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

WBENC Certification validates that a business is at least 51 percent owned, controlled, operated, and managed by a woman or women. This means one or more women must have unrestricted control of the business, a demonstrated management of day-to-day operations, and a proportionate investment of capital or expertise.

WBENC Certification validates that a business is at least 51 percent owned, controlled, operated, and managed by a woman or women. This means one or more women must have unrestricted control of the business, a demonstrated management of day-to-day operations, and a proportionate investment of capital or expertise.

WBENC is the largest certifier of women-owned businesses in the U.S. and a leading advocate for women entrepreneurs. | The Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC), founded in 1997,...

Women Owned is an initiative from the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) and WEConnect International to create a movement of support for Women Owned businesses. WBENC is the largest third-party certifier of women-owned businesses in the U.S. and a leading advocate for women entrepreneurs.

The Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC), founded in 1997, is the nation's leading advocate of women-owned businesses as suppliers to America's corporations. It also is the largest third-party certifier of businesses owned and operated by women in the United States.

Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) certification is the most widely recognized and respected national certification in the U.S. for Women’s Business Enterprises (WBEs). Being certified as a woman-owned diverse supplier can open up opportunities previously inaccessible to your business.

WBEC Pacific is proud to be a part of the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) for over 25 years, supporting WBEs with WBENC certification applications, validation, processing, and renewals, as well as the US Small Business Administration’s Women-Owned Small Business or WOSB Certification.

Ready to get certified? That's great! Find out the steps of how to apply for WBENC Certification for women-owned businesses.

WBEC-East will continue its mission of supporting women entrepreneurs – providing resources, education, networking, and access to the WBENC Certification. While we are women-focused, our programs, resources, and workshops are open to ALL.