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WEDC: M/WBE Workshop Series
WEDC and the City of Yonkers present four Minority/Women Business Enterprise (M/WBE) workshops
WEDC and the City of Yonkers present four Minority/Women Business Enterprise (M/WBE) workshop that will help you gain valuable marketing and business development information to assist you in winning government contracts.
Understanding the Purpose of MWBE Certification
Overview of Varying types of certification (city, state, federal and private sector)
Eligibility Requirements for Certification
Overview of the benefits of Certification
Overview of opportunities (bids/contracts) available to certified firms
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22nd, 6:00pm—8:00pm
Yonkers Riverfront Library
Roll Up Your Sleeves and Get the M/WBE Application Done
Review of M/WBE on-line application and how to apply.
Explanation of all documents required for the application.
Fill out application with assistance of instructor
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10th, 9:00am—12:00pm
Yonkers Riverfront Library
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You’re Certified, Now What?
Subcontracting opportunities
Procurement forecasting
Developing a network strategy
Creating professional marketing materials
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27TH, 6:00PM—8:30PM
Yonkers Public Library (Will Branch)
Leverage Your M/WBE Certification through Teaming, Subcontracting & Innovative Business Strategies:
Discussion—NYS M/WBE subcontracting goals
Identifying Opportunities through Procurement Forecast
How to Establish & Build Relationships with Prime Contractors
Discussion—resources required
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5TH, 6:00PM—8:30PM
Yonkers Public Library (Will Branch)
