SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Service-disabled veteran-owned businesses (SDVOBs) may be interested in a new workshop series focused on expanding access to City of Syracuse contracting opportunities for minority and women-owned business enterprises (MWBEs) and SDVOBs. Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh says the city’s division of equity compliance and social impact is hosting the workshop series called, “Let’s […]
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Service-disabled veteran-owned businesses (SDVOBs) may be interested in a new workshop series focused on expanding access to City of Syracuse contracting opportunities for minority and women-owned business enterprises (MWBEs) and SDVOBs.
Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh says the city’s division of equity compliance and social impact is hosting the workshop series called, “Let’s Do Business.” The first installment was held back on Sept. 4.
“The Let’s Do Business series is an opportunity for local business owners and entrepreneurs to connect with City staff and a talented pool of professionals committed to inclusive economic development,” Walsh said in the Aug. 20 announcement. “This series is part of the City’s ongoing efforts to promote diversity, fairness, and opportunity in public procurement, and highlights our commitment to ensuring doing business with the city is more accessible.”
The series includes hands-on sessions designed to help historically marginalized businesses grow and succeed. Participants will receive support with MWBE and SDVOB certification, learn how to leverage their certification in city contracting, gain practical guidance on doing business with the City of Syracuse, and exchange best practices with other vendors.
Each session will include vendor networking to help build professional connections and explore new partnerships, the city said.
Remaining schedule
The remaining Let’s Do Business MWBE / SDVOB Support Series schedule includes the Holiday Vendor Huddle and 2026 Kickoff on Nov. 6. And then, after the holiday season, the Contracting & Coffee Small Vendor Roundtable is set for Jan. 8, 2026.
All workshops in this series will be held in the Garden Level Conference Room at One Park Place, 300 South State St. in Syracuse from 5:00-6:30 p.m. For more information and event details, visit
syr.gov/lets-do-business.
