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Building Business Capacity For A Sustainable Tomorrow

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MBDI helps businesses and entrepreneurs build capacity, access opportunities, and achieve sustainable growth through education, training, technical assistance, and strategic business development programs.

Through its programs and partnerships, MBDI equips organizations with the tools, resources, and connections needed to compete, grow, and create lasting economic impact.

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MBDI 4th Annual Awards Gala 

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August 20, 2026

MBDI invites you to an inspiring evening celebrating the entrepreneurs, leaders, and organizations advancing small business growth and economic opportunity across America. The 4th edition holds on November 19, 2026. 

Since 2010, we’ve made a profound economic impact, mentoring over 1,000 firms, qualifying them for tens of millions of dollars in projects, and creating well-paying jobs that uplift local communities. By building operational capacity and bonding readiness, our firms position project owners, primes, and construction managers to consistently meet and exceed their project goals. 

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NYPA Graduation Ceremony 

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July 16, 2025

MBDI celebrated the graduation of 64 participants from the NYPA Capacity Building Program and Bonding Program, which provides business training, technical assistance, and industry resources to support long-term business growth.

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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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

Support MBDI

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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