MWBE Construction Mentors-Tech Tools to Help You Succeed in NYC Contracting

The NYC Department of Small Business Services (SBS) presents this free virtual program event for our New York City-certified Construction & Construction-Related Minority- and/or Woman-Owned Business Enterprises (M/WBEs):

SBS' M/WBE Mentors is excited to present on this topic for the first time! Join us for this free virtual event where experienced M/WBE Mentors discuss their favorite technology productivity tools to assist with writing winning bids and proposals and for efficient construction back office practices. We'll also dive into the exciting world of AI and how it can supercharge your proposal writing! Learn firsthand how these entrepreneurs leverage technology to streamline their processes, increase efficiency, and maximize their success rates.

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Our M/WBE Mentors will share their invaluable insights and favorite tech tools during the panel discussion. To explore a broader range of resources – from AI writing assistants to market intelligence platforms – visit our . These tools can help you save time and boost your productivity and your chances of winning those coveted contracts.

Event Schedule:

● 11:30 am - 12:00 pm: Before the panel, attend the networking session with your M/WBE peers to build relationships and share insights. Get tips for making the most of the pre-event networking session here.

● 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm: Engaging & informative panel discussion with experienced M/WBE Mentors

● 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm: Speak directly with the M/WBE Mentors in small breakout session groups - and network with other attending M/WBEs.

NYC has aggressive M/WBE participation goals on their procurements. Each agency is charged with achieving at least 30% M/WBE utilization overall on their contracts each fiscal year. The City's overall spending goal with M/WBEs is $25 Billion by 2025 and $60 Billion by 2030. Get your share of the pot!

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Geri Stengel, President of Ventureneer LLC and a Forbes contributor

• NYC-certified M/WBEs or eligible to apply to be certified M/WBEs
• Construction (GCs, trades, consultants and related professional services) firms interested in pursuing NYC contracting opportunities

To maximize the event’s value, attend the pre-event and the with individual panelists and a Small Business Services (SBS) representative, an expert in NYC SBS offerings, who will provide guidance on SBS' free services and NYC procurement.

EVENT PLATFORM: We are using Airmeet as our event platform. Airmeet works best using MS Edge or Google Chrome internet browsers. If you are unfamiliar with Airmeet, here are for how to use it.

PLEASE NOTE: Closer to the date of the event, you will receive a separate email containing the Airmeet event access link. This will be sent to the email address you supply on this registration. We will open the platform 30 minutes before the start of the event to allow attendees to network with each other.

About SBS' M/WBE Mentors Program

The program, provided by the NYC Department of Small Business Services (SBS), is the first peer mentorship program for NYC’s certified Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (M/WBEs).

Through an event series, highly successful entrepreneurs from a variety of industries and backgrounds serve as mentors. By mining their own experience for advice, these mentors provide the insight their peers need to succeed and chart their own path of growth through government contracting.

Host or Publisher NYC Department of Small Business Services