WBENC is the largest third-party certifier of women-owned businesses in the U.S. and a leading advocate for women entrepreneurs.

WBENC partners with 14 Regional Partner Organizations authorized to administer WBENC and WOSB certification for women-owned businesses across the United States, including Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Virgin Islands.

WBENC uses a two part process to ensure every WBENC-Certified business meets our criteria and standards. This includes a thorough review of the documentation presented and a site visit interview with the female owner(s).

The Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) is a leading national non-profit organization dedicated to helping women-owned and small businesses thrive. We believe business development promotes innovation, opens doors, and …

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The WBENC National Conference is the largest event of its kind for women business owners, welcoming thousands of women entrepreneurs and corporate executives ready to make connections and do business.

WBENC Certification validates that a business is at least 51 percent owned by a woman. Find more certification eligibility criteria.

WBENC provides a national standard of certification to women-owned businesses through its 14 Regional Partner Organizations and provides purchasing managers with access to more than 20,000 WBENC-Certified WBEs through WBENCLink2.0, our online database profiling WBENC-Certified WBEs.

To fuel success for women-owned businesses, WBENC offers multiple programs and opportunities designed to support business development and growth, from pitch competitions to executive education programs.