Congratulations to Johanna Edmondson, Owner of Female Fight Club NYC, on being named The Business Council of New York State’s 2025 MWBE Award winner! Johanna’s leadership and commitment to empowering her community exemplify the spirit of this award. We are proud to recognize her success and the impact that Female Fight Club NYC continues to make on women in New York City. Well deserved!
About the Award
In an effort to continue the promotion of economic growth and prosperity for all, The Business Council of New York State launched the Minority and Women's Business Award in 2022. We believe the opportunity for economic growth must be given to all employers, regardless of race or creed. The Minority and Women's Business Award was designed to honor minority, women, and LGBTQ businesses by recognizing their history and success. Businesses are nominated for the award by their state legislators.
A handful of finalists are announced each September and the award is presented at The Business Council's Annual Meeting at The Sagamore Resort in Bolton Landing.
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FINALISTRashida Sawyer Bakery | Ithaca
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FINALISTSingh’s Roti Shop Restaurant and Bar | Queens
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FINALISTClayton’s Toys | Williamsville
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FINALISTAllie B’s Cozy Kitchen | Albany
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FINALISTFemale Fight Club NYC | Bronx
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| Business | Location | Nominator |
| Lakelands Concrete Products, Inc. | Lima | Senator Pam Helming |
| REDCOM Laboratories, Inc. | Victor | Senator Pam Helming |
| Sweet Blessings | Shortsville | Senator Pam Helming |
| Impact PR & Communications | LaGrangeville | Assemblymember Anil Beephan |
| RLK General Insurance | Syracuse | Assemblymember Pam Hunter |
| Fusion East (East New York) | Brooklyn | Senator Roxanne Persaud |
| Classic Barber and Beauty Salon | Brooklyn | Senator Roxanne Persaud |
| Monte Marketing Consulting, LLC | Fairport | Assemblymember Jen Lunsford |
| Five Mile Line Café | Penfield | Assemblymember Jen Lunsford |
| East Coast Street Tacos | Brooklyn | Assemblymember Nikki Lucas |
| One Pup, Two Pup | Brooklyn | Assemblymember Nikki Lucas |
| Mimi’s Coffee House | Mount Kisco | Assemblymember Chris Burdick |
| Lily’s Deli & Market | South Salem | Assemblymember Chris Burdick |
| Lost Dog Café and Lounge | Binghampton | Assemblymember Donna Lupardo |
| Garland Gallery | Binghamton | Assemblymember Donna Lupardo |
| Toor Associates, Inc. | S Richmond Hill | Assemblymember David Weprin |
| Datz Deli | Queens | Assemblymember David Weprin |
| Twinstate Technologies | Morrisonville | Assemblymember Billy Jones |
| Lips Café | Brooklyn | Assemblymember Brian Cunningham |
| Aunts et Uncles | Brooklyn | Assemblymember Brian Cunningham |
| Sweet Catch Bk | Brooklyn | Assemblymember Brian Cunningham |
| Snappy Solutions, Inc | East Hampton | Assemblymember Rebecca Seawright |
| Spruce on Main | Amherst | Assemblymember Karen McMahon |
| Queen’s Room | Astoria | Assemblymember Jessica González-Rojas |
| Parva Coffee | Jackson Heights | Assemblymember Jessica González-Rojas |
| Urubamba Restaurant | Jackson Heights | Assemblymember Jessica González-Rojas |
| Events to Remember | Hastings on Hudson | Assemblymember Dana Levenburg |
| Juanita’s Kitchen | Nelsonville | Assemblymember Dana Levenburg |
| The Black Cow | Croton - On-Hudson | Assemblymember Dana Levenburg |
| Nikki’s Chocolates | Tonawanda | Senator April Baskin |
| Bird of Paradise Design | Buffalo | Senator April Baskin |
| Draghi Burgos Construction | Buffalo | Senator April Baskin |
| Asempe Kitchen | Ithaca | Assemblymember Anna Kelles |
| Ba-Li Cravings | Ithaca | Assemblymember Anna Kelles |
| Ben's Crab | Valley Stream | Assemblymember Michaelle Solages |
| Gypsy Beauty Bar | Elmont | Assemblymember Michaelle Solages |
| Celebs and Stars Hall | Valley Stream | Assemblymember Michaelle Solages |
| El Mariachi Food Corp | Woodside | Assemblymember Steven Raga |