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The Ohio Department of Administrative Services (DAS) announced that it will host the 2011 Ohio Business Expo on Wednesday, November 30, from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Ohio Expo Center, Rhodes Building, in Columbus. The free event aims to "allow Ohio business owners to network with purchasing professionals from various state agencies regarding upcoming contracting and procurement opportunities with the state," the release said.

One goal of the expo is to expand access to state contracts for minority, women-owned and small businesses. For more, you can find the press release here or visit the DAS Equal Opportunity website.