Ohio Women’s Chamber of Commerce
A Program of the Ohio Business Development Center
Cash. Contracts. Connections.
Helping Ohio women entrepreneurs access business resources, certification, capital, contracting opportunities, training, advocacy, and meaningful relationships.
Meet Our OWCC Certified Businesses
OWCC Certified businesses now represent sports, construction, retail, education, wellness, fitness, and professional services across Central Ohio. Meet our newest certified businesses, then explore the full directory to connect with women-owned suppliers and service providers.
Certified. Visible. Connected.
The Ohio Women’s Business Directory helps corporations, government agencies, nonprofits, institutions, community partners, and consumers identify and connect with certified women-owned businesses.
Newest Certified Businesses
The Torch Room, LLC
Helping adults prioritize their physical and internal well-being through fitness classes, workshops, educational seminars, and community wellness events.
Visit The Torch Room →
HH&M Masonry
Delivering brick, block, stone, and demolition services for new construction, additions, and renovation projects throughout Ohio.
Visit HH&M Masonry →
All League Sports
Providing professional sports officiating, sports management, and wellness-focused services for track, basketball, volleyball, and other programs.
Visit All League Sports →Explore All Certified Businesses
Looking for Women-Owned Suppliers?
OWCC connects buyers and community partners with certified women-owned businesses throughout Ohio.
Search the Directory
Browse OWCC Certified businesses by company name, industry, location, owner, product, or service.
Find Qualified Suppliers
Identify potential vendors, service providers, subcontractors, business partners, and purchasing opportunities.
Partner With OWCC
Work with OWCC on supplier outreach, matchmaking, procurement events, sponsorships, and curated introductions.
Funding HER Future 2026 Recap
The Funding HER Future Brunch Experience brought together women entrepreneurs, funding partners, lenders, and business resource organizations from across Ohio for an afternoon focused on access to capital, business growth, and meaningful connections.
Women gathered to invest in themselves, their businesses, and their futures. The room was filled with ambition, wisdom, resilience, and a genuine desire to see one another succeed.
The Power of Women Was on Full Display
What stood out most was not only the information shared from the stage. It was the conversations happening at every table. Women encouraging women. Business owners sharing resources. New relationships being formed. Future collaborations being discussed.
The Ohio Women’s Chamber of Commerce thanks our speakers, funding partners, sponsors, volunteers, and every woman who attended. Together, we created a space where women entrepreneurs could learn, grow, and be inspired.
About OWCC
The Ohio Women’s Chamber of Commerce is a statewide initiative dedicated to supporting, connecting, and advancing women-owned businesses across Ohio.
OWCC provides educational programs, networking opportunities, advocacy, certification resources, and business development services designed to help women entrepreneurs build stronger and more sustainable businesses.
As a program of the Ohio Business Development Center, OWCC connects women business owners to capital, contracts, connections, training, and practical resources that support long-term business success.
Whether you are launching a business, building a side hustle, seeking funding, pursuing certification, expanding into government contracting, or looking to build relationships with other women business owners, OWCC is here to help you move forward.
Programs & Services
Women-Owned Business Certification
OWCC offers an accessible certification process designed to help women-owned businesses gain recognition, visibility, and access to new opportunities.
Learn MoreCertified Business Directory
Discover OWCC Certified businesses and connect with women-owned suppliers, service providers, and community partners throughout Ohio.
Search DirectoryFunding & Capital Resources
Connect with lenders, funding partners, financial education, and capital-readiness resources designed to help your business grow.
Business Training
Participate in workshops, webinars, and professional development programs focused on business growth, operations, certification, and contracting.
Networking Events
Attend statewide events designed to create meaningful relationships with women entrepreneurs, resource providers, buyers, and business leaders.
Supplier Diversity Connections
Access procurement information, corporate supplier-diversity connections, government contracting resources, matchmaking, and business opportunities.
OBDC Notary Services
Mobile and appointment-based notary services are available through the Ohio Business Development Center for business owners and community members.
Phone: 380-222-0095
Email: Notary@ohbdc.org
Women-Owned Business Certification
Get Recognized
OWCC Women’s Business Certification identifies and recognizes businesses that are at least 51% woman-owned, operated, and controlled.
The certification process is designed to be straightforward and accessible for solo businesses, side hustles, startups, consultants, and established companies.
Visit Certification PageCertification May Help With
- Business visibility and credibility
- Listing in the Ohio Women’s Business Directory
- Supplier-diversity conversations
- Contracting and procurement readiness
- Access to women-focused business resources
- Introductions to potential buyers and partners
Join the Ohio Women’s Chamber of Commerce
Membership Is Pay What You Can
OWCC is building a statewide network of women entrepreneurs, professionals, business owners, nonprofit leaders, and community advocates who believe in economic opportunity for women.
Whether you are a solo business, side hustle, startup, freelancer, consultant, nonprofit leader, or established business owner, OWCC provides resources, relationships, and opportunities designed to help you grow.
Join OWCCMember Benefits
- Networking opportunities
- Educational workshops
- Certification support
- Access to business resources
- Event discounts
- Business visibility opportunities
- Supplier diversity and procurement information
Business Resources
OhioMBE
OhioMBE is Ohio’s largest Black-owned business newspaper, sharing contracting opportunities, business news, supplier-diversity updates, and small-business connections across Ohio.
Visit OhioMBE.com →Ohio Business Development Center
OBDC provides training, certification support, business services, construction programming, planroom access, and professional support for small businesses.
Visit OHBDC.org →OBDC Planroom
The OBDC Planroom helps contractors and small businesses access construction plans, specifications, bid opportunities, and related project information.
Visit OBDCplanroom.org →Ohio Diversity Networks
Discover and share statewide business events, networking opportunities, workshops, conferences, and community programs.
Visit OhioDiversityNetworks.com →Ready to Grow With OWCC?
Join a growing statewide network committed to helping women entrepreneurs access capital, contracts, connections, certification, training, visibility, and community.