏗️ Bid Opportunity for ContractorsThe Akron Metropolitan Housing Authority (AMHA) is seeking bids for Water Damage with ...
06/11/2026

🏗️ Bid Opportunity for Contractors

The Akron Metropolitan Housing Authority (AMHA) is seeking bids for Water Damage with Interior & Exterior Rehabilitation and Related Work at 689 Ocean Avenue in Akron.

📅 Bid Deadline: July 9, 2026
⏰ 2:00 PM

Project specifications are available through SE Blueprint and the Housing Agency Marketplace at AkronHousing.org.

Questions? Contact Michele Kindler at (330) 376-7792.

🚀 Level Up Your Construction Business This Summer!Small contractors, it’s time to stop leaving money on the table. The O...
06/10/2026

🚀 Level Up Your Construction Business This Summer!
Small contractors, it’s time to stop leaving money on the table. The OBDC Construction Academy Summer Growth Services is back with four high-impact, online workshops designed to protect your profits, tighten your management, and help you scale.

Best of all? They are completely FREE for OBDC members!

📅 Mark Your Calendar (All sessions 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM EDT via Zoom):

June 10 | 📝 Reading Construction Contracts Like a Pro – Learn how to spot hidden risks before you sign.
June 17 | 📉 Estimating Mistakes That Kill Profit – Stop underbidding and start protecting your bottom line.
June 24 | 🛠️ Project Management for Small Contractors – Streamline your jobsites, manage your crew, and finish on time.
July 8 | 💰 Pricing for Profit – Master the math behind sustainable growth and healthier margins.
Don't wait until the summer rush takes over. Secure your spots today and build a stronger, more profitable business.

🔗 Register now at: OHBDC.org

Before you sign that contract, make sure you understand it.🏗️ Join OBDC for Reading Construction Contracts Like a Pro📅 J...
06/08/2026

Before you sign that contract, make sure you understand it.

🏗️ Join OBDC for Reading Construction Contracts Like a Pro

📅 June 10, 2026
🕛 Noon – 1:30 PM
💻 Online via Zoom

Learn how to identify contract risks, understand payment terms, manage change orders, and protect your business before signing on the dotted line.

✅ Free for OBDC Members
✅ Free for OWCC Members

Register today at OHBDC.org

🚨 The June 3 edition of The OhioMBE Weekly is now live!Inside this week's issue:🏗️ Gilbane | Smoot JV contractor outreac...
06/03/2026

🚨 The June 3 edition of The OhioMBE Weekly is now live!

Inside this week's issue:

🏗️ Gilbane | Smoot JV contractor outreach opportunity for the Columbus Municipal Court Project

🔨 New contracting opportunities from AMHA and CMHA

📰 Publisher's Notes:
• It Was Never About the Grass
• Were They Ready for $100 Million a Year?

📰 Youth Journalists Forging the Path to the Future

🗓️ Upcoming events from OhioDiversityNetworks.com

💼 OBDC training, resources, and opportunities for small businesses

Read the latest issue now at 👉 OhioMBE.com

Share with a business owner, contractor, nonprofit, or entrepreneur who needs contracts, capital, and connections.

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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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