New York Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE)
New York’s certification for eligible minority- and women-owned businesses. [New York MWBE guidance]
Empire State Development, Division of Minority and Women’s Business Development. New York program. Official program information
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Who qualifies
Businesses at least 51% owned, operated and controlled by qualifying minority owners or women who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents. [New York MWBE guidance]
- Be independent, with qualifying owners exercising real day-to-day control. [New York MWBE guidance]
- The assessment checks whether the business has more than 300 employees, whether qualifying owners have personal net worth below $15 million and whether the firm contributed to New York’s economy in the last year. Specified industry waivers may apply. [New York MWBE guidance]
Cost
A certification fee is not stated in the official sources reviewed. Ask the agency before applying. [New York MWBE guidance]
Processing time
A typical processing time is not stated in the official sources reviewed. [New York MWBE guidance]
What it unlocks
- Recognition as a New York State-certified MWBE. [New York MWBE guidance]
How to apply
- Complete the state’s certification assessment to check eligibility. [New York MWBE guidance] Use the MWBE assessment.
- Follow the assessment’s application route and submit the requested ownership, financial and operational records. [New York MWBE guidance] Find MWBE application guidance.