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SUMMARY:2025 OMSDC Annual Awards Gala
DESCRIPTION:Date: Friday\, November 21\, 2025 (Evening program + After Party)\nVenue: Hilton Cleveland Downtown (capacity ~500)\nHost: Ohio Minority Supplier Development Council (OMSDC) \nBuy Tickets Nominate for Awards Become a Sponsor What to Wear \n  \n\n\nWhy Attend\nThis year’s Gala is more than a celebration—it’s a statement. Supplier diversity remains a proven engine for growth and resilience. When buyers\, MBEs\, community leaders\, and policymakers gather in one room\, opportunity follows. We’re expanding the tent to 500+ attendees to recognize excellence\, build new relationships\, and advance inclusive economic growth across Ohio. Be in the room were connections and decisions will happen with Ohio’s top business executives\, community leaders\, policy makers\, and others. \n\nWhat to Expect\n\nReception & Networking with Ohio’s top decision-makers and executives\, including corporate buyers\, MBEs\, and civic leaders\nAwards Ceremony honoring outstanding corporations\, MBEs\, and community partners\nAfter Party—music\, photos\, and connections that carry into Monday\nDress Code: Formal / Black-Tie Optional or Upscale Wonderland-Inspired Costume (masks optional). Think elegance first\, whimsy second. See our What to Wear Guide.\n\nhttps://ohiomsdc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/2025-OMSDC-Gala-what-are-you-wearing.mp4\n\n\nAward Categories\nCorporate Awards\n\nCorporation of the Year (by sales class)\nBuyer of the Year\nAdvocate of the Year\n\nMBE Awards\n\nSupplier of the Year (Class I–IV)\nEmerging Business of the Year\nLegacy Business of the Year\n\nNew in 2025 — Community Awards\n\nCommunity Impact Award\nPolicy & Advocacy Award\nYouth Entrepreneurship Award\n\n  \nEligibility: Nominations welcome from OMSDC members\, certified MBEs\, community partners\, chambers\, and allied organizations. Self-nominations allowed.\nDeadline for Community Partner Awards: Friday\, October 17\, 2025 at 11:59 p.m.\nSubmit a Nomination \n  \n\n\nProgram Timing (subject to final run-of-show)\n\n5:30 p.m. | Registration & Reception\n6:45 p.m. | Welcome & Opening Remarks\n7:00 p.m. | Dinner & Awards Program\n9:15 p.m. | After Party\n10:45 p.m. | Closing\n\n  \n\nTickets & Tables\nGeneral Admission (Corporate/Community): $450\nOMSDC Corporate Partner: $400\nMBE (OMSDC Certified): $200\nMBE (Unaffiliated): $250\nCorporate Table (10 seats): $3\,600 \n  \n\nSponsorship Opportunities\n\nTitle Sponsor — $15\,000 (“Presented by\,” brief welcome remarks\, top placement)\nAward Sponsor — $10\,000\nAfter Party Sponsor — $7\,500\nReception Sponsor — $5\,000\nRed Carpet Sponsor — $3\,500\nMBE-Only Market Sponsor — $1\,000\n\nProgram ads (print): $250 full page • $175 half (horizontal) \nTo reserve a sponsorship package\, and ad\, or to customize benefits: Become a Sponsor or email anagel@ohiomsdc.org. \n  \n\n  \nWe are excited to share that the Hilton Cleveland Downtown is the official hotel and host site for the 2025 OMSDC Annual Awards Gala. Our reserved room block ensures guests can stay steps away from all the Gala festivities while enjoying the convenience of being in the heart of downtown Cleveland. The Hilton is connected to the Huntington Convention Center and just a short walk from restaurants\, attractions\, and entertainment. \n\nFor those driving in\, parking is available at 1141 West 3rd Street\, Cleveland\, OH 44114. Hotel guests have reserved spots on the second level of the garage when available; otherwise\, parking is available in any unmarked space. Standard parking fees apply. \nOMSDC has secured a block of rooms at Hilton Cleveland Downtown for Gala guests. Please use the reservation link below to secure your room at the special group rate of $234 per night. \n\nHow Do I Book My Room at Hilton Cleveland Downtown?\nClick the link below to visit the booking page online\, or you can book by phone at (216) 413-5000. Be sure to mention OMSDC to receive your special rate. \n\nClick Here To Book Your Room\n\n  \nOMSDC has secured a block of rooms at Hilton Cleveland Downtown for the night of Friday\, November 21. Please use the information below to secure your room at a special rate. Reservations must be made by October 21\, 2025 to guarantee the discounted rate. \n\nWhat is the address?\nHilton Cleveland Downtown\n100 Lakeside Avenue East\nCleveland\, OH 44114 \n\nCheck-in: 4:00 PMCheck-out: 11:00 AM
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LOCATION:Hilton Cleveland Downtown\, 100 Lakeside Ave E\, Cleveland\, OH\, 44114\, United States
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SUMMARY:2026 Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join Us at the 2026 OMSDC Annual Meeting!\nThe Ohio Minority Supplier Development Council (OMSDC) is excited to invite you to  the 2026 Annual Meeting\, taking place on Thursday\, March 19\, 2026\, in Wilberforce\, Ohio\, at Central State University. \nOMSDC’s Annual Meeting is our signature convening for minority business leaders\, corporate executives\, community partners\, and other key stakeholders from across Ohio. It is where we take stock of the year\, share what is working\, and align on the priorities that will drive real outcomes in the year ahead. \nThis is also a milestone moment for OMSDC. We highlight measurable impact. We recognize leadership. We surface practical opportunities that strengthen supplier inclusion and expand economic participation. \nExpect a focused\, high-energy day built around meaningful conversations\, strategic updates\, and networking designed to lead to action. If you are a long-time partner\, you will leave with clarity and momentum. If you are new to OMSDC\, you will leave with context\, connections\, and a clear sense of how to engage. \nFor full details\, visit the Annual Meeting Event Page. \nWe look forward to welcoming you for an engaging\, outcomes-driven Annual Meeting.
URL:https://ohiomsdc.org/event/2026-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:Central State University\, Student Center\, 1400 Brush Row Road\, Wilberforce\, OH\, 45384\, United States
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SUMMARY:ConnectingOHIO 2026
DESCRIPTION:July 20 @ 9:00 am – July 21 @ 5:00 pm\, Cincinnati \nConnectingOHIO is where relationships turn into real business opportunity. \nThis two-day OMSDC event brings together certified minority businesses\, corporate procurement and supplier diversity leaders\, public-sector partners\, and ecosystem organizations from across Ohio for focused programming built around visibility\, deal flow\, and practical business growth. \nDay 1 begins at Topgolf West Chester with networking\, food\, and relationship-building in a more relaxed setting\, followed by a Welcome Reception at the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center. \nDay 2 takes place at the Freedom Center and features a Buyer Forum\, Business Expo\, Impact Labs\, and DealMaker + MatchDesk meetings designed to help move conversations toward opportunity. \nWhether you are a corporate buyer looking to strengthen your supplier base or a certified minority business ready to get in front of buyers with real intent\, ConnectingOHIO is built for the work that comes after the introduction. \nLearn more at OMSDCevents.com.Ready to attend? Buy tickets here.\nSponsorship opportunities are available now.
URL:https://ohiomsdc.org/event/connectingohio-2026/
CATEGORIES:ConnectingOHIO Expo,Signature Events
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SUMMARY:Annual Awards Gala 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Annual Awards Gala is where the year’s work gets recognized. \nEach fall\, OMSDC gathers Ohio’s business community for an evening that does something the rest of the year’s events don’t. We stop\, looks at what has actually been accomplished\, and name the organizations and individuals who economic development\, opportunity\, and investment in our communities forward in a meaningful way. \nThe 2026 Gala honors outstanding minority businesses and corporate members for their contributions to supplier inclusion and regional economic development. Recognition here reflects real outcomes: partnerships built\, contracts awarded\, programs delivered. The evening includes an opening reception\, dinner\, the awards program\, and an after party. \nColumbus brings Ohio’s full stakeholder community into one room — corporate\, public sector\, MBE\, and civic — for an evening worth being at. \nAward categories span corporate achievement\, MBE performance across business size\, and community impact. Nominations open soon. \nTickets\, tables\, and sponsorship opportunities are available. Sponsoring the Gala positions your organization as a partner in the work being celebrated. Not just a name in the program.
URL:https://ohiomsdc.org/event/annual-awards-gala-2026/
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