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10/30/2026

They’re on THE LIST—and in the winner’s circle!

Congratulations to **Next Step Recovery Center LLC**, owned by **Kimberly Shepherd**, on earning **Ohio Women’s Chamber of Commerce certification** and receiving **2026 Top Family Business recognition at the OhioMBE Awards!**

This Columbus-based, family-operated business provides behavioral health services, recovery support, and transitional housing for individuals and families affected by addiction.

Join us in celebrating their work and these two accomplishments. Explore the certified business directory at **WomeninOhio.com** and read more at **OhioMBE.com**.

10/30/2026

They’re on THE LIST—and in the winner’s circle!

Congratulations to **Next Step Recovery Center LLC**, owned by **Kimberly Shepherd**, on earning **Ohio Women’s Chamber of Commerce certification** and receiving **2026 Top Family Business recognition at the OhioMBE Awards!**

This Columbus-based, family-operated business provides behavioral health services, recovery support, and transitional housing for individuals and families affected by addiction.

Join us in celebrating their work and these two accomplishments. Explore the certified business directory at **WomeninOhio.com** and read more at **OhioMBE.com**.



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Columbus-based company also recognized as a 2026 Top Family Business at the OhioMBE Awards COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Ohio Women’s Chamber of Commerce (OWCC) welcomes Next Step Recovery Center LLC, owned…

10/29/2026

Your next customer could be shopping online. Is your business ready?

Join OBDC and Columbus Region MBAC for Start Selling Online & Get Holiday-Ready on November 17, noon–1 p.m. Eastern, online.

Explore selling options—including Etsy, Shopify, Amazon, eBay and your own website—and learn how to prepare listings, price for profit and plan promotions for Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday.

You’ll receive practical checklists to help put your plan into action.

Register at OHBDC.org.



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Tuesday, November 17, 2026 | Noon–1 p.m. Eastern | Online via Zoom Ready to reach more customers online and prepare your business for holiday sales? Join the Ohio Business Development Center (OBDC)…

10/29/2026

Wendy’s largest shareholder has put a $1.4 billion offer on the table to take the Dublin-based restaurant company private.

Today’s OhioMBE Daily Business Brief also examines record results at two Central Ohio banks, a $38 million Columbus State project with student child care, Land-Grant’s acquisition of Nocterra Brewing and opportunities inside Ohio’s infrastructure supply chain.

Read the complete OhioMBE Daily Business Brief at OhioMBE.com.



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OhioMBE OhioMBE Daily Business Brief Cash • Contracts • Connections • Events Thursday, October 29, 2026 Today’s lead: Wendy’s largest shareholder has put a $1.4 billion offer on the table to take t…

10/28/2026

Is business certification on your to-do list? Get clear on where to begin.

Join the Ohio Business Development Center for Certification 101 on Tuesday, November 10, with two sessions to fit your schedule: 11:30 a.m. or 6 p.m.

Learn about eligibility, documents to gather and how to prepare your application. Take the next step toward pursuing contracting opportunities.

Register at OHBDC.org.



https://ohiombe.com/archives/27459

Learn how business certification can support your pursuit of contracting opportunities. The Ohio Business Development Center (OBDC) will offer Certification 101 on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, with …

10/28/2026

The Toledo Blade may cease publication after more than 190 years, putting 116 jobs and an essential piece of Ohio’s local-news infrastructure at risk.

The October 28 OhioMBE Daily Business Brief also examines Kroger’s controversial $3 million federal grant, a growing Boardman medical-equipment company and new investment across Ohio.

Read the complete OhioMBE Daily Business Brief at OhioMBE.com.



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Ohio approved incentives for 10 projects expected to create 1,359 jobs and more than $2.2 billion in investment, led by a 606-job Bayer manufacturing project in New Albany.

10/27/2026

OhioMBE Daily Business Brief – October 27, 2026

Three newly announced Ohio business expansions are expected to create 162 jobs across Columbus, Westerville and Medina while retaining another 156 manufacturing positions....

Three newly announced Ohio business expansions are expected to create 162 jobs across Columbus, Westerville and Medina while retaining another 156 manufacturing positions.

10/26/2026

The celebration continues—and so do the opportunities.

The October 26 OhioMBE Weekly features all nine top businesses recognized at the 2026 OhioMBE Awards, the People’s Choice winners, our honorees and the partners who helped bring Ohio’s business community together.

Also inside:

• Columbus City Schools and CMHA contracting opportunities
• The CAM Company’s OWCC Women’s Business Certification
• 21 FREE OBDC business-training replays—no membership required
• The latest Publisher’s Note on leadership and accountability at Columbus City Schools
• Upcoming bid deadlines and business resources

Recognition should lead to action. Congratulate a recipient. Purchase from their business. Make a referral. Follow up on a connection.

Read the complete issue at OhioMBE.com and subscribe to the Daily Business Brief to stay informed throughout the week.

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Cash • Contracts • Connections



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OHIO’S LARGEST BLACK-OWNED BUSINESS NEWSPAPER OhioMBE Weekly October 26, 2026 Cash • Contracts • Connections A publication of The 912 Group • Publisher: Ronda Watson Barber OhioMBE Weekly connects …

10/17/2026

This is the last weekend to vote! Show your favorite Ohio business some love at OhioMBEAwards.com.

10/16/2026

Welcome to THE LIST! Congratulations to our newest OWCC Certified businesses:

Elite National Building Services — Denise Ransom
Commercial cleaning and construction final cleaning in Columbus.

Unlucky Umbrella Studio — Kasandra Murray
Marketing strategy and operations consulting to help businesses grow.

Two women-owned businesses bringing talent, expertise, and solutions to Ohio. Get to know them, share their services, and consider them for your next project.

Explore the directory at WomeninOhio.com. Read the announcement at OhioMBE.com.