Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (M/WBE) Program

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Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (M/WBEs) that want to do business with New York City government can receive certification.

Each small business must be:

At least 51% owned, operated, and controlled by minority members and/or women
In business for at least 1 year
Located in New York City or have a significant tie to the City's business community

Online

Learn more about the Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Program.

By Email

For help with specific questions about the program, eligibility requirements, or the online application, email MWBE@sbs.nyc.gov.

By Phone

Call 311 or 212-NEW-YORK (212-639-9675) for help.

The Department of Small Business Services (SBS) provides a central directory online for prospective purchasers to learn about Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (M/WBEs) and Locally Based Enterprises (LBEs) that are certified to do business with the City of New York.

The directory lists previous contract wins and contract information.

Online

Find a certified business.

By Phone

Call 311 or 212-NEW-YORK (212-639-9675) for help.

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