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SUMMARY:Intro to MWBE Certification | Making Certification Work for You
DESCRIPTION:Two sessions in one! \n\n\n\nJoin us to learn more about Minority Woman Owned Business (MWBE) Certification from Empire State Development's Division of Minority & Women's Business Development. Ryan Smith\, Economic Development Program Specialist\, will share information about the Division of Minority & Women's Business Development\, explore why a business might consider becoming an MWBE\, how to apply for certification\, and how to explore contract opportunities once certified.\n\n\n\nNext\, we'll spend time with a panel of local business owners who are MWBE Certified\, and explore the reasons why they became certified\, the benefits and the costs of being a NYS Certified MBWE\, the collaborations and partnerships they've developed\, and their tips and tricks for exploring contract opportunities to maximize this business opportunity. Certified MWBE panel to be announced soon!\n\n\n\nCome for one session\, or both\; please register because space is limited!\n\n\n\n1 - 2:15 p.m. - Presentation: Intro to Minority Woman Business Enterprise Certification\n\nBreak\n\n2:30-4 p.m. Panel Discussion: Making Certification Work for You\n\n\n\nThis event is presented in partnership with: Business Leaders of Colors (BLOC) \n\nThis event is sponsored by: The Computing Center\, a NYC Certified Woman Owned Business and\n\nTompkins Trust Company\, annual workshop series sponsor
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<strong>Two sessions in one! </strong><br />\n<br />\nJoin us to learn more about Minority Woman Owned Business (MWBE) Certification from <a href="https://esd.ny.gov/doing-business-ny/mwbe">Empire State Development&#39\;s Division of Minority &amp\; Women&#39\;s Business Development</a>. Ryan Smith\, Economic Development Program Specialist\, will share information about the Division of Minority &amp\; Women&#39\;s Business Development\, explore why a business might consider becoming an MWBE\, how to apply for certification\, and how to explore contract opportunities once certified.<br />\n<br />\nNext\, we&#39\;ll spend time with a panel of local business owners who are MWBE Certified\, and explore the reasons why they became certified\, the benefits and the costs of being a NYS Certified MBWE\, the collaborations and partnerships they&#39\;ve developed\, and their tips and tricks for exploring contract opportunities to maximize this business opportunity. Certified MWBE panel to be announced soon!<br />\n<br />\nCome for one session\, or both\; please register because space is limited!<br />\n<br />\n1 - 2:15 p.m. - <strong>Presentation</strong>: Intro to Minority Woman Business Enterprise Certification<br />\n<em>Break</em><br />\n2:30-4 p.m. <strong>Panel Discussion</strong>: Making Certification Work for You<br />\n<br />\nThis event is presented in partnership with: <a href="https://www.businessleadersofcolors.com/">Business Leaders of Colors (BLOC) </a><br />\nThis event is sponsored by: <a href="http://www.compcenter.com/">The Computing Center</a>\, a NYC Certified Woman Owned Business and<br />\n<a href="https://www.tompkinstrust.com/">Tompkins Trust Company</a>\, annual workshop series sponsor
LOCATION:Tompkins Chamber BorgWarner Conference Room 904 East Shore Drive Ithaca\, NY 14850
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URL:https://business.tompkinschamber.org/events/details/intro-to-mwbe-certification-making-certification-work-for-you-189526
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