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Hochul launches Empire State MWBE Hub, modernized platform for the state's MWBE program
Hochul announced (Jul 23) the launch of the Empire State MWBE Hub, a modernized digital platform for New York's Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprise program, replacing the state's legacy certification/contracting system. Routine-governance item logged for the record; no dollar figures attached in the announcement.
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Source: Governor's Office · Jul 23, 2026 · Credibility Tier 1 · Permalink https://reviewhochul.com/news/empire-state-mwbe-hub-jul-23-2026
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