Connecting the dots to powerful relationships and business success.
Vision
To build a world where Women Business Enterprises (WBEs) are a cornerstone of America’s business success.
What We Do
Women’s Business Enterprise Council West (WBEC-West) brings together corporations and government entities with certified WBEs to promote a shared interest in supplier diversity. As a regional partner of the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC), we are part of a network of WBEs, corporations, and regionally focused organizations for women in business.
WBENC certification is nationally recognized because of our commitment and expertise. We are dedicated to applying the highest possible certification standards in the industry. WBE certification is the benchmark for all other supplier diversity programs because it is known and accepted throughout corporate America.
Women-owned businesses make up the fastest-growing segment of the national and international business world. That’s just one reason why WBEC-West is dedicated to helping you navigate the certification process. We want to assist you in realizing your business potential, help you build connections with leading corporations and provide you with new enterprise networking and development opportunities.
As an affiliate organization of WBENC, WBEC-West implements the certification standards of WBENC throughout Arizona, Colorado, Southern California, Utah, Wyoming and Hawaii. WBE certification is nationally recognized and accepted by more than 7500 major corporations. We also support corporations in their efforts to include WBEs in their supplier diversity programs.
Our Mission
To cultivate sustainable relationships between certified Women Business Enterprises and Corporate America through certification, education, and targeted networking. To fulfill this mission we strive to do the following:
- Foster diversity and the inclusion of WBEs representing all races and ethnicities in corporate procurement opportunities
- Expand business opportunities for WBEs
- Administer a reliable WBE certification program
- Expand business opportunities for WBEs
- Facilitate mutually beneficial procurement opportunities for WBEs and corporations on a local and national level
- Create community through effective communication and networking
History
WBEC-West was established as a WBENC Regional Partnering Organization and 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in 2001. WBEC-West has been working with and processing certification form women business enterprises in Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, Southern California, Utah, Wyoming, and Guam.
Who We Serve
WBEC-West works with two closely-related client groups. First, we serve the community of WBEs who are looking for the increased visibility and expanded opportunity that WBENC certification provides. We also strive to help certified WBEs as they try to expand their customer base and markets. Finally, we reach out to corporations and government entities that know and trust the WBENC process to point them toward reliable, professional vendors.
Benefits of WBENC Certification through WBEC-WEST
Once you are certified through WBEC-West you become a member of the WBEC-West Community, which allows the ability to communicate with other certified WBEs to share best practices and to grow WBE to WBE connections and corporate relationships online.
Educational Opportunities
WBEC-West hosts corporate workshops including the coveted Platinum Supplier Program. WBEs are able to watch videos, participate in live broadcasts, and subscribe to podcasts that provide inside information on how to successfully engage corporations and how to activate your certification in order to increase your exposure and opportunities.
Community
Find out what’s going on with WBEs across the nation by reading our Women in Business Blog and joining us on social networks.
Events and Networking
As a WBEC-West certified WBE you will have the ability to participate in the WBEC-West Annual Awards Gala and Matchmaker Strategy Conference & Business Fair. Opportunities include:
- Participate in face-to-face Matchmaking Sessions with WBEC-West Regional Corporate Members and WBENC Corporate Members
- Eligibility to exhibit
- Informal networking and targeted marketing with Corporate Members and other WBENC Certified WBEs.
Direct Access
Access to procurement opportunities at your fingertips utilizing the WBEC-West Procurement App. Download now by searching for WBEC-West in any smart phone application store.
Workshops
WBEC-West has hosted several workshop and webinar programs, including the Platinum Supplier Workshop Series. This series, and others are designed to educate WBEs about the crucial role of supplier diversity programs and how they interact with corporate procurement. Workshops, webinars and other educational opportunities offered through WBEC-West provide immeasurable value to WBEs and corporations alike. Program participants develop a thorough understanding of how to successfully interact with and grow their company through supplier diversity programs.
