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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  

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.

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

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.

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

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.