To be certified as a WBE your company must meet the below criteria.
- Ownership: 51% Ownership by a Woman or Women.
- Control and Management: Proof of Active Management of the Business.
- Contribution of Expertise and Capital: Contribution of Capital and/or Expertise by women owners to acquire their ownership interest shall be real and substantial and in proportion to the interest acquired.
- Independence: The woman owner(s) is able to perform in her area of specialty/expertise without reliance on males or non-women-owned businesses.
- U.S. Citizenship or U.S. Resident Alien status.
The Certification Process
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WBENC's Standards & Procedures
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