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16/09/2025

We’re excited to share that Jeanna Hondel, President & CEO of Ascension Construction Solutions, will keynote the 2025 OhioMBE Awards Luncheon 🎤✨

📅 Thursday, October 23, 2025
🕚 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Huntington Park, Downtown Columbus
🎯 Theme: Inclusion Reimagined: Rising Together

Jeanna is a past OhioMBE honoree and has been recognized for her work supporting contractors through the OBDC Construction Academy. Her story and leadership perfectly embody this year’s theme.

🎟️ Sponsorship and ticket information available at: OhioMBEAwards.com

Join us as we celebrate and rise together! 💼💪

15/09/2025

🧹 Construction Cleaning Checklists & Quality Control
📅 Wednesday, September 17, 2025
⏰ 6:00 PM – 7:15 PM (Zoom)

Closing out a project isn’t just about sweeping up—it’s about presenting a professional, safe, and ready-to-use space for your client. This class will cover step-by-step cleaning checklists, quality control systems, and best practices to help contractors deliver consistent, high-quality results every time.

✨ Free for OBDC Members
💻 Register now at OHBDC.org

15/09/2025

🚧 This Week at the OBDC Construction Academy 🚧

Sharpen your skills and grow your construction business with our upcoming online classes:

📅 Construction Cleaning Checklists & Quality Control
🗓 Wednesday, September 17, 2025
⏰ 6:00 PM – 7:15 PM (Zoom)

📅 Certification 101
🗓 Thursday, September 18, 2025
⏰ 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM (Zoom)

✨ Free for OBDC Members
💻 Register today: OHBDC.org

12/09/2025

Build partnerships with Gilbane! Sept 23, 5–7 PM in Columbus. Register now 👉 https://bit.ly/4gkceiN

08/09/2025

📚 OBDC Sept Classes: Certification 101, Cleaning Checklists, Change Orders + more! Free for members 👉 OHBDC.org

04/09/2025

🚧 Level Up Your Skills This September! 🚧
The OBDC Construction Academy is bringing you practical, hands-on training to grow your business:
✔ Certification 101 - 9/18
✔ Cleaning Checklists & Quality Control - 9/17
✔ Managing Change Orders - 9/24
✔ Coordinating Subcontractors - 10/1

📍 All classes are online.
💻 Sign up now: OHBDC.org

04/09/2025

Save the Date!
The OhioMBE Awards Luncheon is happening October 23, 2025 at Huntington Park in downtown Columbus 🏟️

✨ Celebrating small, minority & female-owned businesses
✨ Honoring nonprofits & family-owned companies
✨ Recognizing advocates for opportunity & inclusion

🎟️ Tickets available now: buytickets.at/obdc

27/08/2025

Contractors – Are You Ready for Prevailing Wage?

Don’t risk costly mistakes on public projects! Join the OBDC Construction Academy for a free online training:

📅 Wednesday, August 27
🕦 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
💻 Online via Zoom
✅ Free for OBDC Members

You’ll learn:
✔️ The basics of prevailing wage laws
✔️ Compliance for contractors & subcontractors
✔️ Record-keeping & reporting essentials
✔️ How to avoid penalties and stay competitive

👉 Seats are limited – register today at OHBDC.org

25/08/2025

Understanding Prevailing Wage

Contractors and small business owners—are you prepared to work on public projects? Join the OBDC Construction Academy for a practical online training:

📅 Wednesday, August 27
🕦 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
💻 Online via Zoom
✅ Free for OBDC Members

In this session, you’ll learn:
✔️ The basics of the Prevailing Wage Law
✔️ How it impacts contractors and subcontractors
✔️ Compliance strategies to avoid costly penalties
✔️ Record-keeping and reporting requirements

If you’re bidding or working on government-funded construction projects, this class is a must.

👉 Register today at OHBDC.org

17/08/2025

This class is on TUESDAY!
That means you only have THREE DAYS left to register!
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🔗 https://hubertfarmsohio.com/event/canning-class/

12/08/2025

🚨 This Week at OBDC Construction Academy 🚨

🗓️ Tuesday, August 12 – Certification 101
📍 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM | 💻 Online via Zoom
✔️ Learn the difference between business registration and certification
✔️ Discover certifications that can open doors to contracts

🗓️ Wednesday, August 13 – Integrated Hauling & Logistics Management in Construction Projects
📍 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM | 💻 Online via Zoom
✔️ Plan efficient hauling schedules
✔️ Improve communication with suppliers
✔️ Reduce costs & avoid delays

✅ Free for OBDC Members
👉 Register now at OHBDC.org

11/08/2025

FundHer Finance Fair → Aug 20 (Columbus)
Meet lenders and resource partners offering loans, credit-building tools, and financing guidance — SBA, State of Ohio, Fortuna Bank, Adelphi Bank, First Merchants Bank, and Wright-Patt Credit Union.

✅ 15-minute introductions (sign-up on site)
💼 Cash. Connections. Contracts.
🎟️ Part of SheLeads.OH Women’s Business Conference
Be in the room: WomenInOhio.com

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