Welcome to Your Guide to MWBE Certification and Success!
Diversity is a key to business success in New York State – home to the highest minority and women-owned business (MWBE) utilization rate in the country. The Division of Minority and Women's Business Development (DMWBD) has created a one-stop hub for everything you need to know about MWBE success in New York.
See below for information on how to: become MWBE-certified; grow your MWBE business; find top opportunities and contracts with NYS agencies; and find MWBE-certified businesses to help carry out your project goals.
Navigating New York State's MWBE Certification Process
How do I become MWBE certified?
Use the MWBE Certification Assessment Tool to take the preliminary steps towards NYS MWBE certification.
How do I recertify or update my profile?
Seeking to be certified or recertified, or been instructed to submit a new application? Get started here.
Is your business already certified?
Log in to the New York State Contract System to access your account and view a list of all New York State MWBE certified firms.
How do I navigate the appeals process?
If your application for MWBE certification was denied, we’ve compiled a detailed guide to your next steps.
NYS MWBEs By The Numbers
30.51%
MWBE utilization on state contracts
$21+ Billion
in state contracts
9,200+
and 6,500+ recertified since 2011
MWBE Events and Training
MWBE Resources and Information
Agency Services
Find out how we help NYS Agencies & Authorities build and implement their MWBE plans.
How do I report fraud?
Suspect fraud, waste or abuse in MWBE contracting and certification? Find compliance information here.
MWBE Reports
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.