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6 hours
Columbus Convention Center
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Wed, 07 May, 2025 at 10:00 am to 04:00 pm (GMT-04:00)
Columbus Convention Center
400 North High Street, Columbus, United States
Ohio Department of Transportation is proud to announce the 2025 Ohio Small Business Opportunity Expo!
The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) will host the 2nd Biennial Ohio Small Business Opportunity Expo at the Greater Columbus Convention Center on Wednesday, May 7, 2025. This event will feature up to 150 booths from state agencies, local governments, and private sector corporations to highlight their opportunities, programs, and services for Small Businesses.
Please visit Ohio Small Business Opportunity Expo | Ohio Department of Transportation to learn more information about this event.
EVENT INFORMATION:
Where: Greater Columbus Convention Center
400 N. High St. Columbus, OH 43215
When: Wednesday, May 7, 2025, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Info: Registered booth attendees will consist of the following: Federal & Local Government Agencies, State Agencies/Boards & Commissions, Private Sector Corporations, and Small/Medium/Large Businesses.
Info: National Anthem. Ohio Governor Mike DeWine (video greeting). Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose (video greeting). Ohio Department of Transportation Director greeting.
Info: Location: Room C170. Finding State and Federal Opportunities & How to Submit Bids: An Overview of Ohio Buys & System for Award Management (SAM).
Info: Location: Room C171. Get to know the Ohio Minority Business Development Division: MBE EDGE WBE VBE Certification Overview and Financial Incentive Program Overview for Small Businesses.
Info: Location: Room C172. Doing Business with Municipalities: How to Navigate the Bidding Process, Contracting Opportunities, and Vendor Registration.
Info: Location: Room C 180/181: Business Opportunities w/ Ohio Transit Agencies
Info: Location: Room C170: Doing Business with Walsh Construction & Kokosing Construction and Brent Spence Bridge Corridor Update
Info: Location: Room C 171: SBA Lending Programs for Small Businesses; ECDI Lending Programs;
Info: Location: Room C 172: Overview of ODOT's DBE and SBE Certification Programs
Info: Location: Room C180/181: Foundations of Cybersecurity for Ohio Small Businesses; The Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC) is committed in providing the necessary resources for your small business’ success. In this session, you will learn about BWC coverage and rebate programs;
Info: Thank you for attending and making the event a success!
Also check out other Workshops in Columbus, Business events in Columbus, Exhibitions in Columbus.
Tickets for 2025 OHIO SMALL BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY EXPO can be booked here.
| Ticket type | Ticket price |
|---|---|
| General Registration | Free |
| Booth Registration- Gov't. Agency | Free |
| Booth Registration- Business / Non-Government | 30 USD |
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