Investing in woman-owned suppliers is an amazing opportunity to drive your organization's success. From building long-term relationships to diversifying the local economy, procurement teams can significantly benefit from cultivating a network of talented female business owners. By doing so, it creates a powerful and equalizing ripple effect - inspiring more women across industries and creating true gender equity within industry ecosystems.
Procurement can experience numerous benefits by choosing to collaborate with woman owned suppliers! With their unique insights, understanding of the market and specialized industry knowledge, these companies offer an invaluable edge for businesses. Not only do they bring a competitive advantage in terms of cost savings but also provide long-term financial stability when it comes to managing supply chain risks. Investing in female entrepreneurs is not just beneficial economically - it's good business sense too!
Quality Imaging Solutions Supplier Diversity Certifications
The Office of Minority and Women’s Business Enterprises leads the Statewide M/WBE program as the sole agency that certifies minority- and women-owned business enterprises to participate in public contracting and procurement. This program includes a comprehensive certification process, small business support services, and the Supplier Diversity team that works with the Governor’s Sub-cabinet on Business Diversity, state agencies, and institutions of higher education to instill equitable and inclusive purchasing practices.
These efforts help small businesses owned by minorities, women, and veterans to obtain more government contracts which strengthens our communities, makes our economy more resilient, and improves the quality of life for all Washingtonians.
OMWBE Federal WBE Certification #W2F0027378
OMWBE State DBE Certification #D2F0027378
About WBENCWBENC was founded in 1997 to develop a nationwide standard for women-owned business certification. Since then, the organization has grown to become the largest third-party certifier of businesses owned, controlled, and operated by women in the United States and a leading advocate for women-owned businesses in corporate and government supply chains.
A 501(c)(3) non-profit, WBENC partners with 14 Regional Partner Organizations to provide its world-class standard of certification to women-owned businesses throughout the country, and offers programming and resources to help women-owned businesses thrive.
This is possible through the support from Corporate and Government Members, dedicated to supplier diversity and investing in the development of women-owned businesses as suppliers.
WBENC WBE Certification #WBE2301562
WBENC WOSB Certification #WOSB230886