A WBENC certified WBE is a business that has gone through a rigorous and stringent certification process to confirm the business is owned, managed, and controlled by a woman or women. WBENC certified WBEs use their certification credentials to gain access to WBENC Corporate Members, as well as a number of federal, state, and local government agencies. In addition, WBENC certified WBEs also gain access to over 14,000 other WBENC certified WBEs in order to purchase products or services and to partner on joint venture opportunities. NOTE: The business is certified, not the individual.