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State Spending Plans Released
Special to The Truth
State agencies spend millions of dollars each year on
services and supplies, and Governor John R. Kasich has made
it a priority to ensure that at least 15 percent of state
spending will be with Ohio certified minority businesses.
State agencies have put together spending plans outlining
their needs for Fiscal Year 2015, and these plans are now
ready for review.
“Minority businesses can now see how state agencies spend
their money,” said Jackie Williams, director of the Minority
Business Development Division. “From IT services to office
supplies to auto dealers to medical service providers, the
state needs it all. Now is the time for minority businesses
to see if they are in a position to do business with the
state.”
In order to do business with the state, minority businesses
must be certified. Minority businesses can contact their
local
Minority Business Assistance Centers
to become certified. In cases where there is a pending
contract opportunity, businesses may qualify for priority
certification which can be completed in one week. The
Minority Business Assistance Centers are staffed with
certified business counselors that can also assist minority
entrepreneurs and business owners with loan and bond
packaging services, management, technical, financial and
contract procurement assistance.
To see agency spending plans, go to
www.Ohio.gov |
