Women’s Business Enterprise
See how your business can participate in WBENC's Certification Program.
Category:
Business Certifications
Provider Organization:
The Women’s Business Enterprise National Council
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Eligibility:
Free
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Requirements
Majority (at least 51%) ownership by one or more women
Demonstrated proof of female management and control of business
Unrestricted female control of the business in legal documents and day-to-day operations
A woman holding the highest defined title in the company’s legal documents.
Documented evidence of female contribution of capital and/or industry expertise
Status of U.S. Citizenship or Lawful Permanent Resident for woman owner(s) constituting majority ownership
Benefits
Certification opens doors to new business opportunities by providing access to a national database of corporations and government entities that have supplier diversity programs seeking to do business with certified women-owned businesses. Formal and informal networking opportunities to pursue business deals with corporations and other women-owned businesses are also available through regional partner organizations (RPO).