Small business owners have until Sunday for early registration in the state”™s third annual Minority and Women Owned Business Enterprise forum to be held Oct. 3-4 at the Empire State Convention Center in Albany.
The forum, the largest statewide business event for minority- and women-owned businesses, provides emerging businesses with the opportunity to learn about the New York state procurement process, attend information sessions and connect with decision makers from both the public and private sectors to grow their business and increase competitiveness.
“One of New York”™s greatest strengths is the diversity and entrepreneurial spirit of our state”™s small business owners,” Gov. Andrew Cuomo said in an announcement. Â “We are organizing forums like this to capitalize on that strength by bringing together leaders in the public and private sectors to share their experience, knowledge and connections with minority- and women-owned businesses.”
Participants can learn about identifying the best work that matches a company”™s capabilities, the right contractors to work with, reducing risk to position a firm for growth, and teaming and joint ventures opportunities. A Specialty EXPO Track will provide information about new technologies and product innovations in growing markets such as infrastructure, high-speed rail, public-private partnerships and more.
The 2012 MWBE forum drew more than 1,700 attendees and showcased $1 billion in state contracting opportunities.
To register for the forum, go to www.nysmwbeforum.org.
