Our impact
Driving economic 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
$12.7B
Annual economic output
56,948
Jobs supported
$1.3B
Tax revenue
~500
OMSDC-certified MBEs
Every $1 spent with an MBE returns about $2.50 to our communities.
Source: OMSDC 2024 Economic Impact Report.
Explore the report
The figures above come from our most recent economic impact study. Read the full report for the methodology and the detail behind each number.
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-owned 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.
Invest in our work. Fuel Ohio’s future.
OMSDC connects nearly 500 minority-owned businesses with corporate and public-sector partners through:
- Matchmaking and sourcing events
- Strategic programs that help businesses scale sustainably
Your tax-deductible charitable contribution helps us expand certification, training and opportunities for minority-owned businesses statewide.
OMSDC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.