A two-day event built around one question:
What does it actually take to grow your business?

Business owners come to meet the procurement teams and companies who are sourcing right now, hear directly from buyers about what they need, and walk away with specific next steps. Corporate and public-sector partners come to find qualified suppliers, learn what's working across the ecosystem, and build the relationships that strengthen their supply chains.

The buyers don't hand contracts to businesses they've never met. ConnectingOHIO puts you in the room before the next opportunity is on the table.

You should leave with:

• New relationships and warmer follow-up opportunities
• A clear understanding of what buyers need and how they decide
• Practical guidance on outreach, capability statements, and positioning
• Greater visibility for your products, services, and capabilities
• Specific next steps for pursuing customers, suppliers, and partnerships

Business Expo.

If you're interested in meeting new potential suppliers and vendors, get a "Expo Visitor Access Pass" and walk the exhibit floor July 21 from 10:30 am - 1:30 pm. Only $20 to start making new connections.

Day 1 — Monday, July 20

12:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Topgolf West Chester
9568 Water Front Dr, West Chester Township, OH 45069

Networking, food, and time to connect in a relaxed setting. No golf experience needed — Day 1 is about meeting people and building momentum before the business programming begins.

6:00 PM - 10:00 PM | National Underground Railroad Freedom Center
50 E Freedom Way, Cincinnati, OH 45202

Welcome Reception Dinner to deepen the day's connections and set the tone for Day 2, in one of Cincinnati's most meaningful venues.

Day 2 — Tuesday, July 21

8:00 AM - 4:00 PM | National Underground Railroad Freedom Center
50 E Freedom Way, Cincinnati, OH 45202

A full day built around access, insight, and action:

• Breakfast & Opening Remarks (8:00–9:00 AM)
• Buyer Forum — buyers share what it takes to become a vendor, what requirements matter, and what causes a business to get screened out
• Business Expo — a three-hour showcase to meet customers and partners, discover supplier capabilities, and build visibility across the ConnectingOHIO network
• Impact Labs — practical sessions on business growth, supplier readiness, and positioning
• DealMaker & MatchDesk — curated one-on-one meetings designed for relevant conversations and real follow-up

Space is limited, and registration closes July 13.

Hosted by the Ohio Minority Supplier Development Council.

For the latest agenda, speaker announcements, and updates, visit OMSDCevents.com and follow us on social at @ohiomsdc.