Name:
Intro to MWBE Certification | Making Certification Work for You
Date:
May 23, 2019
Time:
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM EDT
Registration:
Sorry, public registration for this event has been closed.
Event Description:
Two sessions in one!
Join 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.
Next, 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!
Come for one session, or both; please register because space is limited!
1 - 2:15 p.m. - Presentation: Intro to Minority Woman Business Enterprise Certification
Break
2:30-4 p.m. Panel Discussion: Making Certification Work for You
This event is presented in partnership with: Business Leaders of Colors (BLOC)
This event is sponsored by: The Computing Center, a NYC Certified Woman Owned Business and
Tompkins Trust Company, annual workshop series sponsor
Join 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.
Next, 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!
Come for one session, or both; please register because space is limited!
1 - 2:15 p.m. - Presentation: Intro to Minority Woman Business Enterprise Certification
Break
2:30-4 p.m. Panel Discussion: Making Certification Work for You
This event is presented in partnership with: Business Leaders of Colors (BLOC)
This event is sponsored by: The Computing Center, a NYC Certified Woman Owned Business and
Tompkins Trust Company, annual workshop series sponsor
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