Empire State Development
New York State’s Division of Minority- and Women-owned Business Development (MWBD) helps minority and women’s business community access all the services offered by New York State.  Services include access to capital, bidding certification, procurement assistance and an informational newsletter.

Link to: www.nylovesbiz.com/Small_and_Growing_Businesses/mwbe.asp

Contact:
Jim Whaley
Empire State Development
33 Airport Center Drive, suite 201
New Windsor, N.Y. 12553
Phone: (845) 567-4882E Mail: jwhaley@empire.state.ny.us

New York State Small Business Development Centers -- NYSSBDC
NYSSBDC offers high quality business counseling and training to New Yorkers through 23 regional centers. NYSSBDC counselors can help with services such as business plan development, accounting, financial planning and training programs.

Contact:
Thomas Morley, Director
Warren Weill, Director
NYSSBDC
Mercy College
555 Broadway
Dobbs Ferry, N.Y. 10522
Phone: (914) 674-7485
E Mail: tmorley@mercy.edu or wweill@mercy.edu