ABOUT US CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS EVENTS SUPPORT NEWS & RESOURCES WBENC provides the most widely recognized certification for women-owned businesses in the U.S. LEARN MORE Women Business Owners Through certification, gain access to a vast network of support, targeted business opportunities, increased visibility, and resources to grow your business. GET CERTIFIED Corporations Join our network of 350+ corporations and government entities dedicated to the advancement of women-owned businesses. JOIN US Support women-owned businesses There are 13 million women-owned businesses in the U.S., representing 42% of all businesses. Yet there is still significant disparity in revenue and capital between these business and others. WBENC is helping bridge that gap — through access to opportunities, programs that accelerate growth, and campaigns to influence consumer buying behaviors. SHOW YOUR SUPPORT Programs & Opportunities To fuel success for women-owned businesses, WBENC offers various programs and opportunities designed to support business development and growth. Virtual Events In today's virtual environment, our commitment to women-owned businesses has only intensified. See upcoming virtual events and programming. Procurement Opportunities WBENC connects women-owned businesses with purchasing decision-makers from major corporations and government entities. Executive Education We offer tailored executive education programs designed to help women-owned businesses scale and accelerate growth. Networking Connect with a network of women entrepreneurs and those most dedicated to their success. Leaders in Supplier Diversity & Inclusion WBENC Corporate Members Our members represent the nation’s largest and most successful corporations, dedicated to creating an environment of opportunity for women-owned businesses. SEE MEMBER LIST Being WBENC certified has opened my world to a cornucopia of interesting and supportive women I’d have never met otherwise. Their wisdom and insight have helped me navigate the endless obstacles and frustrations in running my company, making me a more effective leader. Some are among my suppliers, with whom I collaborate and share as a sounding board. Professionally, the certification has opened doors that would otherwise NEVER have been open to me. The certification lends credibility and a seriousness of purpose that buyers recognize and show interest. Beverlee Dacey President, Amodex Products Inc DISCOVER . Webinar Women Owned in Retail | Women Owned Wednesday, Retail Supplier Showcase & Panels DEC 1, 2021 - DEC 1, 2021 Article #BuyWomenOwned on Women Owned Wednesday DEC 2, 2020 News BASF partners with WBENC to advance supplier diversity and inclusion, launches new Chemical Industry Forum OCT 19, 2021 Featured Corporate Member See Member List Featured Regional Partner Organization WBEC-Pacific Interview Advancing with the WBE Stars: Ranjini Poddar NOV 4, 2021 LEARN ABOUT WBENC About Us Our Team Partners Careers JOIN US Certify Your Business Become a Corporate Member Support Women-Owned Businesses DISCOVER Events Programs News & Resources WBENCLINK2.0 LOGIN STAY CONNECTED Subscribe to our email newsletters and alerts for the latest news, opportunities, and resources. Subscribe CONTACT US © 2021 Women’s Business Enterprise National Council Privacy Policy Terms of Use