Overview
Syracuse is currently experiencing unprecedented public and private investment to include Micron’s historic expansion, the I-81 Viaduct Project, to the East Adams Redevelopment Project. To meet these demands and ensure local companies’ success in securing competitive construction bids, the City of Syracuse is launching a new program dedicated to supporting NYS-certified MWBE firms in the construction industry trades, known as the Central New York–Mohawk Valley Business Growth Accelerator.
The Business Growth Accelerator (or BGA, for short) program is a regional, targeted program that will have workshops, provide technical assistance targeted business development training to NYS certified MWBE businesses within the construction sector. Working one-to-one with our experts, businesses are able to tailor the curriculum to their individual needs and learn how to take their business to the next level.
To learn more, contact: Kristan Maxie, BGA Program Specialist at City of Syracuse, KMaxie@syrgov.net.
You can also contact by phone at (315) 448-8100.
An informational session and overview of the Growth Accelerator program was held, you can watch the video below.
Eligibility
If a business meets the eligibility requirements and is interested in joining the program, they can apply here.
In order to be eligible for the Central New York-Mohawk Valley Business Growth Accelerator Program, you must be:
- A construction consulting firm
- A currently certified NYS MBE, WBE or MWBE
- In business for at least two (2) years
- Have at least two employees
- Demonstrate annual revenues between $500,000 to $5 Million during the most recent year
Background
The Business Growth Accelerator Program was kickstarted by New York State to give the trailblazers of the construction industry guidance and for experts to share their institutional knowledge with MWBEs for equitable economic development.
Learn more about the program using New York State's Q&A guide. Learn more about the City of Syracuse's partnership and administration of the program. View the City's technical proposal (here(PDF, 3MB)) for a deep dive.