WBENC Certification
WBENC RPO
WBEC Pacific is a Regional Partner Organization of the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council
We Provide Certification for Women-owned Business
Women’s Business Enterprise Council Pacific was incorporated in 2000 to support women-owned business certification, opportunities, resources, and engagement.
Certification gives a woman-owned business validation as a Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE), and the business classification as a diverse-owned business.
Introduction to WBENC Certification
Getting WBENC Certified through WBEC Pacific
Get the WBENC Certified Advantage
Certifying women-owned businesses is the foundation of WBENC's mission, a legacy that is carried on for over 20 years.
WBENC Certification is nationally recognized, and preferred by more than 1,000 Corporate and Government Members.
The WBENC network and serves as a resource and training platform that can help a WBENC-Certified WBE grow their capacity and compete in real time business opportunities.
WBENC Certification Standards
WBENC Certification attests that the business is at least 51 percent owned by one or more women—and women owners are the principal decision makers or managers of the business.
The Certification process is administered for WBENC by one of its 14 Regional Partner Organizations.
For the states of Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and Northern California, WBENC Certification is administered by WBEC Pacific.
The WBENC Certified Seal and Women Owned Logo
Usage rights for WBENC Certified WBEs:
WBENC -Certified seal: recommended for use on marketing materials.
Women Owned Logo: recommended for use on retail product packaging.
SBA WOSB Logo: recommended for use on marketing materials.
Women-owned Small Business Certification
A WOSB Certification is an SBA Federal requirement to qualify for the WOSB Federal Contracting Program. We offer WOSB certification at no extra cost.
To get WOSB-Certified, the business must have a valid WBENC Certification and the majority woman-owner must be a US Citizen.
Why Women Business Owners Get their Business Certified
To compete in real-time business opportunities
To connect with Corporate and Government Members
To connect with peer WBEs and expand their network
To get counted as a diverse business enterprise, supplier, or vendor
To meet program or project requirements and qualifications
To avail of Council, national, or regional resources