Careers, Jobs, Small Business Seminars, Small Business How-to Seminars, Starting &Growing Your Business: Certification Class to Become a Minority & Women-Owned Business Enterprise (M/WBE) with New York City

The Department of Small Business Services (SBS) Minority-and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (M/WBE) Program certifies businesses primarily owned, operated, and controlled by women and/or minorities.  The program is designed to help generate growth opportunities for these businesses.   Class attendees will go through the actual M/WBE Certification Application and a review of all of the supporting documentation.

To qualify, a company must be:

• In Business for at least one year
• At least 51% owned, operated, and controlled by a women or a member of a recognized minority group, including Asian-Pacific, Asian-Indian, Black, or Hispanic
• Located in New York City or have a substantial business presence in New York City

*For the full list of requirements to become certified as an M/WBE, please visit ww.nyc.gov/getcertified

NYC Small Business Services:

The New York City Department of Small Business Services (SBS) helps unlock economic potential and create economic security for all New Yorkers by connecting New Yorkers to good jobs, creating stronger businesses, and building a fairer economy in neighborhoods across the five boroughs. SBS does this by providing quality training and connections to jobs with real career paths; helping small businesses start, operate, and grow; and strengthening neighborhoods through community based economic development.

Seating is on a first come, first seated basis.