OhioMBE, published by The 912 Group and Ronda Barber, is a semi-monthly newspaper that provides business tips , expert advice and bid notices to Ohio's minority business community. The newspaper has over 10,000 online subscribers and produces 5,000 hard copies that are distributed throughout the state of Ohio. The goal of OhioMBE and its programming activities are to provide access to contracting opportunities. The newspaper hosts a monthly procurement fair, where purchasing agents and small businesses are introduced to one another. Seminars are offered on a weekly basis to educate small business owners on the certification progress. The 912 Group is MBE, EDGE, FBE and LEDE certified.