DMWBD is calling for proposals from qualified vendors primarily in the Capital District and/orMohawk Valley regions of New York State to assist with the execution ofits 18-month Business Growth Accelerator (“BGA”) Program.Qualified vendors from adjacent regions, Southern Tier, and North Country, are also welcomed to apply for the implementation of the program. The program aims to enter into procurement contracts with to up to two (2) upstate vendors, referred to as “Incubators,” (awardees responsible for designing, implementing, operating, and reporting on the BGA Program) to help fund the delivery of this training program. Each Incubator must identify one (1) to two (2) of the above NYS upstate regions and work with the DMWBD to design and implement a cohort training program for approximately 25 or 50 NYS Certified MWBEs, with 25 MWBE firms located in each region. This strategic regionalfocus aims to engage MWBE firms primarily interested in serving Capital District and/or Mohawk Valley regions. The 18-month Program will consist of the outreach and recruitment of MWBE firms with a potential growth profile; the design and delivery of a business development curriculum to MWBE firms; and the creation andexecutionof a tailored “Business Growth Plan” for each firm. The Program will be supplemented by intensive mentoring, one-on-one coaching, and personalized technical assistance. Ultimately, the Incubator’s goal is to ensure that participants secure a contract as a result of their direct participation in the program.
