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Minority & Women's Business Development | Empire State Development MWBE Certification and Business Development in New York State Welcome to the Division of Minority and Women’s Business Development The Division of Minority and Women’s Business Development (DMWBD) has all the resources to support you in: becoming MWBE certified; growing your MWBE business; finding opportunities with NYS Agencies; and connecting you with other MWBE-certified businesses.
Register for the 2026 MWBE Regional Opportunities Expo! To confirm your attendance for the 2026 MWBE Regional Opportunities Expo Series, register today! MWBE Certification and Services for Businesses How do I become MWBE Certified?
Use our certification assessment tool to see if your business qualifies for MWBE certification. How do I recertify or update my profile? Seeking to be certified or recertified?
Complete your application here. Find resources and agency services to help grow your MWBE certified business. Visit the directory to apply for contracts and view all New York State MWBE certified firms.
NYS Projects Pop-Up: Bronx 2026 MWBE Regional Opportunities Expo Javits Center, New York, NY MWBE 2026 Proposed Regulatory Amendments The Department of Economic Development is accepting public comments on the below regulations until June 29, 2026 at 5pm. If you wish to make a comment, please email Ericka Fang at [email protected] .
New York State’s new MWBE-certified decal officially recognizes MWBEs and offers benefits to help them grow and thrive here!
The new MWBE-certified decal will provide a substantial number of benefits to MWBEs as they grow and thrive in the competitive New York State economy, including: Increasing MWBE visibility Helping small businesses differentiate themselves Positively positioning MWBEs for potential contracting opportunities with government and private sector entities that prioritize diversity and equity Supporting meaningful public-private partnerships seeking MWBEs in their initiatives Thanks to ESD’s Whirlwind Winter Certification Program in 2024, I connected with the LaGuardia APEX Accelerator and was certified in less than two weeks.
After certification, the ESD MWBE team guided me in navigating opportunities with state agencies. Being NYS-MWBE certified opened doors for my educational and mental-health consulting firm — I’ve already secured multiple projects! Tiyanna Washington, Founder & CEO , TspeaksNYC LLC NYS Projects Pop-Up Series Join us at the next pop-up near you!
Find supportive resources and meet face-to-face with project decision-makers from companies leading state-affiliated projects that are shaping local communities. Explore the Bid Ready Series to learn about large-scale projects in need of skilled small businesses, including MWBEs and SDVOBs, to make these projects a reality.
MWBE Resources and Information Find out how we help NYS Agencies & Authorities build and implement their MWBE plans. Find links to MWBE-related reports including DMWBD Annual Reports and MWBE Utilization Plans. Contractor & Supplier Diversity Office Find links for ESD grantees and contractors on compliance requirements, resources, and important policies related to MWBE/SDVOB compliance.
Stay up-to-date on information, resources and events that help your business thrive! NYS 2024 MWBE Disparity Study New York State has completed the 2024 MWBE Disparity Study, evaluating the participation of MWBEs in state contracts.
Reauthorization of Article 15A Frequently Asked Questions Executive Order 162 – Ensuring Pay Equity By State Contractors Draft guidance and related documents for NYS Agencies, Authorities and State Contractors. Executive Vice President, Division of Minority and Women’s Business Development Monday–Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm Monday–Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm
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MWBE Business Growth Accelerator Program is funded by Empire State Development's Division of Minority and Women's Business Development (DMWBD). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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