Ohio Minority Supplier Development Council

In observance of Memorial Day, OMSDC will be closed as we pause to honor those who gave their lives in service to our country.

This day is a reminder that history is carried forward by people who sacrifice for something beyond themselves. Their courage, service, and legacy continue to shape the freedoms and opportunities we work to protect and strengthen.

We wish everyone a safe and meaningful Memorial Day.

OMSDC will resume operations Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at 9:00 AM EDT.

Congratulations to Pei-Chen Jane Lee, President & CEO of UNICON International, on being honored by WBEC ORV as part of its inaugural Women of Distinction class.

This recognition celebrates women business owners whose leadership, innovation, and impact are helping strengthen industries, communities, and the supplier inclusion ecosystem.

Jane’s story is a powerful example of what long-term excellence looks like. Since founding UNICON in 1990, she has built a trusted workforce, IT solutions, and managed services firm with a track record rooted in performance, resilience, and relationships.

We’re proud to celebrate Jane, UNICON, and this well-earned recognition.

Read more about Jane’s journey and UNICON’s 35-year legacy: https://ohiomsdc.org/2026/05/thirty-five-years-of-proving-whats-possible-how-unicons-jane-lee-turned-a-two-year-leave-into-a-legacy/

ConnectingOHIO 2026 starts at Topgolf West Chester.

Join us July 20 for an evening of connection, conversation, and relationship-building with minority business leaders, corporate procurement teams, public-sector partners, and community organizations from across Ohio.

Day 1 is designed to make networking easier before the full Day 2 experience at the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center.

Learn more, purchase tickets, or join our newsletter:
https://omsdcevents.com/

ConnectingOHIO 2026 kicks off with a day built for real connection.

On July 20, we’re bringing minority business leaders, corporate procurement teams, public-sector partners, and ecosystem organizations together at Topgolf West Chester for Day 1 of ConnectingOHIO.

This is the relationship-building side of the event. Less formal. More conversational. Designed to help attendees meet the right people before Day 2 programming begins at the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center.

Whether you’re a business leader looking to build relationships with new customers, a corporate partner looking to connect with qualified suppliers, or a community leader looking to strengthen Ohio’s business ecosystem, Day 1 is where the momentum starts.

Learn more about ConnectingOHIO, purchase tickets, or join our newsletter: https://omsdcevents.com

Sponsorships are open for ConnectingOHIO 2026.

This is a strong fit for organizations that want a clearer line from sponsorship to sourcing conversations, buyer access, visibility, and pipeline-building.

ConnectingOHIO brings together minority business leaders, corporate procurement teams, public-sector partners, and ecosystem organizations for two days built around real business activity.

This year includes:

Day 1 networking at Topgolf West Chester, and n evening Welcome Reception at the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center
Day 2 programming at the Freedom Center, including the Business Expo, Impact Labs, and DealMaker + MatchDesk meetings

The first 10 sponsors at Copper level or higher receive a complimentary expo booth.

If your organization wants to show up where relationships turn into opportunity, let’s talk.

View the sponsorship guide: https://zurl.co/pXCmF
Contact James Price: [email protected]

Our 2026 Annual Meeting set a strong tone for 2026. We had honest conversations, practical sessions, and a clear focus on business outcomes.

ConnectingOHIO 2026 brings that same focus to Cincinnati on July 20–21 with a stronger two-day format built around relationship-building, business visibility, and deal flow.

Topgolf on Day 1. The Freedom Center on Day 2.
A Buyer Forum, Business Expo, Impact Labs, and curated meetings designed to move conversations toward opportunity.

If the Annual Meeting helped set direction, ConnectingOHIO is where more of the work moves forward. Join us!

Get your tickets: https://zurl.co/zN2sc

ConnectingOHIO 2026 is open for registration.

Join OMSDC in Cincinnati on July 20–21 for two days focused on connection, visibility, and real business opportunity.

Day 1 starts at Topgolf West Chester and ends with a Welcome Reception at the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center. Day 2 brings the Buyer Forum, Business Expo, Impact Labs, and DealMaker + MatchDesk meetings. Get the details at https://omsdcevents.com/

Tickets are on sale now. Spots are limited. Get yours today!
https://buytickets.at/ohiominoritysupplierdevelopment/2016776

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