Mastering NYS MWBE Certification: Unlocking Opportunities

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In this virtual workshop, you’ll gain invaluable insights into mastering the NYS MWBE certification process.  Led by industry experts, here’s what you can expect:

Important Highlights of Certification by Luan Ximines, Associate Business Development Analyst, Empire State Development

• Resources & ESD website

• Certification Basics- eligibility, etc…

• Changes to the application process

One-on-one Assistance with the Application by Zacha Tuttle, MWBE Specialist, WEDC

• How WEDC can help

NYS Contract Reporter by Christine McCann, Deputy Director of Procurement Assistance, Empire State Development 

• Searching open and archived ads by keywords

• Explaining the business registry and contractor ads

• How to find bid results and awardee info

Prime Contractor Insights by Nichola Duhaney, President/CEO, Nichola’s Lighting + Design, LLC

• Her experience with MWBE contracts

• Challenges and how she overcame them

• Tips to share