activities · 10
what they do
direct service · 4
- Networking and Business Development for Certified WBEs Women-Owned Business Certification & DevelopmentFacilitates networking and business development opportunities for certified Women Business Enterprises (WBEs) through events, tradeshows, and matchmaking sessions with corporate buyers and other WBEs. This includes an Annual Procurement Opportunity Conference & Celebration.
- Networking and Business Development for Certified WBEs Women-Owned Business Certification & DevelopmentFacilitates networking and business development opportunities for certified Women Business Enterprises (WBEs) through events, tradeshows, and matchmaker sessions with corporate buyers. This includes an Annual Procurement Opportunity Conference & Celebration and access to online business matching portals.
- Networking and Business Development for Certified WBEs Women-Owned Business Certification & DevelopmentFacilitates networking and business development opportunities for certified Women Business Enterprises (WBEs) through events, tradeshows, matchmaker meetings with corporate buyers, and inclusion in local and national databases like WBENCLink for sourcing opportunities.
- Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Certification Women-Owned Business Certification & DevelopmentProcesses applications and grants Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) certification, providing access to federal contracting opportunities.
capacity building · 6
- Capacity Building and Support for WBEs Women-Owned Business Certification & DevelopmentProvides certified WBEs with access to mentoring, education, and capacity development resources. It also allows them to use the WBENC member logo for marketing purposes.
- Capacity Building and Support for WBEs Women-Owned Business Certification & DevelopmentProvides certified WBEs with access to mentoring, education, and capacity development resources, and allows them to use the WBENC member logo for marketing. The organization also organizes a volunteer forum leadership structure to serve as liaisons for members.
- Capacity Building for WBEs Women-Owned Business Certification & DevelopmentProvides access to mentoring, education, and capacity development resources for Women Business Enterprises (WBEs).
- WBENC Certification for Women-Owned Businesses Women-Owned Business Certification & DevelopmentProcesses initial and recertification applications for women-owned businesses to meet WBENC certification standards, including thorough documentation review, on-site visits, and monthly committee reviews. This certification is recognized by over 10,000 major corporations across eight western U.S. states and two Pacific territories.
- WBENC Certification for Women-Owned Businesses Women-Owned Business Certification & DevelopmentProcesses initial and recertification applications for women-owned businesses, ensuring they meet WBENC standards through documentation review and on-site visits. This certification is recognized by over 10,000 major corporations and allows businesses to be listed in local and national databases.
- WBENC Certification for Women-Owned Businesses Women-Owned Business Certification & DevelopmentProcesses initial and recertification applications for women-owned businesses, ensuring they meet WBENC standards through documentation review and site visits. This certification is recognized by over 10,000 major corporations and allows businesses to be listed in local and national databases.
strategies · 15
how they think
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- Automated and Self-Service Certification Management automated_self_service_certificationThe organization utilizes automated systems and an online self-service platform to streamline the certification and recertification process. This provides applicants with timely notifications and allows owners to flexibly manage their documentation, ensuring efficiency and proactive engagement.
- Automated and Self-Service Certification Management automated_self_service_certificationThe organization utilizes automated systems and an online self-service platform to streamline the certification and recertification process. This provides applicants with timely notifications and allows for flexible, self-directed completion of requirements.
- Empowering WBEs through Resources and Community wbe_empowerment_and_communityThe organization empowers certified Women Business Enterprises by providing access to tools, resources, education, training, and a supportive community. This helps WBEs navigate the business landscape, develop effective strategies, and foster connections with peers and corporations for growth.
- Empowering WBEs through Resources and Community wbe_empowermentThe organization empowers certified Women Business Enterprises by providing access to tools, resources, education, training, and a supportive community. This helps WBEs navigate the business landscape, develop effective strategies, and foster connections with peers and corporations.
- Empowering Women Business Enterprises through Resources and Community wbe_empowermentThe organization empowers certified women-owned businesses by providing access to tools, resources, education, training, and a supportive community to foster growth, encourage strategic marketing, and facilitate networking among WBEs and with corporations.
- Facilitating Connections and Supplier Diversity supplier_diversity_facilitationThe organization actively facilitates connections between certified women-owned businesses and corporations/government agencies to increase supplier diversity. This involves advocating for procurement opportunities, providing access to executives, and linking WBEs with buyers seeking diverse suppliers.
- Facilitating Connections and Supplier Diversity supplier_diversity_advocacyThe organization actively facilitates connections between certified women-owned businesses and corporations/government agencies to increase supplier diversity. This involves advocating for procurement opportunities and providing access to supplier diversity executives.
- Facilitating Connections and Supplier Diversity supplier_diversity_advocacyThe organization actively facilitates connections between certified women-owned businesses and corporations/government agencies, advocating for increased supplier diversity and providing access to procurement executives to create business opportunities.
- Regional Liaison Model regional_liaison_modelThe organization employs a regional forum leadership model, utilizing local volunteer representatives to connect women business enterprises with the organization, thereby fostering local engagement and support.
- Standardized Third-Party Certification for Women-Owned Businesses third_party_certificationThe organization provides rigorous, standardized third-party certification for women-owned businesses, verifying that they are at least 51% owned, managed, and controlled by women. This process ensures credibility and opens doors to corporate procurement opportunities.
- Strategic Alliance and Relationship Building for Organizational Growth strategic_alliance_developmentThe organization focuses on developing innovative alliances and fostering strategic relationships with key stakeholders. This approach is designed to drive organizational growth, ensure fiscal resiliency, and support the long-term sustainability of the organization and its mission.
- Strategic Alliances and Sustainable Growth strategic_alliance_developmentThe organization develops innovative alliances with key stakeholders and operates with a focus on organizational growth and fiscal resiliency. This approach ensures long-term sustainability and supports the economic growth and inclusion of Women Business Enterprises.
- Strategic Relationship and Alliance Building stakeholder_alliance_developmentThe organization develops and fosters strategic relationships and innovative alliances with key stakeholders to drive organizational growth, fiscal resiliency, and support the economic inclusion of Women Business Enterprises.
- Streamlined Certification Management with Automated Support automated_certification_managementThe organization utilizes an online self-service platform and automated notification system to streamline the certification and recertification process, allowing business owners to manage their applications flexibly while ensuring timely completion and support.
- Third-Party Certification for Women-Owned Businesses third_party_certificationThe organization provides rigorous, standardized, and trusted third-party certification for women-owned businesses, verifying that they are at least 51% owned, managed, and controlled by women. This process ensures credibility and opens doors to corporate procurement opportunities.
named programs · 2
what they call their work
Networking Opportunities
Facilitates connections among WBENC certified businesses and corporate members for potential partnerships and joint ventures.
WBENC Certification
Provides a rigorous certification process for women-owned businesses to confirm ownership, management, and control by women.
relationships · 16
who they work with
- Impact Legacy Law Partner — Devina Jackson, representing Impact Legacy Law, serves as Arizona Forum Second Vice Chair for WBEC-West.
- Inside Out Learning Partner — Dr. Sharon Lamm-Hartman, representing Inside Out Learning, serves as Arizona Forum Chair for WBEC-West.
- MatchMaker365 Partner — Provides access to a platform connecting certified women-owned businesses with corporate members.
- The RFP Success Company Partner — Lisa Rehurek, representing The RFP Success Company, serves as Arizona Forum Vice Chair for WBEC-West.
- United States SBA Government — Works with the SBA to ensure WOSB certified businesses are eligible for the WOSB Federal Contracting Program.
- WBEC-West Network — Regional Partner Organization for Arizona, Southern California, Nevada, Utah, Wyoming, Colorado, Hawaii, and Guam under WBENC certification network
- WBENC Network — Arizona Womens Business Enterprise Counc is a Regional Partner Organization (RPO) of WBENC, administering WBE certification in its region.
- WBENC Network — Certifies Women Business Enterprises (WBEs) through WBEC-West.
- WBENC Network — Member organization supporting WBENC Certified women-owned businesses.
- WBENC Network — Regional Partner Organization within the WBENC certification network.
- WBENC Partner — Issues WOSB certificates on behalf of WBENC.
- WBENC Partner — Provides certification for women business enterprises (WBEs) and offers programs, services, and events.
- WBENCLink Partner — Provides access to an online database profiling certified women-owned businesses.
- Women’s Business Enterprise National Council Network — Processes WBENC certification applications on behalf of the national organization.
- Women’s Business Enterprise National Council Network — Regional partner implementing WBENC certification standards
- Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) Network — Fully accredited affiliate of WBENC.