Driving Economic Equity and Growth Across Ohio
Ohio is one of the nation’s economic powerhouses, ranked 7th in GDP. But true prosperity only happens when every community has an equitable opportunity to grow.
For more than 50 years, the Ohio Minority Supplier Development Council (OMSDC) has been a driving force behind that vision—connecting minority-owned businesses with corporations, public institutions, and opportunities that create lasting economic impact.
By the Numbers
- ~500 Certified MBEs across Ohio
- $18.1 billion in annual economic output
- 56,948 jobs sustained statewide
- $1.3 billion in annual tax revenue
- Every $1 spent with an MBE returns $2.50 to the community
(Source: OMSDC 2024 Economic Impact Report)
The Multiplier Effect
Every partnership with an OMSDC-certified MBE fuels more than just business—it fuels communities. Our MBEs strengthen local supply chains, reduce costs, and drive innovation across key industries such as construction, logistics, advanced manufacturing, IT, and professional services.
When minority owed businesses grow, families find stability, jobs multiply, and Ohio’s economy thrives.
Share Your Success Story
Behind every number in our impact report is a story — a business that grew, a job that was created, a partnership that changed what’s possible.
We want to hear from you.
Whether you’ve expanded into new markets, created jobs, landed a major contract, or developed a new innovation, your story helps demonstrate the power of minority-owned businesses in Ohio.
Together, these stories inspire change, attract investment, and show the real-world impact of inclusive economic growth.
Tell Us Your Story
Invest in Our Work. Fuel Ohio’s Future.
OMSDC connects nearly 500 minority-owned businesses with over 70 corporate and public-sector partners through:
Supplier diversity matchmaking and sourcing events
Skill-building through OMSDC University
Strategic programs that help MBEs scale sustainably
Together, we are transforming Ohio’s economy, and investing in the communities where we live and work.
Your tax-deductible charitable contribution helps us expand certification, training, and opportunities for minority-owned businesses statewide.