Minority- and Women-owned Business Enterprise Certification – 101
Thu, Mar 26
|Virtual Webinar
This webinar will introduce audience members to the NY State Division of Minority and Women's Business Development (DMWBD) and their MWBE Certification program.
Time & Location
Mar 26, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:15 PM
Virtual Webinar
About the event
Join us on March 26, 2026 for a free virtual info session for New York businesses interested in Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) certification. This webinar is co-hosted alongside Black Farmers United - New York State and Empire State Development. Laura Wharton, Business Development Analyst at Empire State Development Corp. will present on MWBE certification and what it means for participation in state contracts.
For farmers and food entrepreneurs, MWBE certification can open doors to new contracts, partnerships, and business opportunities across the state. Whether you’re just getting started or have been in business for years, this session will walk through the MWBE certification process step by step: clarifying requirements and demystifying the application process.