WBENC
Non-profit OrganizationsDistrict of Columbia, United States51-200 Employees
WBENC is a national nonprofit that certifies businesses owned, controlled, and operated by women, making it the largest third-party certifier of women-owned enterprises in the United States. Founded in 1997 and headquartered in the Washington, DC area, the organization extends its certification through 14 Regional Partner Organizations and functions as an advocate for women-owned businesses as suppliers to corporate America. Its primary customers are corporate members, certified WBEs, and government entities, and it works with its regional partners to broaden supplier opportunities. As a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit, WBENC focuses on advancing the success of WBEs and government entities in its network. A recent development noted in January 2025 reports indicates WBENC sold assets to ATP Gov.