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About M/WBE

M/WBE Procurement Forecast

M/WBE Resources

M/WBE Reports


M/WBE Resources

Small Business Services

Getting certified as an M/WBE is the first step toward making the City - a potential buyer - aware that you are a minority and/or woman-owned business. The Department of Small Business Services (SBS) is responsible for certifying qualified businesses as M/WBEs. Interested businesses must apply for certification directly with SBS' Certification Unit. The certification process is easy and free of charge.

M/WBE certification offers many benefits. Businesses that successfully certify as M/WBEs with the City are included in the City's Online Directory of Certified Business, the go-to resource for promoting NYC M/WBEs to public and private sector buyers. Certified businesses also obtain updates about City contracting opportunities, as well as targeted information about:

Networking aimed at boosting M/WBEs' visibility and access to the marketplace

Assistance with accessing other government certifications, vendor enrollment, and State and Federal procurement opportunities

Access to financing and grants to perform on projects, invest in staff development, and build your business

Executive business management education programs to help participants develop strategic plans for growth

A range of business courses covering business planning, marketing, selling to government, and more

Learn more about becoming a New York City certified M/WBE

Learn more about events, trainings, and courses available to certified M/WBEs