Organization overview
What NYC SBS is and what it does.
NYC Small Business Services certifies Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprises for New York City agency contracting. Certification is free of charge. Applicants must have been selling goods or services for at least one year and be located in NYC or surrounding counties, or hold a substantial business presence in the NYC market. Certified firms are listed in the NYC Online Directory of Certified Businesses.
Certifications issued
What NYC SBS certifies you for.
Each certification below has its own guide with eligibility rules, application steps, fees, processing time, and the corporate or government buyers that recognize it.
Eligibility rules
Who can apply for NYC SBS certification.
- Ownership
- 51% owned and operated
Corporate buyers
Companies that source from NYC SBS-certified suppliers.
Corporate supplier diversity programs that recognize NYC SBS certification on their supplier registration portals. Once your certification is approved, you can register directly with any of these companies as a verified diverse supplier.
