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Member buyers are looking for new and innovative suppliers – and they trust WEConnect International as the certifying body to ensure the businesses are at least 51% owned, managed, and controlled by one or more women. Scale up your business with the Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE) certification!
The WECommunity allows certified women-owned business profiles to be accessible to WEConnect International’s 200+ member buyers and 20,000+ women-owned businesses.
Certified businesses can post the Women Owned Logo on consumer products and services to strengthen their brand status.
WEConnect International certification is a globally-recognized verification that a business is at least 51% owned, managed and controlled by one or more women.
Enjoy preferential admission to WEConnect International and partner conferences, matchmaking and networking events, and other certified-only events.
Certified businesses get preferential admission to mentorship opportunities, in-person trainings and capacity-building programs.
Participate in invitation-only online courses, webinars and resources offered by subject matter experts and member buyers.
Boost your brand through virtual and in-person speaking engagements, social media campaigns and media channels.
Get updates from WEConnect International’s partner training programs, mentorship initiatives and events in national and regional markets.
The four criteria considered for WBE certification by WEConnect International are ownership, management, control and independence. Businesses that meet the criteria are determined to be at least 51% owned, as well as managed and controlled by one or more women. The WEConnect International Seal of Certification Process is open to businesses in 60 countries.
To verify ownership, documentation is required, and the required documentation varies for each business type. While not an exhaustive list and understanding that terminology may be different in each country, review general documentation requirements.
The non-refundable processing fee for new applications and recertification is based on annual gross revenue and is divided into three (3) groups. Please identify which group and range your company’s revenues fall within to identify the required fee. 2025 fees apply to all applications received on or after December 16, 2024.
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Submit the application and non-refundable fee
“As a business owner for over 25 years it is rare to be in an environment where instead of competing, people are lifting each other up.”
Higher Ground Collective
Canada
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