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SUMMARY:Meet NYC Agencies\, Their Prime Vendors\, & M/WBE Construction Mentors
DESCRIPTION:Are you an M/WBE interested in growing through New York City contracts but unsure how the system works? \nJoin the NYC Department of Small Business Services (SBS) for a free virtual event designed specifically for Construction M/WBEs seeking City work. \nThis special session brings together City agencies\, prime vendors\, and experienced M/WBE mentors to provide a real-world look at how NYC contracting works—and how you can position your firm to win contracts. \nYou’ll hear directly from: \n\nCity agencies that develop and award contracts\nPrime contractors that deliver those contracts\nExperienced M/WBE mentors who have successfully navigated the system\n\nTogether\, they’ll share practical insights into how contracts are structured\, how vendors are selected\, and how M/WBEs can move from subcontractors to prime contractors. \nWhat You’ll Learn \n\nHow City agencies choose winning bids and proposals\nWhat Prime vendors look for in M/WBEs to fulfill contract goals\nWhy M/WBE utilization breaks down & what you can do to support this process\nThe cash flow reality of city work\nHow to get into the pipeline early\nHow firms get on the radar before bids and RFPs are released—including M/WBE Small Purchase Contracts up to $1.5M\nHow firms grow from sub to prime
URL:https://shopyourcity.cityofnewyork.us/event/meet-nyc-agencies-their-prime-vendors-m-wbe-construction-mentors/
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SUMMARY:M/WBE Certification Webinar
DESCRIPTION:The NYC Department of Small Business Services (SBS) will be hosting a webinar on the City’s M/WBE Certification Program. \nJoin us to learn about the following: \n\nCertification program overview\nRegistering in the Payee Information Portal (PIP)\nRegistering for product service (NIGP) codes\nStarting a M/WBE certification application\nOther business support services through SBS
URL:https://shopyourcity.cityofnewyork.us/event/m-wbe-certification-webinar-5/
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