2026 Availability Study Public Meetings

Next date: Tuesday, June 30, 2026 | 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM

Columbus Public Meetings Flyer
The City of Columbus Office of Diversity and Inclusion, in partnership with BBC Research & Consulting, is conducting the 2026 City of Columbus Availability Study. This initiative is a critical step toward ensuring equity, diversity, and fair access to opportunities within our local marketplace.
 
We invite local business owners, contractors, and industry professionals to attend our upcoming public meetings. This is your opportunity to learn about the study's objectives, ask questions, and share firsthand insights regarding your experiences doing business in Columbus.

How You Can Participate:
  • Attend a Public Meeting: Learn about the study framework and contribute to the conversation. 
  • Share Direct Feedback: Email your marketplace insights and experiences to BBC Research & Consulting at ColumbusAvailability@bbcresearch.com.
Your engagement is vital to shaping data-driven policies that foster an inclusive, competitive, and equitable economic landscape for our city.

Register for an in-person or virtual public meeting meeting

Review full details about the availability study

When

  • Tuesday, June 30, 2026 | 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
  • Tuesday, June 30, 2026 | 05:30 PM - 07:00 PM
  • Thursday, July 09, 2026 | 05:30 PM - 07:00 PM

Location

The meeting on Thursday, July 9, from 5:30-7:00pm is being held virtually.

Rumpke Recycling & Resource Center, 1190 Joyce Avenue, Columbus, OH, 43219, View Map