What they reported doing
- #1 primary $2KThe City of New York Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (M/WBE) was created to expand opportunities for minority and women entrepreneurs to access government contracts and grow their businesses, allowing eligible businesses that are certified with the City to become more visible to prospective buyers, including City agencies and private contractors seeking to purchase goods and services.
What they call their work
What they do
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Small Business Technical Assistance 2 activities
- Administer New York Main Street Grant and Corporate Alliance ProgramsProvides skills, tools, and resources to entrepreneurs and small businesses through the New York Main Street Grant Program and Corporate Alliance Program to address operational challenges and accelerate growth.
- Implement Black Entrepreneurs NYC (BE NYC) initiativeAdvances equity of opportunity by providing targeted support to Black entrepreneurs across New York City through the BE NYC program.
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Municipal and Community General Support 1 activity
- Award fit-out grants through Love Your Local programPreserves local jobs and services by awarding grants and technical assistance to eligible retail businesses through the Love Your Local program.
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Interest-Free Loan and Grant Support 1 activity
- Fund small business loans via WE Credit Loan Loss FundSupports loans to qualifying small businesses in New York City by providing credit enhancement through the WE Credit Loan Loss Fund, promoting economic growth and financial access.
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Capital Infrastructure Funding 1 activity
- Fund storefront improvements via Downtown Jamaica ProgramCovers up to 75% of facade improvement costs for businesses in the Downtown Jamaica area to revitalize commercial corridors and support neighborhood stability.
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MWBE Certification and Contract Access Support 1 activity
- Operate NYC Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise programIncreases access to government contracts for certified minority- and women-owned businesses through dedicated support and program administration.
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Who runs it
- ANTHONY DELLOLIO — VICE PRESIDENT
- DYNISHAL GROSS — PRESIDENT
- MICHAEL FORTE — DIRECTOR
- NARDA AMARILLA — TREASURER
Who they work with
- City of New York Government — Collaborates with the City of New York on the Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise program and other economic development initiatives.
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Place-Based Commercial Revitalizationmethodology: place-based-economic-developmentBy investing in physical improvements to business facades, we stimulate neighborhood economic vitality and commercial sustainability, because enhanced streetscape aesthetics attract customers and encourage business pride and reinvestment.
- Targeted Support for Black Entrepreneursmethodology: targeted-economic-equityBy providing focused assistance to Black entrepreneurs, we advance economic equity and business ownership opportunities, because systemic barriers have historically limited access to capital and resources for this group.