Ohio Minority Supplier Development Council, since 1972
We grow businesses to grow markets.
We connect Ohio businesses with the buyers, credentials and resources they need to compete for corporate work and grow.
2026 OMSDC Annual Awards Gala
Mosaic of Excellence
Every Story. Every Culture. One Legacy.
Friday, November 20, 2026 · 6:00 PM
The Exchange at Bridge Park, Dublin, Ohio
Ticket sales close November 7
What’s growing
Same organization. A wider front door.
OhioBGA, the Ohio Business Growth Alliance, is a DBA of OMSDC. It’s how we’re opening our programs to more Ohio businesses that are ready to compete for corporate work.
OMSDC is not going anywhere. Our mission, our NMSDC affiliation and MBE Certification all continue.
What this means for members →
Who we serve
Growth works when every side of the deal is ready.
For Businesses
Get certified, get ready for corporate contracts, and meet the buyers who need what you do.
Explore business programs →For Corporate Partners
Reach qualified, contract-ready suppliers and build a stronger sourcing pipeline.
Why partner with us →
For Funders and Community Partners
Invest in business growth that supports jobs and stronger local economies.
See how to invest →Programs
What’s available now, and what’s next.
MBE Certification
National minority business certification through our NMSDC affiliation. Apply or recertify on the NMSDC Hub.
How to apply →Available nowCorporate Contract Ready
Through our partner, ProcuraFind
A readiness credential built around what corporate procurement teams expect, from documentation to sourcing preparation.
About the credential →Available nowMatchDesk
Business profiles, matching, a member directory and meeting coordination between suppliers and buyers.
How to join ↗OngoingBusiness education and webinars
Practical sessions on branding, marketing, AI adoption, digital tools and contracting readiness.
Upcoming sessions →Coming 2027SBE Certification
A new certification pathway for qualifying small businesses, alongside MBE Certification. Join the waitlist to hear first.
Join the waitlist →Our impact
Certified businesses, measured in Ohio's economy.
$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. Now imagine the returns for Ohio when nearly 500 MBEs becomes 5,000.
Source: OMSDC 2024 Economic Impact Report
Business Growth RoadmapLaunching in 2027
One path from where your business is to where it can grow.
- 01
Assess
Identify strengths, gaps, readiness and goals.
- 02
Plan
Set priorities and match them to the right resources.
- 03
Build
Add training, credentials and technical assistance.
- 04
Connect
Meet relevant buyers, funders and business partners.
- 05
Grow
Compete for contracts, add revenue and create jobs.
Get involved
Help shape what comes next.
Validate
Help us test and refine the Business Growth Roadmap and our new offerings.
Share your input →Invest
Support the work with your time, talent or treasure, through sponsorship, expertise or a gift.
Donate or sponsor →Connect
Open doors to corporate decision-makers, funders and institutions who should know us.
Make an introduction →