Founded in 1997, WBENC is the nation’s leader in women’s business development and the leading third-party certifier of companies owned and operated by women, with more than 17,000 certified Women’s Business Enterprises, 14 national Regional Partner Organizations, and more than 350 Corporate Members. More than 1,000 corporations representing America’s most prestigious brands as well as many states, cities, and other entities, accept WBENC Certification. For more information, visit www.wbenc.org.