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Credibility is essential in business relationships, and in our certification process, too. As the gold standard for women-owned business certification, we take the vetting process—and your company—seriously. That’s why we require documentation to verify the ownership, management, and control of applicants by the women owners, including financial statements, federal tax returns, partnership agreements, and more. To review our required documentation and learn more about WBENC certification, visit: https://lnkd.in/eja7YY7C

Cultivating and growing a supplier development program takes a balance of relationship building, initiative, and intuition, among other skills, both internally within a corporation and externally with potential suppliers. In a recently published article, discover how WBENC Corporate Member BMO and WBENC-Certified WBE Meetings & Incentives Worldwide, Inc. joined forces to drive success. This article offers valuable insights and key takeaways for both Corporate Members and WBEs, highlighting strategies for building a thriving supplier diversity program and cultivating meaningful business relationships. Don't miss out on this inspiring story! Read More: https://lnkd.in/gQTBnvCM

Before you shut down your computer for the holidays, reserve your place at the 2025 WBENC Virtual Open House: ACCELERATE Your Growth! Hear directly from Team WBENC as we highlight upcoming opportunities for the 2025 calendar year to accelerate growth and meaningful connections within the larger entrepreneurial ecosystem. All are welcome to attend and hear about everything we have in store for WBENC-Certified WBEs, small business owners, and WBENC Corporate & Government Members! Learn more and register by following this link: https://lnkd.in/edH5V8Yq

Join Curated Coaching for Entrepreneurs at chase.com/coaching for a complimentary, small-group coaching session focused on building your brand strategy. In this session, you’ll learn (with up to three other business owners) how to define the visual and verbal significance of your brand, articulate your value proposition, and develop a differentiated strategy to win the hearts and minds of your customers. Register today! chase.com/coaching

Applications are NOW OPEN for WeIGNITE! This is a highly interactive 5-week virtual executive education program for WBENC-Certified Women’s Business Enterprises (WBEs) brought to you by Wells Fargo. During this program, participants will gain clarity on their business vision and understand its implications for leadership, teams, and business operations. The program equips WBEs with simple, real-world tools, to identify and address organizational shortcomings, improving the operational value of their businesses. Participants will also engage with fellow women entrepreneurs to share insights about their companies and self-implementation journeys, building a supportive community to rely on moving forward. Don't wait! Submit your application by Friday January 10th, 2025. https://lnkd.in/d_HDVSNe

Join Curated Coaching for Entrepreneurs at chase.com/coaching for a complimentary, small-group coaching session focused on building your brand strategy. In this session, you’ll learn (with up to three other business owners) how to define the visual and verbal significance of your brand, articulate your value proposition, and develop a differentiated strategy to win the hearts and minds of your customers. Register today! chase.com/coaching

Applications are NOW OPEN for WeIGNITE! This is a highly interactive 5-week virtual executive education program for WBENC-Certified Women’s Business Enterprises (WBEs) brought to you by Wells Fargo. During this program, participants will gain clarity on their business vision and understand its implications for leadership, teams, and business operations. The program equips WBEs with simple, real-world tools, to identify and address organizational shortcomings, improving the operational value of their businesses. Participants will also engage with fellow women entrepreneurs to share insights about their companies and self-implementation journeys, building a supportive community to rely on moving forward. Don't wait! Submit your application by Friday January 10th, 2025. https://lnkd.in/d_HDVSNe

Join WBENC LIFT and Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Wednesday, 12/11 for an informative session on the economic impact of generative artificial intelligence featuring Goldman Sachs Vice President, Frank Long. Frank will do a deep dive on the macro implications that impact small businesses such as investment flow, power and utility infrastructure, supply chain management, and more! Participants will walk away with an understanding of how AI is shaping the future. You won’t want to miss this valuable intel on AI & the economy, register today! https://lnkd.in/eE3DkYUt

Join WBENC for the NextGen Happy Hour – Accelerating into 2025! This will be a happy hour to create a collaborative space for women business entrepreneurs or aspiring ones to share their successes from 2024 and strategize for future growth in 2025! Register now: https://lnkd.in/d4Xa4pnT

WBENC invites you to support Small Business Saturday! Small Business Saturday is TODAY, November 30 and is dedicated to backing a diverse range of local businesses that help create jobs, boost the economy, and help communities thrive across the country. Shoutout some of your favorite small businesses in the comments!