WBENC


Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) certification is the most widely recognized and respected national certification in the U.S. for Women’s Business Enterprises (WBEs). Being certified as a woman-owned supplier can open up opportunities previously inaccessible to your business.


With the vast majority of Fortune 1000 corporations in the U.S. requiring WBENC certification before granting woman-owned businesses access to their economic impact programs, being certified brings your business to corporate America’s attention.


WBENC certification is an essential marketing tool for expanding your company’s visibility and access to decision makers in procurement offices. WBEC ORV, as a regional partner organization, facilitates the certification process. Once you’re certified, WBEC ORV offers an array of engagement opportunities to ensure that your business reaps the benefits.


WBENC Network

The map below indicates the regions served by WBENC’s 14 Regional Partner Organizations (RPOs). WBEC ORV supports our members in taking full advantage of their WBENC certification and encourages engagement across RPOs in the various markets where you do business.



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Women Owned is an initiative from the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) and WEConnect International to create a movement of support for Women Owned businesses. Across the globe, Women Owned businesses supply an incredible range of products and services. The Women Owned Logo enables consumers to identify those products and services supplied by Women Owned businesses during their shopping experience, whether online or in-stores. Any storefronts, websites and product labels bearing the Women Owned Logo have been certified as at least 51 percent owned, operated and controlled by a woman or women by WBENC in the United States and WEConnect International globally.

WBENCLink 2.0 is a fully digitized certification tool and database connecting women-owned businesses and corporate and government members across the country. Once you’re certified, you have access to not only over 1,000 WBEs and nearly 50 corporate members in our region but also to over 16,000 WBEs and 350 corporate members across the country. We highly encourage all corporate members and WBEs to attend a WBENCLink 2.0 online training offered monthly through WBENC. Click here to register; spaces are limited and fill quickly.