Women's Business Enterprise (WBE)
A business that is at least 51% owned, operated, and controlled by one or more women.
How Women's Business Enterprise works in supplier diversity
WBE certification is primarily issued by the Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) and its regional partner organizations. The certification verifies that women have true ownership and control over business operations, not just nominal ownership. WBE certification opens doors to corporate supplier diversity programs at Fortune 500 companies.
Real-world example
The certification quiz checks your business against every certification we track. The result is a ranked list with the buyers each one opens. Or open the certification reference for the full guides.