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.

 

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The Benefits of Certification

Certification is an important tool for expanding your company's visibility among decision-makers in supplier diversity and procurement.

The Center for Women & Enterprise guidance empowered us to refine our business strategies and obtain women’s business enterprise certification, opening doors for greater visibility and opportunities.

Nadine James, Unique Café, Worcester, MA

WBENC Certification Eligibility

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: 

To become certified, business owners undergo a thorough vetting process, including review of business documentation and a site visit.

Eligibility Criteria

Before applying for certification, WBENC highly recommends you review the list of required documentation and the guidelines outlined in their Standards & Procedures.

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Certify your business and open up the world of possibilities.

  • What is supplier diversity and how does certification fit it?
  • Is certification right for my company?
  • What are the benefits?
  • What are the costs?

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