The Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) is the largest
third-party certifier of businesses owned and operated by women in the United States.
WBENC partners with 14 Regional Partner Organizations to provide national certification.
Women's Business Enterprise National Council
National Organization
Nationwide
Certification Cost
$350-$1,000
Processing Time
60-90 days
Renewal
Annual ($350-$750)
Corporate Acceptance
500+ Fortune 500
About WBENC
Certifications Issued
Women's Business Enterprise National Council issues the following diversity certifications:
Eligibility Requirements
Ownership Requirement
51% owned, operated and controlled by one or more women
Business must be at least 51% owned by one or more women who are
U.S. citizens or permanent resident aliens, and the management and daily operations must be
controlled by one or more women owners.
History
Founded in 1997, WBENC was created to provide a national certification standard
for women-owned businesses and to connect them with corporate members seeking to diversify
their supply chains.
Member Benefits
WBENC-certified businesses gain access to procurement opportunities,
networking events, educational programs, and the WBENCLink database. Annual events include
the National Conference & Business Fair and Summit & Salute.
Recognition & Acceptance
WBENC certification is the most widely recognized and accepted
certification for women-owned businesses in the U.S., accepted by thousands of corporations
and many government entities.
Corporate Programs Accepting This Certification
10+ companies accept certifications from WBENC:
