Join WBENC in supporting women entrepreneurs.

The Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) is a leading non-profit organization dedicated to helping entrepreneurs and small businesses thrive. We could not succeed without the support of our dedicated Corporate Members, sponsors, advocates, and other supporters. Join us!

National Membership

Join WBENC in creating an environment of opportunity.

As a WBENC National Member, your company helps to set the national agenda for entrepreneurs and small businesses. WBENC also offers National Members a variety of services and programs including, but not limited to, exclusive access to our online database of certified WBEs.

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Sponsorship

At WBENC, our mission is to fuel economic growth by identifying, certifying, and facilitating the development of women-owned entrepreneurs and small businesses. The commitment and support from our valued sponsors allow us to continue to grow our programming, enhance our event experiences, and provide relevant resources to develop women entrepreneurs and their supporters.

Please contact valuedsponsors@wbenc.org to discover the current sponsorship opportunities we have available.

To be eligible to participate as a sponsor, you must fall into one of the following categories:

  • WBENC National Corporate Member, in good standing
  • WBENC-Certified WBE (certification must be current)
  • WBENC Regional Partner Organization (RPO)
  • WBENC National Strategic Partner, which includes a select group of approved nonprofit organizations and media entities
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Buy Women Owned

Bringing consumer recognition to Women Owned businesses.

Women Owned is an initiative from the WBENC and WEConnect International to create a movement of support for women-owned businesses. We support female entrepreneurs and those who do business with them by raising awareness for why, where, and how to buy women-owned.

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How to Buy Women Owned

Look for the Logo

Next time you are running errands or shopping, keep on the look-out for the Women Owned Logo.

Any storefronts, websites and product labels bearing the Women Owned Logo have been certified as at least 51 percent owned, operated and controlled by a woman or women by WBENC in the United States and WEConnect International globally.

Shop Women-Owned Brands

Need a handy guide to women-owned businesses to support? Check out our Women Owned Business Directory, featuring hundreds of products from WBENC or WEConnect-Certified businesses.

Browse our directory of certified women-owned brands.
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Help us build a movement of support for women-owned businesses.
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ACTIntentionally

Use your spending power to support the corporations most dedicated to diversity, inclusion, and supporting women entrepreneurs.

The commitment, engagement, and energy of our National Members is what makes it possible for WBENC and our network of Regional Partner Organizations to continue to support and develop women-owned businesses.

ACTIntentionally is a WBENC campaign that enables us to show our appreciation for those corporations most supportive of our mission and dedicated to the inclusion of women-owned businesses in their supply chain.

Our members represent the nation’s largest and most successful corporations, dedicated to creating an environment of opportunity for entrepreneurs and small businesses.
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