Certification Programs
Let’s make things official.
The Center for Women & Enterprise offers women business owners the ability to obtain formal status of their diversity through a variety of certifications.
Why certify?
Certification is more than just a stamp on a paper. It’s an important — and exciting! — way to expand your company’s visibility among decision makers in supplier diversity and procurement. In short, it’ll help you bid on contracts as a diverse vendor in both the private and public sector.
Certification Options
- Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) is the premiere private sector certification that gives women-owned businesses an advantage in the corporate bidding arena.
- Women Owned Small Business (WOSB-Federal) is a certification required for women-owned businesses that want to bid on federal contracts in the public sector.
- SDO-OSD Massachusetts State (WBE-State) is a certification required for women-owned businesses that want to bid on Massachusetts State contracts in the public sector.
Not sure if certification is right for you?
Reach out to our certification team for upcoming informational webinars and to learn more about supplier diversity, the benefits of various certifications, and more.
CWE has not only helped me to develop the ability to grow, it also has been integral in helping me build a business community that supports me in my efforts. No one can do this alone!
Marianne Lancaster, Lancaster Packaging, Hudson, MA