Division of Minority & Women Business Development

Snapshot of Diverse WorkersWelcome to the newly designed web page for the Division of Minority and Women-Owned Business Development (DMWBD).

The mission of DMWBD is to promote equality of economic opportunities for MWBEs and to eliminate barriers to their participation in state contracts.

We supplement New York State’s economic leadership with information and resources that increase access to information and opportunities for minority and women-owned businesses throughout the State.

Our key objectives:

  • To encourage and assist state agencies that are engaged in contracting activities to award a fair share of state contracts to MWBEs.
  • To review applications by businesses seeking certification as an MWBE and to maintain a directory of certified MWBEs.
  • To promote the business development of MWBEs through education and outreach to agencies and MWBEs.

MWBD QUICK HITS

DMWBD Brochure

New MWBE Regulations

Doing Business with New York State: A Guide to Understanding the State's Procurement Practices

Small Business Revolving Loan Fund

New York State Disparity Study

“The State of Minority- and Woman-Owned
Business Enterprise: Evidence from New York,” is a NEMA Studystudy of the participation of minority and
women-owned business enterprises (MWBEs) in state contracts, and will help support the State's initiatives aimed at supporting business opportunities
for the MWBE community and to evaluate its current programs. 

New York State Disparity Study Recommendations

New York State Disparity Study Webcast

Directorio de Programas que Ofrece el Estado de Nueva York para Pequeñas Empresas

DASNY MWBE Registry

NYS Certification Application

ESD's Government Contracts Page