During this webinar, the Hahn Loeser legal team of Sonja Rice and John Paul Lucci will educate attendees on how DBE, MBE, and smaller companies can partner with other companies to take advantage of opportunities being offered by ODOT and other entities in the area to grow their businesses. Ms. Rice and Mr. Lucci will share the pros and cons of entering a joint venture and how to protect yourself from a legal standpoint. Lynn Stevens  from ODOT will discuss the funding criteria and the upcoming MBE component on the road contract. Jeffrey Johnson from ODSA share the different funding opportunities and capital loans that individuals can secure from the Ohio Development Services Agency.

1. Ohio Department of Development 
   • ODOT’s mission
   • Overview of ODOT’s Division of Opportunity, Diversity, and Inclusion (ODI)
   • Supportive services funding overview and eligibility criteria
   • Overview of ODOT’s 2021-22 road salt contract with an MBE component
      
2. Ohio Development Services Agency (ODSA)
   • Funding opportunities
   • Capital loans
      
3. Joint Ventures  
   • How DBE/MBE/EDGE companies can take advantage of ODOT and other opportunities for participation
   • Joint ventures/partnerships overview
   • Pros and cons of entering into a JV
   • How to form a JV
   • How to protect yourself when entering into a JV (including contracts and related documentation)
      
4. Success Stories