SoBRO: South Bronx Overall Economic Development Corporation

Dear Friend of the SBA and SoBRO:

The Bronx has made a strong rebound from the financial crisis. Despite having the highest unemployment rate among the five boroughs, the Bronx was the only county in New York City to experience an increase in employment in 2009, growing 1.1 percent--the fourth highest nationwide. This economic growth is thanks in large part to the vibrant small business community that employs such a large portion of the Bronx workforce.

Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) Certification Assistance Workshop

The Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprise Program works to ensure the greater participation of minority and women-owned businesses in the New York City procurement process. Firms that have been in business for over one year and are at least 51% owned by a minority or a woman are eligible for this certification.

All certified firms are listed in the New York City Department of Small Business Services’ official Directory of Certified Businesses which can be accessed on-line at