Aaron Powell Jr
2022 Annual Awards Gala: Celebrating 50 Years!
Recognizing and celebrating the achievements of notable Minority Business Enterprises and Corporations, the Ohio Minority Supplier Development Council (OMSDC) will hold the 2022 Annual Awards Gala on Friday, November 18th, 2022.
We are excited this year to bring the Gala to Northeast Ohio at the Hilton Downtown Cleveland. The Gala is one of OMSDC’s signature events, highlighting the growth and success of Minority Business Enterprises and the commitment to supplier diversity by the corporate members in the region.
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Join us and celebrate the Council’s 50th year as an organization dedicated to the advancement of minority business enterprises and supply chain diversity. It is sure to be an event to remember.
Click the link above to learn more about our Sponsorship & Registration options, and sign up today to join us Friday, November 18.
The 2022 Annual Meeting at Sinclair College (Virtual Option Available)
Join the Ohio Minority Supplier Development Council on Thursday, March 17 for the 2022 Annual Meeting. This hybrid in-person / virtual event will gather together Ohio’s Supplier Diversity Community as the Council’s leaders share the strategic goals for the upcoming year.
For the first time, the OMSDC Annual Meeting will be a complimentary, hybrid event available to attendees in-person or virtually. Ohio business owners, community leaders and corporate supply chain professionals are all invited to register. There will be a limited number of in-person spaces available.
Featuring Breakout Seminars, two Networking Sessions and the Leadership Luncheon, the 2022 Annual Meeting is the best place to CONNECT with peers, LEARN from industry leaders and ADVANCE supplier diversity initiatives!
Visit OhioMSDC.org/AnnualMeeting for more information and to register!
Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio Deadline Extended for the Jackson Pike Backflow Upgrade and Replacement Project RFP
The deadline for Electronic Proposal submissions on this Project has been extended to 1:30 p.m., February 24, 2022.
SWACO is requesting Proposals for the purchase and installation of a new 10” ASSE 1013 backflow device, ASSE 1060 Class 1 heated enclosure, and a diesel-powered fire pump. Successful Proposer will also be responsible for the preparation work in developing the required plans for submittal to the City of Columbus Water Division. Potential Proposers must schedule a site visit to assess the installation area and obtain any needed measurements. Proposals are to be inclusive of all work necessary to complete the Project.
All Proposers interested in downloading the RFP documents should go to SWACO’s website at www.swaco.org/Bids.aspx. Register your company name and email address, submit, then click on Construction. Addendums are directly sent to registered Proposers.