Division of Minority and Women’s Business Development
Welcome to the Division of Minority and Women’s Business Development (“DMWBD”). We want to partner with you in your success!
Our mission: 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:
- Encourage and assist state agencies to award a fair share of contracts to MWBEs.
- Review applications by businesses seeking certification and maintain a directory of certified MWBEs.
- Promote the business development of MWBEs through education and outreach to NYS agencies as well as MWBEs.
Need direct business development help? Please contact us.
2019 NYS Regional MWBE Opportunities Expo Series
The 2019 NYS Regional Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) Opportunities Expo series brings together various state agencies/authorities that have a significant presence in each region to provide MWBE firms with local networking opportunities. In addition to providing the prospect of meeting procurement officers, these events also feature workshops and panel discussions to deliver important information about doing business with New York State. This year ESD will be hosting three regional Expos in the New York City, Central New York and Western New York regions.
For additional information, and to view and share the event flyer, CLICK HERE.
To REGISTER for a 2019 NYS MWBE Expo event, CLICK HERE.