MBE CERTIFICATION BENEFITS

• Facilitates Corporate Spending with Minority-Owned Businesses
• Become networked with the National Minority Supplier Development Council’s (NMSDC’s)
• 3,500 corporate members and 15,000 certified minority-owned firms and grab your share of corporate procurement dollars
• Fast Tracks Your New York State MBE Certification
• Gain expedited service in the New York State MBE certification process, allowing your firm to take advantage of the state’s aggressive MBE initiatives
• Opens Doors to Key Purchasing Decision-Makers
• Take advantage of greater accessibility to Upstate New York corporate procurement officers and diversity managers to promote your firm’s ability to meet their needs
• Provides Financing Programs Designed Exclusively to Meet MBE’s Needs
• Access additional capital through the Business Consortium Fund to grow your operation
• Delivering Bid Invitations Right to Your Inbox
• Strengthens Your Market Position
• Form strategic alliances with over area certified MBEs, member corporations/ government entities to increase your firm’s capabilities
• Allows Your Firm to Get Unparalleled Exposure
• Showcase your products and services at Upstate New York’s, National’s, or any of the other 39 NMSDC affiliates’ Expo & Business Fairs across North America
• Develops and Strengthens Your Business Practices
• Better manage and promote your business with resources and information gained through workshops and seminars
• Facilitates Business Relationships
• Build your professional network with other minority-owned firms, corporate and government decision makers which is vital for business growth