You can get certified as a Minority and Women-Owner Business Enterprise (M/WBE). There is a virtual webinar every Wednesday.   

The webinar covers:   

• The benefits of getting certified   
• An overview of the process   
• Application questions   
• A document checklist  

View a list of upcoming webinars.

Businesses interested in getting government contracts can get one-on-one help and training.

This includes local, state, and federal government contracts. Resources are available in Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Staten Island.

Learn more about government contracts.

You can get certified as a Locally Based Enterprise (LBE). This is for construction businesses. You must attend a virtual webinar to certify. They are available every quarter.

The webinar covers:

• An overview of the process
• Application questions
• A document checklist

View a list of upcoming webinars.

The Bond Readiness Program helps businesses:   

• Obtain surety bonds   
• Increase surety bond capacity for City construction projects    

This is for NYC M/WBE Certified and small construction firms. They can receive:   

• Education   
• Training  
• One-on-one financial management guidance   

This program is 12 sessions twice a week. There are two sessions a week. You can take it online.

Learn more about the Bond Readiness Program.

Businesses can get certified as an Emerging Business Enterprise (EBE). This to help socially and economically disadvantaged businesses. It is offered as a virtual webinar.

The webinar covers:

• An overview of the process
• Application questions
• A document checklist

View a list of upcoming webinars.

Selling to Government 101 provides vendor training for:

• Using the City Record Online  
• Using NYC Agency Procurement Plans  

Vendors should bring laptops or tablets to access NYC websites during the training. 

Learn about Selling to Government 101.