Division of Minority & Women Business Development
Welcome
to the newly designed web page for the Division of Minority
and Women-Owned Business Development (DMWBD).
The mission of DMWBD is to promote equality of economic
opportunities for MWBEs and to eliminate barriers to their
participation in state contracts.
We supplement New York State’s economic leadership with
information and resources that increase access to
information and opportunities for minority and women-owned
businesses throughout the State.
Our key objectives:
- To encourage and assist state agencies that are engaged in contracting activities to award a fair share of state contracts to MWBEs.
- To review applications by businesses seeking certification as an MWBE and to maintain a directory of certified MWBEs.
- To promote the business development of MWBEs through education and outreach to agencies and MWBEs.
MWBD QUICK HITS
NEW! 2012 Incentives for MWBE Growth
NEW! DMWBD Brochure 2012
Doing Business with New York State: A Guide to Understanding the State's Procurement Practices
Small Business Revolving Loan Fund
New York State Disparity Study
“The State of Minority- and Woman-Owned
Business Enterprise: Evidence from New York,” is a
study
of the participation of minority and
women-owned business enterprises (MWBEs) in state
contracts, and will help support the State's initiatives
aimed at supporting business opportunities
for the MWBE community and to evaluate its current
programs.
New York State Disparity Study Recommendations
New York State Disparity Study Webcast
Directorio de Programas que Ofrece el Estado de Nueva York para Pequeñas Empresas
ESD's Government Contracts Page
MWBD NEWS
NEW!
03/28/2012:
NYS MWBE Certification Just Got Easier!!
Empire State Development, New York City Small
Business Services and the Port Authority of New York
and New Jersey have joined up to make the process
even easier.
One application to submit for all three MWBE
certification programs.
Complete instructions are included in the Standard
Application
