New york Women's Chamber of Commerce

What New york Women's Chamber of Commerce does

The New York Women's Chamber of Commerce (NYWCC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2002 by Quenia Abreu, operating from 1524 Amsterdam Avenue in New York City. It is the first women's chamber of commerce in New York City and the State of New York, and functions as a membership-based trade association, certification intermediary, and program provider for women- and minority-owned business enterprises (MWBEs). NYWCC represents more than 7,000 member businesses and claims credit for helping create over 10,000 businesses, with cumulative facilitation of approximately $65 million in capital access and $65-100 million in procurement contracts. The organization was instrumental in the passage of Local Law 1 (NYC) and Article 15-A (NY State), which established MWBE procurement set-asides that anchor ongoing demand for the Chamber's certification and matchmaking services.

Name

New york Women's Chamber of Commerce

Legal name

New York Women's Chamber of Commerce

Website

https://nywcc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The New York Women's Chamber of Commerce is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit trade association founded in 2002 that serves 7,000+ women and minority-owned businesses in NYC through certification, capital access, procurement matchmaking, and small business training programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual membership dues collected from individual entrepreneurs and businesses across six tier levels ranging from $30/year for individual members to $1,500/year for corporations. This is a recurring revenue stream from the organization's core constituency of women and minority entrepreneurs.
2. Corporate Sponsorships: Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, educational institutions, and non-profit organizations sponsor the organization. Sponsors gain access to the network of women entrepreneurs and visibility at Chamber events.
3. Event Revenue: Revenue generated from signature events including ContractHER Procurement Fair, Women of Excellence Awards, and various workshops and seminars. Events provide networking opportunities and contracting access for members.
4. Training Program Fees: Financial literacy courses like 'Money Matters' and other business training programs. Programs are offered with support from partners like Ponce De Leon Foundation, The Coca-Cola Foundation, and Small Business Administration.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

NYWCC is a membership-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that delivers M/WBE certification assistance, business training, government contracting facilitation, and advocacy services for women and minority entrepreneurs in New York. Core deliverables include the six-tier Membership Program, the M/WBE Certification Program, signature events such as ContractHER Business Expo, NY Women of Excellence Awards, State of Women in Business, and Taste of Harlem, plus the Money Matters financial literacy course and Verizon/LISC $10,000 grant assistance.

Product overview

The New York Women's Chamber of Commerce operates as a membership-based nonprofit organization offering a portfolio of programs and services designed to economically empower women and minority entrepreneurs. The core offerings include M/WBE certification assistance, procurement and contracting programs (ContractHER Business Expo, ContractHER Español), signature events (NY Women of Excellence Awards, State of Women in Business, Taste of Harlem), financial education (Money Matters), and grant assistance through Verizon/LISC partnership. The organization functions as an advocate and connector, providing training, networking, and advocacy services rather than a technology product platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Membership Program Multi-tiered membership organization offering promotion, connection, and advocacy services for women entrepreneurs. Tiers: Women Entrepreneur $30/year, Professional Woman $50/year, Micro Business $125/year (2-10 employees), Small Business $250/year (11-25 employees), Medium Sized $500/year (26-50 employees), and Corporation $1,500/year (50+ employees).
• M/WBE Certification Program Assists women and minority entrepreneurs in obtaining Minority and Women Business Enterprise (M/WBE) certification from New York City and State, providing access to government contracting opportunities and procurement directories. Trained NYWCC professionals support members through the certification process.
• ContractHER Business Expo Annual procurement fair connecting certified women and minority-owned businesses with government agencies and corporate contractors for contracting opportunities.
• NY Women of Excellence Awards Annual awards ceremony recognizing and celebrating outstanding women entrepreneurs for their achievements and contributions to the business community.
• State of Women in Business Annual forum and panel discussion addressing challenges and opportunities for women entrepreneurs, featuring elected officials and business leaders.
• Taste of Harlem Annual food and beverage showcase event featuring women and minority-owned restaurants and food businesses, drawing hundreds of attendees.
• Money Matters Financial Course Spanish-language financial education course providing small business owners with tools for managing business finances, taxes, and accounting. Conducted virtually with support from Ponce De Leon Foundation, The Coca-Cola Foundation, and Small Business Administration.
• Verizon/LISC $10,000 Grant Program Partnership program with Verizon and LISC providing $10,000 grants to small businesses. NYWCC assists members in completing Digital Ready courses and applying for grant opportunities; more than 145 grants are awarded per year.
• ContractHER Español Spanish-language version of the ContractHER procurement training program helping Latina entrepreneurs navigate government contracting processes.
• Latina's Entrepreneur Program Brunch and training event series supporting Latina entrepreneurs with networking and business development resources.

Quantifiable outcome

• 10,000+ businesses created with NYWCC support
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Verizon Digital ReadycoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 25 June 2026Verizon partnership providing digital skills training to small businesses through the Digital Ready program. NYWCC serves as a partner organization, directing members to complete Digital Ready courses to qualify for $10,000 grants awarded by Verizon and LISC.
• Ponce BankcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPonce Bank sponsors NYWCC events and programs including the Queens SB Bootcamp Series (Accounting and Business workshops) and support for State of Women in Business events. Represents banking services for women and minority entrepreneurs.
• JP Morgan ChasecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerJP Morgan Chase Financial & Business Series - educational webinars for NYWCC members covering financial topics and business development.
• Small Business Administration (SBA)majorGTM or Marketing PartnerFederal agency supporting NYWCC's Money Matters financial education course and small business programs. Provides resources and potentially funding for women and minority entrepreneurs.
• Columbia UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost venue for Taste of Harlem 2023 event at The Forum at Columbia University. Partnership with Harlem Community Development Corporation for community events.
• Harlem Community Development CorporationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner with NYWCC for Taste of Harlem and other Harlem-based community events serving women entrepreneurs and local businesses.
• US Women's Chamber of CommercemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational network affiliation providing NYWCC with connection to broader women's chamber network and resources.
• Helen SewardminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPrestigious cosmetic hair products brand sponsoring NYWCC beauty salon and barbershop events including annual cruise event.
• NYC Small Business Services (SBS)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerCity agency partnership for funding workshops and BOC Network programs helping NYC small businesses access capital and resources.
• Council Member Shaun AbreucoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNYC Councilmember partnering with NYWCC for State of the Women in Business events and advocacy for women entrepreneurs in New York.
• Empire State DevelopmentmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNY State economic development agency. NYWCC works with Division of Minority & Women's Business Development for MWBE certification and contracting programs.

Scale indicators17 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• U.S. Women's Chamber of Commerce: National federation of women's business chambers and the NYWCC's explicit national network affiliate. Operates the same chamber-of-commerce model for women entrepreneurs across the U.S., making it the most direct peer in scope and mission.
• Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC): The largest third-party certifier of women-owned businesses in the U.S. with 13,000+ certified WBEs. Comparable WBE certification and corporate supplier-diversity matchmaking services, but operates nationally rather than regionally, and is the dominant force in WBE certification that NYWCC's M/WBE program overlaps with.
• National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC): The leading national certifier of minority-owned businesses and corporate supplier diversity conduit. Overlaps directly with NYWCC's minority business certification and corporate matchmaking services, and competes for the same corporate diversity procurement budgets in NYC.

Broad incumbents

• The National Women's Business Council (NWBC): Federal advisory council chartered by Congress to advise the President, SBA, and Congress on issues affecting women business owners. Operates in the same policy/research space as NYWCC's advocacy work, but at the federal level rather than hyper-local NYC.
• NYC Department of Small Business Services (SBS): New York City agency operating NYC Women Founders Network, MWBE certification, and free business courses — a partner of NYWCC but also a competitor for the same certification and training services to NYC women entrepreneurs.
• SBA Office of Women's Business Ownership (OWBO): Federal program funding a national network of Women's Business Centers providing training, mentoring, and certification assistance. Operates in the same training and certification assistance space as NYWCC's Money Matters and ContractHER programs, but with federal funding.

Emerging players

• SCORE: Long-standing SBA resource partner providing free mentoring, workshops, and webinars to small business owners nationwide. Competes with NYWCC's Money Matters financial education and training offerings at no cost, but without the women/minority focus.

Regional players

• The Greater New York Chamber of Commerce: Large general-purpose NYC chamber providing networking, advocacy, and member services across all demographics. Targets the same NYC business community but lacks NYWCC's women/minority focus and M/WBE certification specialization.

Others

• Harlem Community Development Corporation: Community development partner of NYWCC serving Harlem-based businesses with similar economic empowerment mission. Functions as a co-host/community partner for NYWCC events like Taste of Harlem rather than a direct competitor.
• New York Women's Foundation: Grantmaking foundation investing in gender equity and economic security for women and girls in NYC. Operates in an adjacent ecosystem with overlapping target beneficiaries (women of color in NYC) but distributes grants rather than providing chamber services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/NYWomensChamber
• Facebookfacebook.com/NYWomensCHAMBEROFCOMMERCE
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ny-women%27s-chamber-of-commerce
• Instagraminstagram.com/nywomenschamber

Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds4 records

Investors2 records

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