City Of Columbus

Michael Coleman, Mayor Frederick J. Yates, Director 614/645-4764 FAX 614/645-6669 TDD 614/645-6200 e-mail:eboco@columbus.gov

Letter From the Director

Welcome to the City Of Columbus’ Equal Business Opportunity Commission Office (EBOCO) website. As one of the largest single consumers of goods and services in Central Ohio, Columbus is committed to business development, equal access, fair competition, and unlimited opportunity for all business.

The mission of the Equal Business Opportunity Commission Office is to promote the inclusiveness of minority and female owned businesses within the city’s procurement process and to facilitate via race and gender neutral tools, the equitable awarding of contracts to minority and female business enterprises.

These tools include an aggressive internal and external outreach program, bid specification review, technical assistance, and review of city procurement practices. EBOCO also monitors, tracks and reports Minority and Female Business participation as well as the City’s compliance with state and federal affirmative action regulations.

Under the leadership of Mayor Michael Coleman, EBOCO continually strives to live up to the goals of Columbus Covenant. While our principle goal is the creation of opportunities for small, minority and women owned businesses the rationale for that commitment is based on the acknowledgement that the economic vitality of that business community will have a significant impact on the neighborhood they are located.

I encourage the entire business community to take advantage EBOCO’s advocacy and expertise.