Certification Benefits

WBENC certification opens doors to new business opportunities by providing access to a national database of corporations and government entities with supplier programs seeking to do business with certified women-owned businesses.

Regional partner organizations (RPOs) such as GWBC® also organize and execute a variety of formal and informal networking opportunities to pursue business deals with corporations and other businesses throughout the year, including Power of Partnering (POP), the Accelerate Series, Mornings with GWBC®, Tables of 8 and more/. The  WBENCLink2.0, is a great online network database of WBENC-certified WBEs and corporate and government entities nationwide looking for suppliers or other small business collaborators.

As part of a network of supportive entrepreneurs and advocates, WBENC-certified WBEs also have access to exclusive programs and resources designed to help businesses grow and thrive through each RPO.

• Access to supplier inclusion 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 other WBENC-Certified WBEs.
• Access to networking local and national events and programs, procurement opportunities, mentoring, executive education, capacity development programs and other business tools and resources.
• Eligibility for regional and national awards and recognition.
• Use of Women Owned Logo and Women’s Business Enterprise National Council Seal as a marketing tool to promote your business and expand your company’s visibility.
• Community of support from other female founders and like-minded professionals all dedicated to the growth and success of women-owned businesses.