Certification

The Ohio Business Development Center (OBDC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, founded by Ronda Watson Barber, whose mission is to provide professional assistance and guidance to small businesses across the State of Ohio.OBDC has a network of professionals in the areas of legal, accounting, MBE/WBE/DBE certification, marketing, and general business consulting.OBDC develops and coordinates programming such as webinars, workshops, seminars, and professional consultations.OBDC has partnered with the City of Columbus, Franklin County, the Women’s Business Center of Ohio, Wesbanco Bank and OhioMBE to provide economic opportunities and trainings to small businesses.