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Certification for Women-Owned Businesses - WBENC. org : WBENC Everything you need to know about WBENC Certification for women-owned businesses.
WBENC Certification is the most widely recognized and respected national certification for women-owned businesses in the U.S. Through certification, women-owned businesses gain access to a vast network of support, including targeted business opportunities for certified women-owned firms, increased visibility in corporate and government supply chains, education and development programs to spur growth and increase capacity, and networking and mentorship opportunities with thousands of women entrepreneurs and those who support them.
WBENC is also an approved third-party certifier for the SBA’s Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Federal Contracting Program . My creative agency SJI has been women-owned since its inception in March 1991. Getting certified with WBENC has been a powerful way to lead with that fact, about which I am incredibly proud.
It’s exciting that people are starting to realize that hiring a minority-owned agency isn’t just good optics, it’s good business. Our company brings a rich perspective to every project we work on, and our certification from WBENC is an important way for us to signal that to the world.
President, SJI Associates No other certifications obtained by my companies have been remotely close to the support and success I have achieved through my association with WBENC. This organization is true to its commitment to helping women business owners achieve results after the certification process by offering powerful tools to engage. Get certified and get involved!
President & CEO, DevMar Products Companies are increasingly recognizing the value of operating as a CSR entity. As part of that, there is an increasing push to invest in strategic partners that are diverse. Being WBENC certified business provides Accel with the credentials that companies know, trust and want to do business with.
It opens doors, builds relationships and drives confidence in the marketplace. Being a WBENC-Certified WBE has helped us get meetings with large corporations and begin to work with them through their supplier diversity programs where we would have never had that opportunity if we weren’t a company certified by WBENC.
Founder/CEO of BRITE bites WBENC Certification validates that a business is at least 51 percent owned, controlled, operated, and managed by a woman or women . This means one or more women must have unrestricted control of the business, a demonstrated management of day-to-day operations, and a proportionate investment of capital or expertise.
To become certified, business owners undergo a thorough vetting process , including review of business documentation and a site visit. Because of this thorough process, WBENC Certification is considered the gold standard for women-owned business certification and is accepted by major Fortune 500 companies, in addition to some states, cities, and other entities.
Once certified, women-owned businesses are designated as WBENC-Certified Women’s Business Enterprises, or commonly referred to as WBEs. Benefits of certification for women-owned businesses includes: Access to supplier diversity and procurement executives at hundreds of major U.S. corporations and federal, state, and local government entities that accept WBENC Certification.
Formal and informal opportunities to pursue business with Corporate and Government Members, as well as with other WBENC-Certified WBEs. Access to networking events, procurement opportunities, mentoring, executive education, capacity development programs, and other business tools and resources. Eligibility for regional and national recognition and awards.
Use of Women Owned Logo and Women’s Business Enterprise Seal as a marketing tool to promote your business and expand your company’s visibility. Community of support from other female business owners and like-minded professionals all dedicated to the growth and success of women-owned businesses.
Detailed Certification Benefits WBENC partners with 14 Regional Partner Organizations authorized to administer WBENC and WOSB certification for women-owned businesses across the United States, including Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Virgin Islands. To achieve certification as a Women’s Business Enterprise, women-owned businesses complete a thorough documentation and site visit process.
The non-refundable processing fee for new applications and recertification is based on annual gross revenue as reported on Federal Taxes and is divided into five (5) tiers. Please identify which range your company’s revenues fall within to identify the required fee.
WBENC Certification requires a thorough review of business documentation, including documents relevant to ownership, financial structure, personnel, management, and governance. Before starting the certification process, we recommend reviewing the list of required documentation and gathering all materials in advance.
Full List of Required Documentation WBENC Certification is administered by 14 Regional Partner Organizations throughout the U.S. Regional Partner Organizations Regional Partner Organizations You have questions, we have answers. Revisit the 2026 WBENC Open House: IMPACT Your Business Article . Interview .
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Webinar WBENC Women of Color | Conversations that Count with Dr. Cheryl Polote-Williamson Women of Color Feature: Tamekia Flowers-Ball of Epiphany Blue on emerging through pandemic business impacts Become a Corporate Member Support Women-Owned Businesses WBENC Anti-Discrimination Policy WBENC Anti-Discrimination Policy As a community of entrepreneurs, corporate executives, and economic development thought leaders, WBENC is committed to the elimination of discrimination in all areas of business and the provision of equal opportunity when accessing capital, contracts, and contacts.
In compliance with state and federal laws and regulation, we do not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status in any of our policies, procedures, or practices. This anti-discrimination policy covers admission and access to, and treatment, in all programs and activities.
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The purpose of this FOA is to provide funding for up to four (4) Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs) that will provide entrepreneurial development services to Native American communities, focusing on supplying services to socially and economically disadvantaged entrepreneurs in locations that are outside of the geographical areas of existing SBA resources. Eligible applicants must be Tribal Colleges and Universities as defined in the Higher Education Act HEA 316 (U.S.C. 1059c). Funding Opportunity Number: SB-GC7J-23-002. Assistance Listing: 59.007. Funding Instrument: G. Category: BC,ED. Award Amount: Up to $250K per award.
The purpose of this FOA is to provide funding for up to two (2) private, non-profit organizations that will provide entrepreneurial development services to women, with an emphasis on socially and economically disadvantaged entrepreneurs in locations that are outside of the geographical areas of existing WBCs for the District of Columbia (DC) and the State of Oregon. There will be one award for each location. Eligible applicants must be private, non-profit organizations with 501(c) tax exempt status from the U.S. Treasury’s Internal Revenue Service and must provide services to the District of Columbia (DC) and State of Oregon. Funding Opportunity Number: SB-OEDWB-23-002. Assistance Listing: 59.043. Funding Instrument: G. Category: BC,CD,RD. Award Amount: $75K – $150K per award.