OhioMBE November 26 Weekly Update. New bid notices, upcoming events & the OhioMBE Shopping Challenge


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	November 26, 2018

This Cyber Monday, do your regular Amazon shopping at smile.amazon.com/ch/46-3350000and AmazonSmile donates to Ohio Business Development Center. OBDC administers the Frank W. Watson Scholarship. One scholarship is earmarked for a Columbus East High School student-athlete.


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	The November 15 issue of OhioMBE features the City of Columbus’ Diversity & Inclusion efforts. It also highlights ECDI’s new Chief Credit Officer. There are bid notices, business tips and a collection of upcoming events. Good Reading! OhioMBE – November 15, 2018 – pdf. View this publication on Calaméo


	In this email: Bid Notices \| Upcoming Events \| Employment Notices \| Biz Directory \|


	Bid Opportunities www.OhioMBE.com/bid-opportunities


	To post a bid notice, email news@OhioMBE.com


	Building Crafts Mill Creek WWTP Septage Receiving Station Odor Control Project in Cincinnati – 12/11


	Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority Phase II Fire Protection at Sugar Grove – 11-29 Permanent Financing (Arden Park) – 12/14 Professional Property Management Services (Country Ridge Apartments) – 12/20


	Kokosing Industrial Baldwin Improvements – 11/11


	Akron Metropolitan Housing Authority GENERATOR REPLACEMENT AND RELATED WORK at PAUL E. BELCHER NORTH APARTMENTS – 12/6 FURNISH FURNACES, AIR CONDITIONING CONDENSERS, EVAPORATOR COILS AND PARTS COMMONLY USED – 12/11 Fire Damage Renovations & related work at 772-778 Donald Avenue – 12/19


	Columbus Regional Airport Authority The Columbus Regional Airport Authority values diversity and inclusion and the impact small and minority-owned firms have on the Central Ohio economy. The Columbus Regional Airport Authority invites you to access the following link: https://columbusairports.com/doing-business-with-us/solicitation-opportunities to sign-up for RSS feeds to automatically receive notifications of new bid opportunities and results. Email: BusinessDiversity@ColumbusAirports.com for questions about the Diversity Programs at Columbus Regional Airport Authority.


	Columbus City Schools Columbus City Schools issues solicitations on a regular basis for goods & services related to food, construction, technology, curriculum, & transportation. Interested vendors should periodically check our website at http://www.columbus.k12.oh.us/rfp


	City of Columbus The Department of Development is looking for diverse vendors and contractors who are licensed with the City of Columbus working in the following areas: • Graffiti Removal. Contact Eric Voorhees (614-645-7934 or eavoorhees@columbus.gov). • Grass Cutting and Solid Waste Removal. Contact Mike Schwab (614- 645-7122 or mfschwab@columbus.gov). • Demolition and Asbestos Abatement. Contact Mike Farrenkopf (614- 679-5873 or mlfarrenkopf@columbus.gov) or Seth Brehm (614-645-5659 or swhbrehm@columbus.gov). • Mowing, Property Maintenance, and Miscellaneous Services. Contact Audrea Hickman (614-645-8907 or aehickman@columbus.gov). • Construction trades including: General Construction, Home Improvement, Electrical, HVAC, Plumbing, and Lead Abatement. Contact Tim Tilton (614- 724-3009 or twtilton@columbus.gov). Lead Safe Columbus has funding to train contractors for the Lead Abatement and Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) Program. Contact Erica Hudson (614- 645-6739 or ejhudson@columbus.gov) To register for notifications on upcoming bid opportunities, please visit http://vendors.columbus.gov/sites/public.


	OhioMBE Procurement Fair


	The December 14 OhioMBE Procurement Fair is hosted by the City of Columbus Department of Development. Come learn about upcoming 2019 projects and how to register with the City as a vendor. The Department of Development is looking for diverse vendors and contractors who are licensed with the City of Columbus working in the following areas: Graffiti Removal, Grass Cutting and Solid Waste Removal Demolition and Asbestos Abatement Mowing, Property Maintenance, and Miscellaneous Services Construction trades including: General Construction, Home Improvement, Electrical, HVAC, Plumbing, and Lead Abatement Register TODAY at www.OhioMBE.eventbee.com This session is FREE.


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	Wednesday, November 28, 2018 at 4:00pm City of Columbus Office of Diversity & Inclusion Community Updates Columbus Thursday, November 29, 2018 at 6:00pm INCREASE CDC Graduation & Networking Event Columbus Friday, November 30, 2018 at 10:00am Capital Crash Course 2019 Columbus Tuesday, December 4, 2018 at 1:00pm IRS Racing Towards Year End: Employment Tax Updates & Reminders Webinar Tuesday, December 4, 2018 at 1:00pm IRS Racing Towards Year End: Employment Tax Updates & Reminders Webinar Thursday, December 6, 2018 at 1:00pm ODOT: Disadvantage Business Enterprise (DBE) Workshop – Certification & Opportunities Jacksontown Monday, December 10, 2018 at 2:00pm City of Columbus Office of Diversity & Inclusion Community Updates Columbus Monday, December 10, 2018 at 7:00pm Columbus Branch NAACP – General Membership Meeting Columbus


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