Uploaded February 2020 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
The City spends up to $17 billion per year on goods and services. Getting certified as a Minority and/or Woman-owned Business Enterprise (M/WBE) will help you compete for these opportunities and access exclusive programs to help your small business grow.
More than 9,000 businesses currently benefit from New York City certification, and the City is committed to:
* Award $20 billion in City contracts to M/WBEs by the end of Fiscal Year 2025
* Award 30 percent of the value of City contracts to M/WBEs by the end of Fiscal Year 2021
The City spends up to $17 billion per year on goods and services. Getting certified as a Minority and/or Woman-owned Business Enterprise (M/WBE) will help you compete for these opportunities and access exclusive programs to help your small business grow.
More than 9,000 businesses currently benefit from New York City certification, and the City is committed to:
* Award $20 billion in City contracts to M/WBEs by the end of Fiscal Year 2025
* Award 30 percent of the value of City contracts to M/WBEs by the end of Fiscal Year 2021
