January 22 OhioMBE Procurement Fair

Join us for the first OhioMBE Procurement Fair of 2026, held online. Small businesses will receive scheduled 15-minute one-on-one appointments to meet directly with organizations committed to supplier diversity.

How it works

Fast, structured, and focused — so your time is used well.

15-minute one-on-one meetings

You get scheduled appointments to introduce your business and ask procurement questions directly.

Decision-makers in the room

Meet the people who can explain vendor pathways, lists, and what’s coming up.

Intentional networking

No wandering, no guessing. Meetings are planned, and the room is built for connection.

December 2025 OhioMBE Procurement Fair

The final OhioMBE Procurement Fair of 2025 was a strong close to the year — productive, purposeful, and full of real conversations.

December 2025 OhioMBE Procurement Fair one-on-one meetings

December 2025 OhioMBE Procurement Fair attendees

2025 close-out recap

✔ 30 small business owners from across Ohio
✔ 15-minute scheduled one-on-one meetings
✔ Conversations focused on contracts, readiness, and next steps

Business owners introduced their products and services, asked direct questions, and began building relationships with organizations committed to supplier diversity.

Special thanks to our hosts

Franklin County Office of Economic Engagement & Community Development and COED.

Organizations who met with small businesses

We appreciate the time and engagement of the following organizations:

Franklin County Purchasing

Upper Arlington City Schools

Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR)

Columbus Zoo & Aquarium

Gilbane

Elford Construction

Ruscilli Construction

Prometrics Construction

Ronda’s note

“Leadership is about creating access — not just talking about opportunity, but building real pathways for small businesses to connect, be seen, and compete.”

— Ronda Watson Barber, Publisher of OhioMBE

Is this for you?

If you’re serious about getting visible, getting clear, and building relationships that matter — yes.

Meet agencies and prime contractors face-to-face
Learn how to get on bidder and vendor lists
Understand what decision-makers are looking for
Build procurement relationships without the runaround

Quick note

OhioMBE Procurement Fairs don’t promise contracts — we create the pathway. You show up prepared, and you take it from there.

Best mindset

Ready to connect

Best outcome

Clear next steps

Looking ahead to 2026

We’re building on the momentum — more fairs, more organizations, and more chances for small businesses to connect across Ohio.

OhioMBE Procurement Fairs — 2026

The first OhioMBE Procurement Fair of 2026 will be held online. Registration is now open.