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Women are drivers of the economy — as business leaders, employees, consumers, and entrepreneurs. Investing in women can yield a significant boost in economic growth.
When we provide access for women-owned businesses to competitively bid for procurement opportunities and invest in their growth, not only do we identify all of the best and most innovative suppliers, but we also support inclusive and sustainable growth.
in the world are owned by women, yet women-owned businesses earn less than 1% of large corporate and government spend with suppliers.
globally in annual consumer spending and make over 85% of consumer purchasing decisions.
could add $526 billion to the GDP of Japan and more than $1.2 trillion to that of the United States.
Join us
Become part of a worldwide movement of large organizations committed to strategic sourcing practices that help build sustainable communities by doing business with women-owned businesses around the globe. Learn more here.
Find women-owned businesses
Browse the WECommunity, our global online platform connecting large buyers with more than 20,000 women-owned business suppliers worldwide. Access to WECommunity is exclusive for WEConnect International members and registered or certified women-owned businesses. Learn more here.
Support us
Support WEConnect International’s mission, elevate women entrepreneurs, and drive global economic impact by Partnering, Sponsoring, or Donating.
Next time you are running errands or shopping, keep on the look-out for the Women Owned Logo on storefronts, product labels, and websites while shopping. All these have been certified as at least 51 percent owned, operated and controlled by one or more women by WEConnect International globally or WBENC in the United States. Use your spending power to support women!