The Columbus Branch of the NAACP held a Candidates Night on Sept. 22. I strongly encourage all voters to listen. Be an informed voter. You get the elected officials you vote for. I took particular interest in the Columbus school board candidates. One of the incumbents, Ramona Reyes, stated her commitment to the LEDE (Locally Economically Disadvantage Enterprise) program, but her votes on legislation indicate something different. I won’t say she lied. Her voting record reflects her value of the LEDE program and its efforts to foster an inclusive purchasing environment for disadvantaged and Black vendors. Cole and Reyes’s silence in open board meetings is telling when it pertains to LEDE vendors and their participation, or lack of, in procurement opportunities with the district. During their tenure on the board, the district has not met the 20 percent purchasing goal. Ironically, in his daytime job, Cole is responsible for helping to meet a purchasing goal for a significant Columbus construction project. Unfortunately, his efforts don’t carry over in his school board activities. Our dollars and votes have power. Use them wisely. Use your voice for people that have a record of assisting disadvantaged and small businesses. It can not continue to be business as usual. Just my thoughts…rwb https://ohiombe.com/archives/17685
It's an Increase Diversity: The BWC and your Small Business Thursday. Find out what programs the Ohio Bureau of Workers Compensation has for your business. Join us online at 11 am increasediversity.eventbrite.com #OhioMBE #bizevents #MBE #increasediversity #cityofcolumbus #ohbcd #theplanroom
#OhioMBE: CMHA issues new RFP for Professional Property Management https://ohiombe.com/archives/17675 #cmha #bidnotices #columbus #propertymanagement
New events are posted to the OhioDiversityNetwork.com https://ohiombe.com/archives/17670 Check out the great business & cultural events posted. Good Reading! #ohiombe #bizevents #mbe #ohio #culturalevents
Increase Diversity: The Ohio Bureau of Worker’s Compensation & Small Businesses webinar is tomorrow increasediversity.eventbrite.com #ohiombe #columbus #increasediversity
#ohiombe: Have you seen my latest column? Did you see last night's school board meeting? Thank you James Ragland for standing up for LEDE businesses while the other Black and Hispanic folks said NOTHING! I appreciate your thoughts. https://ohiombe.com/archives/17658 #blackbusinesses matter #columbuscityschools
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Nominations are open for the 2021 OhioMBE Awards. We celebrate MBE, F/WBE, Veteran and Family-Owned Businesses. The 7th annual OhioMBE Awards will be held at the Columbus Zoo on Oct. 28. Get more details at OhioMBEAwards.com #mbe #ohiombe #fbe #veteranbusiness #ohio
Franklin County Coffee & Conversation: “Financial Assistance to Minority-Owned Small Businesses” https://bit.ly/3lO9qie #columbus #mbe #financialassistance
Got certification questions for the City of Columbus or the SBA? Drop by Certification Tuesday at the City of Columbus Planroom from 11 am to 2 pm. increasediversity.eventbrite.com #increasediversity #ohbdc #ohiombe #mbe #fbe #8A
Thanks Telhio Credit Union for your support of Black-owned businesses! Telhio is a GOLD Sponsor of the 7th Annual #OhioMBE Awards. Nominate a business for an OhioMBE Award at OhioMBEAwards.com
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Nominations are open for Ohio's Top Veteran-owned businesses. Visit OhioMBEAwards.com to nominate a business. #ohiombe #ohiombeawards #topveteranbiz #ohio
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The latest issue of #OhioMBE is online. Check out the new bid notices, list of upcoming events, and collection of small businesses. Good Reading! https://en.calameo.com/read/003059294de8d8abeb633 #bidnotices #bizevents
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The Sept. 15 issue of #OhioMBE is online. https://en.calameo.com/books/003059294de8d8abeb633 Check out the new bid notices, upcoming events, and collection of small businesses. Good Reading! #bidnotices #construction #ohio #bizevents
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#OhioMBE: Reserve your spot at Certification Tuesday, Sept. 21 Reps. from the City of Columbus and SBA will be on hand to discuss their programs and answer questions. increasediversity.eventbrite.com #increasediversity #certification #mbe #sba #wbe
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Nominations are open for the 2021 #OhioMBE Awards. The 7th annual awards ceremony will be held on Oct. 28 at the Columbus Zoo. The nomination deadline is Oct. 10. More information is online at OhioMBEAwards.com
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The Sept. 15 issue of #OhioMBE is online. https://en.calameo.com/books/003059294de8d8abeb633 Check out the new bid notices, upcoming events, and collection of small businesses. Good Reading! #bidnotices #construction #ohio #bizevents
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#OhioMBE: The Sept. 15 calendar of events from OhioDiversityNetwork.com is here: https://bit.ly/3zfqIZY Check out the new business and cultural events posted. #businessevents
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It's an Increase Diversity Certification Tuesday at the CoC Planroom. Reps from Columbus City Schools & the SBA will be available from 11 am to 2 pm to discuss their certifying programs. Register at increasediversity.eventbrite.com #ohiombe #increasediversity #certificationhelp
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#OhioMBE: Truesdell Corp. seeks subs/suppliers for the ODOT Project #210512 https://ohiombe.com/archives/17616 #bidnotices #truesdell #construction #dbe #inclusion
