9:00 AM - 9:30 AM: Registration and breakfast
9:30 AM - 9:45 AM: Welcome and morning speakers
- Patrick Losinski – CEO, Columbus Metropolitan Library
- Mayor Andrew J. Ginther – City of Columbus
- Director Lydia Mihalik – Ohio Department of Development
9:45 AM - 10:00 AM: Agency remarks
- Dr. Angela Chapman – Superintendent, Columbus City Schools
- Damika Withers – Franklin County Board of Commissioners, Chief Economic Equity & Inclusion Officer
- Niel Jurist – MORPC, Senior Director of Communications & Engagement
10:00 AM - 10:10 AM: Transition to Breakout Sessions - Networking Break
10:10 AM - 11:10 AM: A.M. Breakout Sessions
- How to get certified (City of Columbus, Columbus City Schools, State of Ohio)
- Procurement (City of Columbus, Columbus City Schools, Franklin County, State of Ohio)
- Getting Contracts and Bidding (Columbus City Schools, Columbus Metropolitan Library, MORPC)
11:10 AM - 11:20 AM: Transition to Main Room – Boxed Lunch Pickup
11:20 AM - 11:30 AM: Agency Remarks
- Councilmember Nicholas J. Bankston – Columbus City Council
- Commissioner Kevin L. Boyce – President, Franklin County Board of Commissioners
11:30 AM - 12:45 PM: Lunch & Capital Funding Panel Discussion
Moderator:
- Monica Womack – Chief, Minority Business Development Division, Ohio Department of Development
Panelists:
- Deonna Barnett – CEO, Aventi Enterprises
- Steve Fireman – President/General Counsel, ECDI
- Malik Malone – Business Advisor, Ohio Minority Business Development Agency
- Vonisha Turner – Business Support Specialist, Freedom Equity
- Jeffery Washington – Commercial Lending Relationship Manager, Wright-Patt Credit Union
- Adelphi Bank
12:45 PM - 12:55 PM: Transition to Breakout Sessions - Networking Break
12:55 PM - 1:55 PM: P.M. Breakout Sessions
- How to get certified (City of Columbus, Columbus City Schools, State of Ohio)
- Procurement (City of Columbus, Columbus City Schools, Franklin County, State of Ohio)
- Getting Contracts and Bidding (Columbus City Schools, Columbus Metropolitan Library, MORPC)
1:55 PM - 2:10 PM: Transition to Main Room – Networking Break
2:10 PM - 2:30 PM: Closing Remarks
- Dr. Kenyona Walker – Director of Equity, Columbus City Schools
- Jason Jenkins – Chief Diversity Officer, City of Columbus Office of Diversity and Inclusion
2:30 PM – 3:30 PM: Vendor Showcase – Current/Upcoming Procurement Opportunities
4:00 PM: Reception - Brass Eye Rooftop at The Junto