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Who’s eligible to certify with the City of New York?

	Minority/Women-Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE)	Emerging Business Enterprise (EBE)	Locally Based Enterprise (LBE)
Operation	Operating at least 1 year	Operating at least 1 year	Operating at least 1 year
Industry	Construction, Professional Services, Standard Services, and Goods	Construction, Professional Services, Standard Services, and Goods	Construction and construction-related
Ownership	At least 51% owned, operated, and controlled by a woman or a member of an ethnic minority group	At least 51% owned, operated, and controlled by individuals who are socially and economically disadvantaged	Program does not have specific requirements of owners
Location	Operates in NYC; or conducts business in NYC; or possesses a license issued by NYC	Operates in NYC; or conducts business in NYC; or possesses a license issued by NYC	Performs at least 25% of work in an economically depressed area of NYC or employs a workforce that consists of at least 25% economically disadvantaged persons
Earnings	Derives 25% or more of gross receipts from business conducted in NYC	Derives 25% or more of gross receipts from business conducted in NYC	Average annual gross receipts for all construction and construction-related work during past three years is less than $2 million


	How Do I Apply? Step 1: Get Registered Any business that wants to do business with the City of New York must register with the Vendor Enrollment Center. Log on to www.nyc.gov/selltonyc to download the Vendor Enrollment Application. When registering, please limit your NIGP code selections to those that best describe the product or services you sell. Step 2: Get Certified Attend a free M/WBE Certification Prep Course every 3rd Thursday of the month from 2-4 P.M. or every 4th Wednesday of the month from 6-7:30 P.M. Trained certification analysts will walk you through the application process a nd help you to avoid commonly made mistakes. Call 311 to register and ask for "Small Business Seminars" or email us. Standard M/WBE Application Standard M/WBE Re-certification Application You may be eligible to submit a Fast Track application if you are currently certified by any one of the following organizations: New York City School Construction Authority The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Women President's Educational Organization New York & New Jersey Minority Supplier Development Council Inc. New York State Department of Economic Development, Division of Minority & Women's Business Development (DMWBD) Call the Certification Helpline at 212-513-6311 to request a Fast Track or Standard application. Step 3: Get Connected Take classes to learn about the certification and procurement process Once certified, meet with a procurement counselor to get one-on-one guidance Network with City buyers at exclusive matchmaking events to help your business grow To get started doing business with the City, please visit NYC Business Solutions.