MWBE: Get Certified as a New York State Minority or Woman-Owned Contractor

Event description

For small businesses owned by Minorities or Women who want to obtain a contract with New York State, or anyone interested in hearing about MWBE.

New York State has a goal of 30% of their contracts being awarded to minority or women-owned businesses. During 2022, nearly $3 billion were awarded to MWBE firms!

Being certified results in your being on a list used by government agencies, private sector firms, and contractors, all seeking minority and female participation to award contracts.

An MWBE expert will discuss benefits and requirements for NY State Certification, including websites and resources to help you apply.

Gain the knowledge and resources to:

• Describe the benefits of being NYS MWBE-certified
• List the eligibility requirements for MWBE certification
• Outline the certification process
• Summarize strategies to deal with out-of-state firms
• Avoid common mistakes applicants make while filing for certification

Join us for live Q&A!