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Women's Small Business Month | |
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In 1972, there were just over 400,000 women-owned businesses in the United States. Today, there are more than 13 million and counting women-owned businesses in the country.
Meet Ana Diaz, owner of Diaz Electric of New York Inc., a #CityCertified Minority and Woman-owned Business Enterprise (M/WBE) that provides professional electrical services.
Diaz Electric has been certified for more than 10 years and been in business for more than 11 years with a portfolio of work that includes electrical projects for high end residential, commercial buildings, retail, schools, subways, hospitals, parks and industrial facilities.
SBS salutes the more than 6,000 certified M/WBEs that are women-owned just like Diaz Electric of New York, Inc.
For more information on this vendor and other certified M/WBEs, visit our NYC Online Directory of Certified Businesses.
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Inside Tip
Women Entrepreneurs NYC (WE NYC) is an SBS initiative that also provides free resources designed to help women entrepreneurs open, operate, and grow their businesses.
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M/WBE Citywide Procurement Fair | |
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SBS recently hosted the Annual Citywide Procurement Fair at Barclays Center in Brooklyn. This year was our most-attended event to date with close to 1,300 M/WBEs in attendance to show they are “Ready for Business.”
Key highlights from the day include:
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Opening remarks from First Deputy Mayor Sheena Wright, Deputy Mayor Maria Torres-Springer, SBS Commissioner Kevin D. Kim, and Chief Business Diversity Officer Michael Garner announcing a record-breaking $6 billion awarded by City agencies and affiliated entities to M/WBEs in fiscal year 2023.
- 90 exhibitors including City and State agencies, financial lenders, and other public and private partners.
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Launch of SBS' #CityCertified Campaign
- 10 “Opportunity Rooms” featuring panels and workshops to connect M/WBEs with various City agencies including
- NYC Public Schools, NYC Office of Technology and Innovation, NYC Department of Citywide Administrative Services, NYC Department of Transportation, NYC Department of Design & Construction, NYC Housing Preservation & Development, and the Mayor’s Office of Contract Services.
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NYC Funds Finder is Here! | |
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Meet NYC Funds Finder, NYC's first-ever online funding marketplace for small businesses.
The NYC Department of Small Business Services (SBS) has partnered with Next Street to make affordable financing more accessible to all NYC entrepreneurs, including women and minority-owned businesses.
Check out NYC Funds Finder to get:
- Custom lists of funding opportunities, including loans and grants, for your business through our Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) partners and other lenders
- Free one-on-one financial counseling
- Help with documentation preparation
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If your business is working on or hoping to work on a project with a New York City agency or City-funded entity as a prime or subcontractor, you may be eligible for a Contract Financing Loan.
Loans of up to $1,000,000 at an annual interest rate of up to 3% are available to NYC-Certified M/WBEs. Closing fees apply.
Learn more about the Contract Financing Loan Fund
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Introducing MyCity Business Site - Chat with Us! | |
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Use the MyCity Business site to take your business to the next level faster and connect more easily with City resources!
Our one-stop, online portal for businesses includes:
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MyCity Chatbot: a cutting-edge AI virtual assistant to help you quickly find information
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Step by Step Guides: find the licenses and permits that your specific business needs
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Emergency Preparedness Resources: ensure your business is ready for anything, including floods and fires
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Hiring Workers? SBS Can Help. | |
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Meet The American Dream Works, designed to connect business owners with work-authorized migrants and asylum seekers.
No matter what your staffing needs are, our recruitment specialists can help you hire the right employees – for free!
Our services include:
- Discovering job seekers through our candidate databases, local partner organizations, and paid advertisements – for free
- Screening and referring the most qualified candidates to your business, based on your needs
- Scheduling candidate interviews at our Workforce1 Career Centers, partner locations, or your business
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The Mayor’s Office of Contract Services launched the Contracting Roadmap which is a new interactive web page designed to guide you through the contracting process with the City of New York, including how to find and respond to contracting opportunities. | |
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National Disability Employment Awareness Month | |
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Every October, National Disability Employment Awareness Month honors the achievements of both past and present workers with disabilities, while also highlighting the importance of inclusive employment policies and practices that offer mutual benefits to both employers and employees.
For help connecting to employment opportunities, connect with Workforce1.
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National Cybersecurity Month | | |
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National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, created in 2004, is a month dedicated to raising awareness on the importance of cybersecurity month in both the public and private sector.
More than 43% of cyberattacks are targeted at small businesses. Most businesses aren't prepared to respond to an incident, or aware of tools and best practices that can be used to protect against common threats.
Explore free and effective tools you can use today to reduce your business' cyber risk.
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All employers are required to report their new and newly re-hired independent contractors working in New York State to the New York New Hire Online Reporting Center. Reporting by the employer is required if the independent contractor is a direct hire and earns more than $2,500.
Employers are encouraged to report all independent contractors regardless of contract amount. Reporting is required within 20 calendar days of hire. State law allows a penalty for not reporting in a timely manner.
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Construction
Recreation Center in Roy Wilkins Park
The Department of Design & Construction (DDC) and the Department of Parks & Recreation (DPR) is searching a contractor to build a new resilient and sustainable Recreation Center in Roy Wilkins Park. The proposal will include an indoor pool and support spaces.
Solicitation Response Date: 11/15/23
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Steel Curb Facings - DOT
The New York City Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) is issuing a solicitation to obtain bids for the procurement of Steel Curb Facings.
Solicitation Response Date: 11/1/23
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Professional Services
Construction Management Services- Central Park & Silver Lake Reservoirs
The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is searching for a contractor to assist with Construction Management Services for the Central Park Reservoir and Silver Lake Reservoir Rehabilitation.
Solicitation Response Date: 11/14/23
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Standard Services
On-Call Rental of Temporary Mobile Boiler Units, Accompanying Tanks & Fuel, including Installation & Maintenance
The Department of Homeless Services (DHS) & the Department of Social Services (DSS) is looking for On-Call Rental of Temporary Mobile Boiler Units, Accompanying Tanks & Fuel, including Installation & Maintenance, Citywide.
Solicitation Response Date: 11/2/23
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Responding to Opportunity | |
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Bonding Services
QuickBooks for Construction Clinic
Led by a construction certified public accountant (CPA), this intensive online clinic helps construction and trade M/WBEs set up accounting software to ensure that your construction company's bookkeeping is clean, detailed, and organized.
RSVP for Nov. 15
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Bond Readiness
This 12-session (bi-weekly) intensive educational program designed for M/WBEs will help you prepare your construction or trade business for surety bonding pre-approval.
Deadline to apply: Nov. 3
Start date: Nov. 24
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Bonding Services
The Importance of Your Credit Score for Surety Bonding
This webinar will provide an overview of surety bonds and cover the role of business and personal credit scores in the surety bond underwriting process, how credit scores determine the cost of surety bonds, and financial resources available to assist M/WBE construction firms in qualifying for surety bonds.
RSVP for Nov. 1
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NYC Construction Ramp-Up Program
Construction M/WBEs with concrete experience – apply for this intensive program that will prepare you to compete for upcoming City pedestrian ramp rehabilitation project work and a related Pre-Qualified List.
Deadline to apply: Nov. 24
Start date: Dec. 7
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M/WBE Mentors
M/WBE Mentors Share Secrets to NYC Contracting Success
Learn from successful M/WBEs how they find City opportunities, how they win contracts, and how they prepared their businesses to perform on City contracts.
Construction M/WBEs – RSVP for Nov. 14
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M/WBE Contract Legal Services | |
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Webinar: Legal Tools & Strategies to Successfully Grow Your Business
Presenting attorneys will cover common business situations that call for legal tools and strategies, how to use those tools, and employ those strategies to successfully grow and expand your M/WBE company.
RSVP for Oct. 26
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Legal Consultation Clinic
This free clinic will allow accepted applicants the opportunity to obtain legal advice from attorneys on business concerns (i.e. contract or other legal document review, business-related legal issues). As space is limited, pre-registration is required and will close on Nov. 3 or when filled.
Pre-Register by Nov. 9
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One-on-One Technical Assistance with NYC SBS APEX Accelerator
Are you currently bidding or interested in bidding on a government contract?
The NYC SBS APEX Accelerator team can help you submit your best bid/proposal.
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Bonding Services
Does your construction firm require a bid, performance, or payment bond for a construction project?
SBS offers one-on-one sessions with surety bond specialists to help construction firms with applications and pre-qualification for bonding.
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NYC: Week in Review
October 7 - 13
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Mayor Adams joins New York City's Jewish community to mourn the attacks in Israel, announces new public safety and climate initiatives and more this week in NYC.
The NYC Week In Review videos are available weekly on the Mayor's
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram,
and YouTube!
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The Adams administration is dedicated to cutting through the noise and delivering information directly to you and all New Yorkers.
Sign up to "Hear From Eric" and get direct messages from City Hall, tailored to your interests and neighborhood, sent directly to your inbox – at nyc.gov/hearfromeric!
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