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.
New York State Executive Law Article 15-A
For information on the reauthorization of Article 15-A, please see the fact sheet here.
NYS MWBE Certification Extension
The New York State Department of Economic Development, Division of Minority and Women's Business Development (DMWBD), pursuant to Article 15-A of the Executive Law, has extended the certification period from three (3) to five (5) years for all currently certified NYS MWBEs.
DMWBD is pleased to inform you that all currently certified NYS MWBEs will remain certified and will continue to be listed in the NYS Directory of Certified Firms. Be sure to submit a recertification application before your updated expiration date. If you have already submitted a recertification application, your application will remain active for processing.
To obtain your updated MWBE Certificate and Approval Letter, please follow the instructions below:
- Go to https://ny.newnycontracts.com/
- Log into your account with your username and password
- On the left navigation menu, click View >> My Certifications
- Under the "Current Certifications" section, click on "View" next to the certification
- Scroll down to the "Letters & Certificates" section, then Click "View as PDF"
If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to the DMWBD helpdesk at [email protected] and/or 212-803-2414.