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09/03/2026

OhioMBE Daily Business Brief — September 3, 2026

OhioMBE Daily Business Brief
Cash • Contracts • Connections • Events
Thursday, September 3, 2026

Hiring is cooling. Manufacturing jobs are slipping. Small businesses cannot afford to wait for a downturn to protect their cash. Today’s brief turns the latest labor report into practical decisions business owners can make now and highlights next week’s OBDC training alongside two additional business opportunities.

Business News & Resources

Economic outlook • Reported September 2
Hiring is slowing. Is your business prepared?
U.S. private employers added just 38,000 jobs in August, according to the ADP National Employment Report cited by Reuters. Education and health services remained strong, but manufacturing lost 17,000 jobs and professional and business services lost 16,000.
Construction added 12,000 positions, offering one bright spot for contractors and suppliers.

OhioMBE Daily Business Brief — September 3, 2026 OhioMBE Daily Business Brief Cash • Contracts • Connections • Events Thursday, September 3, 2026 Hiring is cooling. Manufacturing job…

09/02/2026

OhioMBE Daily Business Brief — September 2, 2026

OhioMBE Daily Business Brief
Cash • Contracts • Connections • Events
Wednesday, September 2, 2026

Today’s brief welcomes a newly certified Ohio women-owned business, examines new financial disclosures tied to a major Ohio AI data-center project and highlights business events happening today and throughout September.

Business News & Resources

Women-owned business • New certification
EduAI Solutions joins the OWCC Certified community
The Ohio Women’s Chamber of Commerce has certified EduAI Solutions, a Reynoldsburg business founded and led by Stephanie Yates. The company provides practical artificial-intelligence education, training and workforce-development services for schools, nonprofits, community organizations and professional organizations.

OhioMBE Daily Business Brief — September 2, 2026 OhioMBE Daily Business Brief Cash • Contracts • Connections • Events Wednesday, September 2, 2026 Today’s brief welcomes a newl…

09/01/2026

The Ohio Women’s Chamber of Commerce (OWCC) is pleased to welcome EduAI Solutions, founded and led by Stephanie Yates, to our growing community of OWCC Certified women-owned businesses.

Based in Reynoldsburg, EduAI Solutions provides practical artificial intelligence education, training and workforce development for schools, nonprofits, community organizations and professional organizations.

Through hands-on workshops and customized learning experiences, EduAI Solutions helps individuals and organizations understand and confidently use AI in real-world settings. Services include AI literacy programs, staff professional development, workforce-readiness training, responsible AI education and customized workshops.

EduAI Solutions
Stephanie Yates, Founder & CEO
Professional Services
Reynoldsburg, Ohio
www.eduaisolutions.ai

Another Ohio woman-owned business added to THE list.

The Ohio Women’s Chamber of Commerce (OWCC) is pleased to welcome EduAI Solutions, founded and led by Stephanie Yates, to our growing community of OWCC Certified women-owned businesses. Based in Re…

08/31/2026

Is your business ready for the opportunity you want?

Join Lachandra B. Baker for Capacity Before Contracts and learn how to prepare your business to deliver when opportunity arrives.

📅 Sept. 9 | Noon | Online
Free for OBDC & OWCC members. Register at OHBDC.org

Winning a major contract or landing a new client can be a big moment for a small business. But getting the opportunity is only part of the equation. The Ohio Women’s Chamber of Commerce (OWCC) will…

08/31/2026

The August 31 OhioMBE Weekly is live! Contracts, OBDC classes, OWCC news and more at OhioMBE.com.

OhioMBE Weekly | August 31, 2026 Ohio’s Largest Black-Owned Business Newspaper OhioMBE Weekly August 31, 2026 Cash • Contracts • Connections A publication of The 912 Group • Publisher: Ronda …

08/31/2026

A federal audit questioned $20.9 million in costs connected to Ohio’s manufacturing-assistance program.

Today’s OhioMBE Daily Business Brief also features women-owned business news and OBDC’s September classes.

Read the complete brief at OhioMBE.com.

OhioMBE Daily Business Brief — August 31, 2026 OhioMBE Daily Business Brief Cash • Contracts • Connections • Events Monday, August 31, 2026 Today’s Monday edition covers public…

08/31/2026

Contractors with questions about a current project or construction business challenge will have another opportunity to get one-on-one guidance from an experienced construction professional.

The Ohio Business Development Center (OBDC) will host its next Ask the Construction Expert session on Wednesday, September 16, from noon to 1:15 p.m.

Instead of a traditional class or webinar, contractors can reserve a private 15-minute virtual consultation and bring the questions that matter to their business.

Participants can get guidance on topics including:

- Estimates and bids

- Construction contracts

- Blueprints and specifications

- Project management

- Change orders and subcontractors

- Bonding and insurance

- Business certifications

- Government contracting

- Payments and cash flow

- Other construction-related challenges

Your Project. Your Questions. Your 15 Minutes.

Each appointment is private and focused on the individual contractor's needs.

Contractors with questions about a current project or construction business challenge will have another opportunity to get one-on-one guidance from an experienced construction professional. The Ohi…

08/30/2026

Got a construction question? Get 15 minutes with a pro.

OBDC’s Ask the Construction Expert gives contractors a private 15-minute consultation to discuss a real project or business challenge.

Wednesday, September 16 | Noon–1:15 PM | Zoom

Only 5

08/30/2026

Add your business to THE list.

Get OWCC Certified and join a growing network of women-owned businesses across Ohio ready to connect with new customers, corporations and government agencies.

Certification means visibility, credibility

08/30/2026

September is a great time to get your business in front of OhioMBE readers — and we're making it affordable.

OhioMBE is introducing the $9.12 Business Spotlight, a September-only advertising promotion in the OhioMBE Daily Business Brief.

For just $9.12 per week, your business will receive five days of visibility, Monday through Friday.

Want the entire month? Get four weeks — up to 20 days of visibility — for just $36.48.

Your Business Spotlight Includes:

- Your business name

- A short promotional message

- Your website or contact link

- Placement in the OhioMBE Daily Business Brief Monday through Friday

- Exposure to OhioMBE's business audience

Why $9.12?

OhioMBE is published by The 912 Group, so we're having a little fun with our name while giving small businesses an affordable opportunity to get seen.

September is a great time to get your business in front of OhioMBE readers — and we’re making it affordable. OhioMBE is introducing the $9.12 Business Spotlight, a September-only advertising …