Regional Business Growth Accelerator 3.0 NYC/Central New York
We provide MWBEs with tools, networks, and resources through in-person and virtual business development assistance.
BGA ObjectiveThe Minority Business Program for Growth, Sustainability and Development
This program aims to strengthen MWBE’s operational and development capacity and skills for growth and sustainability.
This is a leading-edge 12-month immersive program for certified and growth-oriented minority and women-owned business enterprise (MWBE) firms with intensive technical assistance and business development training to accelerate and sustain their business growth.
BGA Overview
In 2017, the Division of Minority and Women's Business Development launched the BGA program to support MWBE's economic contribution and employment offerings in New York State.
From 2017 to 2019, the first edition of the BGA program successfully enhanced the capacity of 52 MWBE firms in several business areas, including credit, marketing and business growth.
In 2022, A.L. Consulting Group, Inc. was selected as the incubator for NYC and Long Island. The mentorship will be hosted at The Jacobs- Technion Cornell Institute- Tech.
Partners
Empire State Development (ESD)
ESD is the umbrella organization for New York’s two principal economic development financing entities: The New York State Urban Development Corporation and the New York Job Development Authority.
Jacobs Technion-Cornell Institute
It fosters radical experimentation at the intersection of research, education, and entrepreneurship.
A.L. Consulting Group
A.L. Consulting Group is a MBE-certified Diversity Compliance Consulting Firm that has been providing technical assistance, contract compliance, and technology solutions to businesses of all sizes for over 20 years.
Curriculum Training Topics
Learn how to manage a construction project in a timely and cost-effective manner through these comprehensive, industry-recognized courses. Topics include operations/back office; scheduling, contracting strategies; bidding and award practices; contracts, bonding/insurance, estimating scheduling, and estimating; safety, bonding & and insurance; and access to capital/finance.
Virtual – Classroom – Online
Note: This is a hybrid program where you have online virtual sessions, as well as, classroom instruction
Program Structure
The duration of the program is 12 months:
Month 4 – 6:
Curated business development curriculum design and delivery.
Month 6 – 8:
Implementation of individualized MWBE business growth plans, mentoring and technical assistance.
Eligibility Requirements for MWBEs
✔ Industry Focus: Must be a construction service firm, construction consulting firm, or firm in semiconductor fab construction trades.
✔ Certification: Must be a currently certified NYS MBE, WBE, or MWBE.
✔ Business Tenure: Must be in business for at least two years.
✔ Staffing: Must have at least two employees.
✔ Revenue: Demonstrate annual revenues between $500,000 and $5 million during the most recent year.
✔ Location: Business must be located in the Incubator region.
Course Calendar
The duration of the program is 18 months.
January
2025
Open Enrollment
February
2025
Networking Event
March
2025
Access to Capital / Finance / Accounting Class
April
2025
Networking Event
May
2025
Contracts / Legal Class
June
2025
Networking Event
July
2025
Construction Safety Class
August
2025
Networking Event
September
2025
Networking Event
October
2025
Opportunity Matchmaking/Luncheon
November
2025
Opportunity Matchmaking/Luncheon
December
2025
Opportunity Matchmaking/Luncheon
January
2026
Opportunity Matchmaking/Luncheon
February
2026
Opportunity Matchmaking/Dinner
March
2026
Opportunity Matchmaking/Luncheon
April
2026
Opportunity Matchmaking/Dinner
May
2026
Graduation CNY - Syracuse
June
2026
Graduation NYC (Cornell-Tech Campus)
How to Apply
Step 2
Create an account on our platform and complete a business assessment.
Step 3
We’ll get back to you if there are any questions and/or to inform you have been accepted into the program.
Team & MentorsGet the Mentorship and Support You Need to Grow Your Business
Abner Larrieux
A.L. Consulting Group
Peter Crosby
Exposure Assessment Strategies, Inc.
Jacqueline Capriles
Mahli Petillo
A.L. Consulting Group
Dr. Lascelle Sweetland
Bidding Proposal
Ricky Flores
AlphaCrew Studio
Dr. Kahli Mootoo
A.L. Consulting Group
Jay Alexander Martin
FUBU
Rikki Carl
Yolanda Sullivan
Sullivan-Hernandez, Agency
Diana Benjamin
New Genesis Pathfinder, LLC
Felix T
Dr. Fernando Baquero
Cornell-Tech
Steve Berrios
XM Sapient Group LLC
Tokunbo A
Where Are The Courses Taught?
Cornell Tech, 2 West Loop Rd,
New York, NY
Located on Roosevelt Island, the 12-acre Cornell Tech campus is one of the most environmentally friendly and energy-efficient campuses in the world.
ResourcesLearn More About This Program
FAQsFind Below Answers To Your Questions
This program aims to strengthen MWBEs operational and development capacity and skills for growth and sustainability.
This is a leading-edge 12-month immersive program for certified and growth-oriented minority and women-owned business enterprise (MWBE) firms with intensive technical assistance and business development training to accelerate and sustain their business growth.
We provide MWBEs with tools, networks, and resources through in-person and virtual business development assistance.
These are the requirements:
- Must be a construction service and or construction consulting firm
- Certification: Must be a currently certified NYS MBE, WBE, or MWBE, SDVOB
- Must be in business for at least two (2) years
- Must have at least two employees
- Demonstrate annual revenues between $500,000 and $5,000,000 during the most recent year
- Location: Business must be located in NYC or Central NY.
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Business Growth Accelerator Application
2/28/2023 Inaugural Kickoff Date
