ABOUT US CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS EVENTS SUPPORT NEWS & RESOURCES Support Discover ways to support WBENC and our network of women entrepreneurs. Corporate Membership Sponsorship Buy Women Owned ACTIntentionally Get Involved WBENC Shop Join WBENC in supporting women entrepreneurs. The Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) is a leading non-profit organization dedicated to helping women-owned businesses thrive. We could not succeed without the support of our dedicated Corporate Members, sponsors, advocates, and other supporters. Join us! Corporate Membership Join WBENC in creating an environment of opportunity for women-owned businesses. As a WBENC Corporate Member, your company helps to set the national agenda for Women’s Business Enterprises (WBEs) by providing equal access to procurement opportunities. WBENC also offers Corporate Members a variety of services and programs including, but exclusive access to our online database of certified WBEs. LEARN MORE WBENC CORPORATE MEMBERS INCLUDE Sponsorship At WBENC, our mission is to fuel economic growth by identifying, certifying, and facilitating the development of women-owned businesses. The commitment and support from our valued sponsors allows us to continue to grow our programming, enhance our event experiences, and provide relevant resources to develop women entrepreneurs and their supporters. Please contact valuedsponsors@wbenc.org to discover the current sponsorship opportunities we have available. To be eligible to participate as a sponsor, you must fall into one of the following categories: WBENC National Corporate Member, in good standing WBENC-Certified WBE (certification must be current) WBENC Regional Partner Organization (RPO) WBENC National Strategic Partner, which includes a select group of approved nonprofit organizations and media entities CONTACT US Buy Women Owned Bringing consumer recognition to Women Owned businesses. Women Owned is an initiative from the WBENC and WEConnect International to create a movement of support for women-owned businesses. We support female entrepreneurs and those who do business with them by raising awareness for why, where, and how to buy women-owned. LEARN MORE HOW TO BUY WOMEN OWNED Look for the Logo Next time you are running errands or shopping, keep on the look-out for the Women Owned Logo. 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. Shop Women-Owned Brands Need a handy guide to women-owned businesses to support? Check out our Women Owned Business Directory, featuring hundreds of products from WBENC or WEConnect-Certified businesses. Shopping for gifts? Browse our magazine-style Women Owned Gift Guide. Browse our directory of certified women-owned brands. Shop Women-Owned Brands Help us build a movement of support for women-owned businesses. Join the Movement ACTINTENTIONALLY Use your spending power to support the corporations most dedicated to diversity, inclusion, and supporting women entrepreneurs. The commitment, engagement, and energy of our Corporate Members is what makes it possible for WBENC and our network of Regional Partner Organizations to continue to support and develop women-owned businesses. ACTIntentionally is a WBENC campaign that enables us to show our appreciation for those corporations most supportive of our mission and dedicated to the inclusion of women-owned business in their supply chain. Explore our Corporate Member list and support those who support women-owned businesses. Our members represent 350+ of the nation's largest and most successful corporations. See Member List Get Involved Are you already a member of the WBENC network, a current Corporate Member or WBENC-Certified WBE, and want to find more ways to support the network? Consider the below opportunities to get involved, provide valuable feedback to our organization, and grow our network. WBENC Ambassadors — Ambassadors build connections and grow awareness about WBENC and Supplier Diversity. They are strong champions of WBENC-Certified Women’s Business Enterprises (WBEs), and strive to create opportunity connections between WBEs and Corporate Members. Women’s Enterprise Forum (The Forum) — The Forum is a select group of WBEs who serve in an advisory capacity to the WBENC Board of Directors. The Forum gives input and feedback on WBENC programs and other matters at the direction of the Board. Learn more about WBENC Ambassadors. WBENC Ambassadors Meet the Women's Enterprise Forum (The Forum) The Forum WBENC Shop Show Your Support The WBENC Shop features products with to help you showcase your status as a WBENC-Certified Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE) or demonstrate your support for women-owned businesses. All products feature the WBENC logo, Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE) Seal, or Women Owned Logo. SHOP NOW RELATED NEWS & RESOURCES Opportunity Capital One Announces Catapult Development Program for Diverse Suppliers NOV 1, 2021 Article . Resource Guide Optimize Your Purchasing Power – One Switch at a Time OCT 28, 2021 News BASF partners with WBENC to advance supplier diversity and inclusion, launches new Chemical Industry Forum OCT 19, 2021 Article The Women Owned Gift Guide – perfect for business gifting & greetings OCT 14, 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