Welcome to the Encouraging Diversity, Growth and Equity (EDGE) program Web site.

The Ohio Department of Administrative Services is pleased to offer an innovative program to serve socially and economically disadvantaged businesses in Ohio.

The State of Ohio is committed to making all state contracts, services, benefits and opportunities available to businesses without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age or ancestry. The program is designed to facilitate access to state government contracts and business services for EDGE certified businesses. The EDGE program establishes goals for state agencies in awarding contracts to certified EDGE businesses. EDGE procurement contracts apply to: goods and services, professional services, information technology services, construction, architecture and engineering.

Certified EDGE businesses are encouraged to participate in the mentor-protege portion of the EDGE program administered through the Ohio Department of Development. The Mentor-Protege Program brings business leaders into working relationships with certified EDGE participants in a way that commercially benefits both. Proteges will gain valuable business insight and knowledge through a structured and supportive environment that will include appropriate training and resource access.