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2025 OhioMBE People’s Choice Awards Directory

2025 OhioMBE People’s Choice Awards Directory

Top MBE (Minority Business Enterprise)
  • Aftermath General Contracting & Janitorial Cleaning LLC

    Serving Northeast Ohio with professional contracting and janitorial services that keep workplaces clean and healthy.

    Akron
  • ALLEY BURGER

    Established in 2021 with a bold vision to merge art and food into an unforgettable experience. A Columbus hub where community and culinary craft meet.

    Columbus
  • Be Whole Financial Enterprise

    Empowers individuals and families with holistic financial solutions including debt elimination and credit advocacy for long-term financial freedom.

    Westerville
  • CMI-HR Facility Solutions LLC

    Certified MBE/WBE/EDGE staffing agency providing reliable workforce solutions to logistics, manufacturing, and government clients across Central Ohio.

    Galloway
  • Columbus Archery

    The first Black and Queer-owned archery studio in Columbus, blending sport and mindfulness to cultivate focus, patience, and self-confidence.

    Columbus
  • Exclusively BA

    A women-led business development agency providing strategy, marketing, and sales solutions to help businesses grow and connect to new opportunities.

    Huron
  • G. Warren Wealth Enterprise, LLC

    Provides identity protection and legal service plans, along with consulting in insurance, finance, and wealth strategies across the US and Canada.

    Columbus
  • Majestic Rehab and Remodeling LLC

    Woman-owned janitorial service established in 2018, now a 16-person operation serving property management, commercial, industrial, and government clients.

    Columbus
  • Natural Green Cleaning Services

    Eco-friendly cleaning company using non-toxic products to deliver spotless results while protecting health and the environment.

    Columbus
  • Remarkable Marketing & Ad Solutions

    Creative marketing firm serving small businesses with strategies in branding, social media, events, and brand development—plus virtual assistant services.

    Columbus
  • Smoot Construction

    A nationally recognized, family-owned firm delivering civic, healthcare, higher education, and infrastructure projects with a legacy of workforce diversity.

    Columbus
  • The CAM Company LLC

    Supplier of safety workwear, PPE, and equipment, certified MBE/WBE/EDGE/DBE, with an online store of 5,000+ products and nationwide distribution.

    Westerville
  • To Go For Your Soul

    Luxury traveling private chef services providing premium in-home dining, catering, weddings, corporate, and milestone events nationwide.

    Columbus
  • Ultimate Health Care Solutions

    Training future healthcare professionals in STNA, Phlebotomy, and EKG with a focus on excellence, compliance, and community impact.

    Columbus
  • Your Recovery Counseling

    Behavioral health and substance abuse provider, CARF-accredited and state-certified, offering trauma-informed care across all 88 Ohio counties.

    Cleveland
Top FBE (Female Business Enterprise)
  • Eye Co.

    WBE- and MBE-certified concierge optometry practice providing dry eye care, aesthetics, and comprehensive eye health with a family and community focus.

    Columbus
  • Katbro Ltd

    Event marketing and branding agency specializing in authentic storytelling, strategy, and engagement for impact-driven organizations.

    Columbus
  • Makeup by Ahshia LLC

    Luxury bridal beauty collective founded by Ahshia Cavin, delivering artistry rooted in faith, service, and empowerment for brides of all cultures.

    Cleveland
  • Meadows Counseling Group

    Founded by Dr. Chanté Meadows, LISW-S, providing therapy, coaching, and professional development with a focus on trauma, diversity, and holistic wellness.

    Columbus
  • Melanated PR Plug

    Founded in 2024, Melanated PR Plug amplifies voices of Black-owned businesses and creatives through media relations, strategy, and culturally rooted storytelling.

    Lima
  • Rise Consulting Solutions

    Minority- and woman-owned consulting firm offering credit education, tax strategy, and business formation services to empower underserved communities.

    Lakewood
  • Seraphina Safety Apparel

    Woman-owned safety apparel company specializing in flame-resistant gear for hazardous occupations, partnering with inclusive workforce initiatives.

    Cortland
  • The Chimney Guys

    Chimney and home improvement firm led by Katie Poole, committed to safety, sustainability, employee training, and community service.

    Pataskala
  • The Heart’s Haven Center for Counseling

    Provides safe, affirming mental health and counseling services across Ohio, supported by a team of 20+ clinicians and case managers.

    Toledo
  • Work Space, LLC

    Coworking hub in Sandusky supporting small businesses, entrepreneurs, and creatives with flexible space and a collaborative community.

    Sandusky
  • Your Recovery Counseling

    Dedicated to breaking barriers to behavioral health with CARF-accredited and state-certified trauma-informed counseling services across Ohio.

    Beachwood
Top Family-Owned Business
  • Smoot Construction

    Fourth-generation, family-owned construction management company delivering landmark projects while fostering diversity and community impact.

    Columbus
  • Young Entrepreneurs Across America

    Student development program empowering college students to run businesses with real-world leadership, sales, and financial experience.

    Shelby Township
Best Non-Profit
  • Autism Society of Ohio

    Statewide coalition connecting families with resources, advocacy, and support to improve quality of life for those in the autism community.

    Worthington
  • Help For Homelessness And Beyond Inc.

    Nonprofit providing housing support, food security, education, and resources to at-risk youth, survivors of domestic abuse, and homeless families.

    Columbus
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