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Building Business Capacity For A Sustainable Tomorrow

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The Minority Business Development Institute (MBDI) is an innovative, community-based, non-profit organization born out of a passionate desire to “change the paradigm” of economic inequality for the minority, veteran and women contractor community.

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NYPA Graduation Ceremony 

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July 16, 2025

Congratulations to the graduates of the NYPA program, celebrated at MBDI’s NYC office. We are proud to support and recognize the achievements of these outstanding participants.

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MBDI 3rd Annual Gala 

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June 18, 2025


Our 3rd Annual Awards Gala on November 20th is a critical milestone in our mission. At the Gala, leaders from the Construction, Government, Insurance, and Financial Communities will come together to celebrate small businesses. At the event, MBDI will announce our 2nd cohort of MBDI scholars awarding more than $600,000 of scholarships to emerging businesses.

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GoSurety E-Learning Program Launch 

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April 10, 2025

MBDI Launches Free Surety Bonding E-Learning Program for NYC Small Businesses, Powered by Flagstar Bank

The Minority Business Development Institute (MBDI) is excited to announce the launch of a groundbreaking, completely free Surety Bonding E-Learning Program, GoSurety, which is designed to empower small contractors across New York City’s five boroughs. 

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Surety Bonding

Bonded = Project Ready

The surety bond is the leading construction industry indicator that a business is prepared to perform a project successfully.

Our goal is to create MWBE Prime Contractors as they strengthen their financial presentation, back office operations, and project management team.

Learn more about the surety bond here.

Education Advisory Services

Teaching Business Owners to Fish

MBDI services provide road map for the growth and success of minority, veteran and women contractors via classroom instruction and one-on-one advisory services.

They improve their field and back office operations as well as financial presentation and learn about working on Project Labor Agreement (PLA) driven contracts.

Create Jobs

Economic Development

Create Wealth

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Sponsor MBDI Initiatives and Participate in Change

Systemic racism and worn out societal norms have left limited prospects for economic advancement in communities of color. MBDI’s educational programs prepare MWBE business owners and contractors to qualify for loans and bonding as they learn the operational skills they will need to succeed in the lucrative commercial and public works arena.

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