Citywide M/WBE Procurement Fair

The NYC Department of Small Business Services (SBS) is excited to host the Citywide M/WBE Procurement Fair on:

• In-Person: 9/22/2022 at the Barclays Center
• Virtual: 9/23/2022

Exclusive to NYC Certified Firms, come join SBS as we host a robust schedule of activities including:

Networking with procurement representatives from all levels of government:

• City of New York Mayoral and Non-Mayoral Agencies
• Prime Contractors performing on City Contracts
• Industrial and Commercial Abatement Program (ICAP) Developers
• Certifying Partners – PANYNJ, Empire State Development, NYS DOT
• M/WBE Service Providers

Facilitated Opportunity Room Presentations covering:

• Upcoming Solicitations
• Doing Business with Agencies
• Selling to Government and Recertification Best Practices

Onsite Technical Assistance

• M/WBE Online Directory Profile Reviews
• Commodity Code Review
• Selling to Government Resources

Event Registration

• Individually register participants representing your company/organization
• You have the option to register for one or both events for the Citywide Procurement Fair: 09/22 for the In-Person Event, 9/23 for the Virtual Event.

Preparing for the Procurement Fair

• Bring Business Cards and Capability Statements
• Ensure Your Contact Information is Correct and Up-to-Date on the Online Directory of Certified Firms
• Work on your Elevator Pitch and Value Added Proposition
• Participate in the Upcoming NYC SBS PTAC Webinar on Preparing for Government Outreach Events
• Dress Code: Business Casual

Responding to COVID-19

• SBS is following the Health & Safety Guidelines outlined by the Barclays Center: Health & Safety | Barclays Center
• SBS is following all Guidance from the NYC Department of Citywide Administrative Services: COVID-19 City Agency Guidance - Department of Citywide Administrative Services (nyc.gov)