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Free NYS MWBE Certification Workshop – December 2026
December 2 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm EST
Program Overview
Thinking about becoming a New York State Certified Minority or Women-Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE)?
Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center’s Office of Employee Advocacy and Fairness is offering a free four-week NYS Certification Workshop for Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises. The program is open to businesses in any industry and is designed to help eligible business owners work through the certification process.
The workshop is facilitated by Geraldine Ford, MBA, and participants can choose from three upcoming four-week sessions in November, December, or January.
For women business owners, MWBE certification can be an important part of positioning a business to pursue opportunities with New York State agencies and other organizations seeking certified businesses. NAWBO – Buffalo/Niagara is pleased to share this free local resource with women business owners who may be ready to take that next step.
Is Your Business Eligible?
According to Roswell Park, businesses participating in the certification workshop should meet the following criteria:
- At least 51% owned by a qualifying woman or minority owner
- Independently owned and operated
- Qualifying owner’s personal net worth is under $15 million, adjusted for CPI
- Current on business tax filings
- Incorporated in New York State for at least one year
Choose Your Four-Week Session
December Session
Wednesdays: December 2, 9, 16 & 30
January Session
Thursdays: January 7, 14, 21 & 28
All classes are held from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Location
📍 Roswell Park Research Studies Center
Gaylord Cary Conference Room
610 Elm Street
Buffalo, NY 14203
Registration
There is no cost to participate. Space is limited, and advance registration is required.
[REGISTER HERE] OR scan the QR code on the event flyer to complete the intake form and reserve your spot.
Questions? Contact Roswell Park at 716-570-9915.
Hosted by Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center’s Office of Employee Advocacy and Fairness | Shared with the NAWBO – Buffalo/Niagara community as a community opportunity.
More Ways to Connect. More Reasons to Belong.
Our events are just one way to connect, learn, and build meaningful relationships. Whether you’re attending a NAWBO – Buffalo/Niagara gathering or exploring opportunities hosted by our members and community partners, there’s always something happening across WHY. Here’s what distinguishes our Chapter Events from Community Events.
Chapter Events are organized and hosted by NAWBO – Buffalo/Niagara. These include monthly dinner meetings, held on the second Wednesday of each month, September through June, along with workshops, networking gatherings, and special events.
Community Events are hosted by our members, partners, and other organizations throughout WNY. These include educational programs, networking opportunities, fundraisers, and other events that support women business owners and our broader business community.