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.

Yes. Whether you have been in  business 1-month or 20 years, as long as your company is 51% women-owned, then you could qualify to become certified as women-owned. You can see a list of the requirements here.

To achieve certification as a Women’s Business Enterprise, women-owned businesses complete a thorough documentation and site visit process.

Learn more about the requirements here.

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.

Learn more here.