Certifications
Women Business Enterprise Program (WBE)
Originally certified in 2022, valid to present
The state of Ohio’s Women-Owned Business Enterprise (WBE) program is designed to assist women-owned businesses
in obtaining contracts for goods and services, construction, architecture, engineering, information technology, and professional services. The WBE program does not apply a procurement goal or set-aside target for state government contracts. The state of Ohio developed the program because it recognized the need to encourage, nurture, and support the growth of women-owned businesses to foster their development and increase the number of qualified competitors in the marketplace.
NAWBO CERTIFIED WOMEN'S BUSINESS ENTERPRISE
Originally certified in 2023; renewed 2024-2026
Founded in 1975, the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) members represent more than 12 million women business owners across America. Our members are diverse in many ways, including the size of their business, the sectors, and communities they serve, the stage of business development, their race, ethnicity, geographic business areas, and political leanings that determine policy views.
NAWBO advocates for women business owners, regardless of political affiliation, encouraging and supporting bipartisan legislation focused on building and strengthening a sustainable business economy. NAWBO endorses bipartisan legislation that builds coalitions, is backed by data, and advances the business community.