Next OhioMBE Procurement Fair • February 24, 2026 • In‑Person • Hosted by Kokosing Industrial
Since 2012 • Ohio’s premier procurement connection event
Upcoming OhioMBE Procurement Fair
The next OhioMBE Procurement Fair will take place on February 24, 2026 and will be hosted by Kokosing Industrial at 6235 Westerville Road, Westerville, OH 43081. This in‑person event will connect small businesses with organizations committed to supplier diversity through structured, one‑on‑one meetings.
Small business owners will receive 15‑minute scheduled, one‑on‑one appointments to introduce their products and services, ask direct questions, and begin building relationships with decision‑makers.
OhioMBE Procurement Fairs are designed to create real access — not open networking rooms, not panels, and not guesswork. Every fair is curated to ensure meaningful engagement and productive conversations.
The following organizations have confirmed their participation:
- Kokosing Industrial
- Ohio Department of Natural Resources
- Ruscilli Construction
- Ohio Department of Transportation
- City of Westerville
- Columbus Zoo & Aquarium
— Ronda Watson Barber
Publisher, OhioMBE
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.
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