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Ohio Minority Supplier Development Council @ohiomsdc.bsky.social · 2d

30-day supplier discovery sprint

W1 set target: specs, volumes, windows, compliance. W2 map market: shortlist 5 by capability & location. W3 validate: structured calls on capacity, quality, lead time. W4 test: mini quote on normalized spec & onboarding. Result: qualified bench, clear next steps.

Ohio Minority Supplier Development Council @ohiomsdc.bsky.social · 3d

📊 Beyond the Bid. Preferred vs. Bench: Preferred = strategic partners vetted for a category, engaged first and held to higher obligations. Bench = prequalified roster with master terms where suppliers still compete. Use both: strategy + agility, faster sourcing, resilience, better value.

Ohio Minority Supplier Development Council @ohiomsdc.bsky.social · 4d

Welcoming The Honorable Donald “Don” R. Cravins, Jr. as a special guest at the 2025 OMSDC Awards Gala—Nov 21, Hilton Cleveland Downtown. Interim President & CEO of NMSDC and former U.S. Under Secretary who who helped cement MBDA as a federal agency .
🎟️ Tickets zurl.co/4tY1T
📅Register by Nov 16!

Ohio Minority Supplier Development Council @ohiomsdc.bsky.social · 6d

🚨 OH Opportunity Alert: Bedrock’s new images show “Cosm,” a ~64,000 sq-ft immersive sports/entertainment venue planned for Downtown Cleveland’s Gateway. Target construction start: early 2026 (pending approvals). Details: zurl.co/Zar5E

MBEs Get Certified: zurl.co/GdiUz

Ohio Minority Supplier Development Council @ohiomsdc.bsky.social · 8d

Self-Made Couture—OMSDC member & MBE—helps guests arrive in style and models what we celebrate: minority-owned excellence! Want a perfectly tailored, luxurious fit? Book by Nov 3 for pre-Gala delivery. Schedule a fitting zurl.co/IM8ZL
Gala zurl.co/JJRXf
Sponsorship Inquiries: [email protected]

Ohio Minority Supplier Development Council @ohiomsdc.bsky.social · 10d

🚨OH Opportunity Alert: Ohio TCA approved incentives for five projects totaling $2.1B+ statewide—Axium (Licking), Vantage Data Centers (Fairfield), Becker Mining (Knox), Ohio Bridge (Guernsey), VILPE (Warren). Details: zurl.co/EsKsO

MBE's Get Certified, Get Opportunities: zurl.co/4dUMB

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Ohio Minority Supplier Development Council @ohiomsdc.bsky.social · 11d

📊 Beyond the Bid: Nearshoring = faster lead times, lower safety stock, clearer quality. Invest in local suppliers to build agility and resilience. Use a two-source model (regional + global) with switch-over steps. Ohio jobs + stronger chains.

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Ohio Minority Supplier Development Council @ohiomsdc.bsky.social · 11d

Self-Made Couture—an OMSDC-certified MBE founded by Cleveland’s Brandon Chestnut—is the Gala’s Official Clothier. Get your very own custom tailored look that nails the Wonderland theme and photograph beautifully. Book your fitting by Nov 3: zurl.co/LKQCf

Gala Details - zurl.co/i7t24

Ohio Minority Supplier Development Council @ohiomsdc.bsky.social · 13d

🚨 OH Opportunity Alert: VEGA Americas opened a 120,000 sq-ft expansion in Mason, OH—doubling production capacity and onshoring electronics. MBEs in electronics, machining, packaging, logistics: introduce your firm with ESD-aware capabilities and quick lead times. 🚀 MBEs Get Certified: zurl.co/5z2c6

Ohio Minority Supplier Development Council @ohiomsdc.bsky.social · 15d

Nov 21, Hilton Cleveland Downtown: OMSDC Annual Awards Gala with emcee LaRese Purnell. Meet top executives, leaders, & policymakers. Awards, Native American Heritage Month presentation, live band + after-party. Tickets: zurl.co/W1EkI

Use code GROWTH25 by Oct 31 for $200 off general admission.

Ohio Minority Supplier Development Council @ohiomsdc.bsky.social · 16d

🚨 OH Opportunity Alert: Westrafo opens ~200k sq-ft plant in Trotwood (Dayton region), targeting ~230 jobs. Medium-voltage transformers. zurl.co/Pnb2G

🚀 MBEs in manufacturing/electrical/logistics—share capability statements to engage.
Get Certified, Get Opportunities zurl.co/QnDi5

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Ohio Minority Supplier Development Council @ohiomsdc.bsky.social · 16d

You’ve put in the work to get ready. Now step into the room where readiness turns into opportunity at the OMSDC Annual Awards Gala. One night of high-density networking and celebration with executives and leaders who can shape your 2026.

Real connections. Real outcomes. Tickets➡️ zurl.co/82eJK

Ohio Minority Supplier Development Council @ohiomsdc.bsky.social · 18d

Supplier onboarding shouldn’t be a scavenger hunt.🔍

Publish one checklist (W-9, ACH, COI, compliance certs, cyber Q, ESG, terms). Portal status. SLA: ≤10 biz days from “complete packet” to vendor ID. Add a fast track for certified MBEs. OMSDC can help.

Contact us: [email protected]

Ohio Minority Supplier Development Council @ohiomsdc.bsky.social · 18d

🚨OH Opportunity Alert: City of Dublin RFQ—Crosswalk Evaluation & Prioritization Study. Due Oct 17 @ 2 PM. MBEs in engineering, GIS, or traffic planning—don’t miss this.
👉 zurl.co/zskY3

🚀 Minority Business Leaders Get Certified 👉 zurl.co/yAFGN

Ohio Minority Supplier Development Council @ohiomsdc.bsky.social · 18d

A magical evening you cannot afford to miss! Nov 21, 2025 · Hilton Cleveland Downtown.

The OMSDC Annual Awards Gala is more than a celebration—it’s where ambition meets opportunity. Awards, networking, and a Wonderland Masquerade. Be in the room where momentum builds. Tickets: zurl.co/pYkAY

Ohio Minority Supplier Development Council @ohiomsdc.bsky.social · 19d

🚨OH Opportunity Alert! Join Manufacturing Works’ Nuts & Bolts Bash — Oct 16 | 5-8 PM | Cleveland. Network with Ohio manufacturers & supply-chain leaders.
Details 👉 zurl.co/9hpHU

🚀 MBEs: Don’t miss this chance to connect.
Certify 👉 zurl.co/iySRx

Ohio Minority Supplier Development Council @ohiomsdc.bsky.social · 19d

Nov 21, 2025 • Hilton Cleveland Downtown. The OMSDC Annual Awards Gala brings hundreds of buyers, supplier diversity leaders, and MBEs together for one night of connection and celebration. Build your FY26 pipeline, expand your network, and close the gap between intros and impact. zurl.co/ytLRQ

Ohio Minority Supplier Development Council @ohiomsdc.bsky.social · 20d

Honoring Indigenous Peoples’ Day. Indigenous nations have shaped North America for thousands of years. In Ohio, Shawnee, Miami, Seneca, Wyandot, Ottawa, Lenape, Cherokee and others built enduring legacies.

If you have vendor opportunities, get introduced to native Co's: [email protected]

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Ohio Minority Supplier Development Council @ohiomsdc.bsky.social · 25d

🚨OH Opportunity Alert: City of Dublin RFQ—Crosswalk Evaluation & Prioritization Study. Due Oct 17 @ 2 PM. MBEs in engineering, GIS, or traffic planning—don’t miss this.

👉 zurl.co/TvDym

🚀 Certify 👉 zurl.co/yZ6R3

Bids and Requests for Proposals – City of Dublin, Ohio, USA

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Ohio Minority Supplier Development Council @ohiomsdc.bsky.social · 26d

🚨OH Opportunity Alert: Join Manufacturing Works’ Nuts & Bolts Bash — Oct 16 | 5-8 PM | Cleveland. Network with Ohio manufacturers & supply-chain leaders. Get the details 👉 zurl.co/zCZgd

🚀 MBEs: Don’t miss this chance to connect. Get Certified 👉 zurl.co/tInat
Follow us for more opportunity alerts!

Events · Manufacturing Works Portal

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Ohio Minority Supplier Development Council @ohiomsdc.bsky.social · Oct 2

Beyond the bid: the lowest price can cost more later—rush freight, downtime, defects. Compare total cost + risk with a scorecard: run cost, lead-time/financial risk, OTIF/quality, ramp/switching effort, and contract levers. Often the second-lowest wins on TCO. Follow us for more supply chain tips!

Ohio Minority Supplier Development Council @ohiomsdc.bsky.social · Oct 1

We’re proud to celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month—recognizing the Hispanic and Latino MBEs powering Ohio’s growth through innovation, job creation, and resilient supply chains. If you’re a Hispanic/Latino-owned MBE, share your company link so our network can connect with you!

Ohio Minority Supplier Development Council @ohiomsdc.bsky.social · Sep 29

OH business leaders are building opportunity every day—through supplier diversity, advocacy, investment & entrepreneurship.

🏆 New OMSDC Community Awards 🏆
✨ Community Impact
✨ Policy & Advocacy
✨ Youth Entrepreneurship

Let's recognize those doing the work.

📅 Nominate by Oct 14: zurl.co/Qa4Tx

Ohio Minority Supplier Development Council @ohiomsdc.bsky.social · Sep 23

Progress isn't automatic or guaranteed. We move forward when we show up—together. Show up on 11/21 to celebrate those doing the work, as we renew our commitment to economic equity at the OMSDC Annual Awards Gala. Be in the room where it happens. Reserve seats or explore sponsorships: zurl.co/5gKem

Ohio Minority Supplier Development Council @ohiomsdc.bsky.social · Sep 19

Kicked off a week of partnerships 9/10 with AIABG in Columbus at Taste of Awadh. Eric Westley shared how Asian Indian–owned firms win corporate contracts. James Price showed how OMSDC connects suppliers to buyers. Join us: zurl.co/gHhVK

Thanks AIABG President Jasmine Clements and leaders!

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