The Support System for Busy Procurement Pros!
A varied supply chain is a healthy supply chain.
Your commitment to responsible sourcing can give your organization a tangible competitive advantage by helping you: drive innovation, enhance flexibility, increase price competition, better meet the needs of customers, and open doors to new partnerships and opportunities.
WBEC-East is here to help you meet your responsible sourcing goals.
We are the PA/DE/south NJ regional certifier of the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) – the largest certifier of women-owned businesses in the U.S. and a leading advocate for women business owners and entrepreneurs.
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WBEC-East Partner Benefits:
| Directory of Certified WBEs Search through hundreds of local suppliers in every industry, all certified as women-owned and women-run through WBENC’s rigorous review and interview process. WBEC-East proudly certifies 1,800 women-owned firms annually in our region. |
| Curated Supplier Lists Need help finding the right fit? Our team can help you scour the directory, check with other regions, and pull together a solid list of WBEs based on NAICS or keyword. As part of a national network, we have access to over 20,000 certified WBEs. |
| Support Getting Suppliers Certified Have an awesome business owner that’s not certified? Simply send them our way. We’ll take care of educating them, and if eligible, assisting them through the process so you can count them towards your goals! |
| Host Your Own Info Session Our “Doing Business With...” virtual series puts you in the spotlight. You can expect 50-100 interested WBEs to show up to hear directly from you! The hour session is yours, exclusively. |
| Invitations to Speed Networking Our Meet & Greet events are popular for a reason! Just like speed dating, our WBEs will come to you, pitch, and swap business cards so you can make lots of no-pressure connections quickly. WBECeast.com/Events |
| Promotion of Your RFPs & Events Our marketing team is here to help you spread the word. Send us your procurement events, open RFPs, and supplier engagement programs, and we’ll share them through our social media, website, and newsletter. |
| Quarterly Council Meetings Join other forward-thinking procurement professionals in a safe space where you can discuss challenges, best practices, and hear the latest news from WBENC and WBEC-East. |
| Volunteer Opportunities Our certification committee is always seeking passionate professionals who are interested in reviewing applications and conducting interviews with our applicants. |
| Awards & Recognition Every year WBEC-East recognizes the corporations and individual professionals who champion responsible sourcing in their companies. |
Whether you are looking to start a supplier program – or to enhance your existing efforts – we are eager to start the conversation and to discover partnership and growth opportunities together.
Who Are Our WBEs?
No matter the industry, service, or product... there's a certified WBE!
Our certified businesses represent every industry, from construction to manufacturing, accounting to executive coaching, software development to consumer retail products. And they come in all sizes, from sole proprietors who are leading experts in their field, to multi-million dollar corporations with multiple branches.
Fees:
Partnership Fee: $3,500
Council dues are billed on an annual basis. Fees are prorated quarterly on a calendar basis.
Add on a sponsorship!
Council Business Partners may also provide a sponsorship, with levels ranging from bronze at $2,500 to platinum at $10,000+. Sponsorship provides additional benefits above and beyond general Council Partnership, like tickets to our signature events and promotional visibility on our materials.
To learn more or sponsor
Visit the sponsorship page or contact: Elizabeth Walsh at ewalsh@wbeceast.com
