Registration is open for the April 19 OhioMBE Procurement Fair, hosted by Franklin County

Make new contracting connections at the April 19 OhioMBE Procurement Fair.  Small businesses get 15 minute appointments to meet one-on-one with organizations committed to supplier diversity.  

Franklin County Office of Diversity & Inclusion is hosting this networking event.  They represent all 14 Board of Commissioners agencies. These include the following:

  • Child Support Enforcement Agency
  • Community Partnerships
  • Dog Shelter & Adoption Center
  • Economic Development & Planning
  • Fleet Management
  • Human Resources
  • Job & Family Services
  • Justice Policy & Programs
  • Office of Management & Budget
  • Office on Aging
  • Public Affairs
  • Public Facilities Management
  • Purchasing Department
  • Sanitary Engineering

Bexley City Schools will attending as well.

Reserve your spot at https://buytickets.at/the912group

March 2023 OhioMBE Procurement Fair Highlights

The March 2023 OhioMBE Procurement Fair was hosted by Park National Bank at its Worthington office.  Small business from across Ohio made new contracting connections with organizations committed to supplier diversity. 

Thanks to Park National Bank, Columbus City Schools, Encova Insurance, Franklin County, Gilbane Construction, Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission, and Worthington City Schools. The next OhioMBE Procurement Fair is April 19.  It will be hosted by Franklin County.

Save the Date: March 29 OhioMBE Procurement Fair

Make new contracting connections at the March 29 OhioMBE Procurement Fair, hosted by Park National Bank.  Small business owners will get 15-minute appointments to introduce their product/service to organizations interested in supplier diversity. Reserve your spot at https://buytickets.at/the912group

Participating organizations:

  • Gilbane Construction
  • Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission
  • Franklin County
  • Park National Bank

Check our social media outlets for updates on participating organizations.

Check out the great organizations attending the Jan. 18 OhioMBE Procurement Fair

The Jan. 18 OhioMBE Procurement Fair, hosted by the City of Columbus Planroom, will be held on Jan. 18 at 1393 E. Broad St.  Small business owners will get 15-minute appointments to meet one-on-one to promote their product/service.  The following organizations are attending:

  • Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority (CMHA)
  • Columbus Zoo & Aquarium
  • Elford, Inc.
  • Gilbane Building Co.

Registration is required. Reserve your spot at: https://buytickets.at/the912group

Columbus Crew/Cleveland Browns to attend the Feb. 17 virtual OhioMBE Procurement Fair

Reserve your spot NOW, to meet with representatives from the Columbus Crew/Cleveland Browns to promote your product/service.  Small business owners are given 15-minute appointments. Make new contracting connections. Space is limited. https://bit.ly/3gdrEqH
Also attending:

  • Columbus City Schools
  • Franklin County Engineer
  • City of Columbus Office of Diversity and Inclusion