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WBEC Metro NY

Opportunities for Women-Owned Businesses in Metro NY

WBEC Metro NY is a dynamic community of over 1,700 certified women-owned businesses, building on their success through mutually beneficial partnerships with Fortune 1000 corporations and other WBEs.

Furthering the success of women-owned businesses is our primary mission. We provide WBENC certification—the gold standard in diversity certification—at the regional level, and serve as an advocate for certified women-owned businesses in Southern Connecticut, New York and Northern New Jersey offering them tools, resources, information, educational programs, matchmaking, meet & greet and networking opportunities and recognition.

Newly-Certified WBEs

Metro NY Women-owned Businesses Account for:

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wbec metro ny

  • New York
  • Northern and Central New Jersey (through Trenton)
  • Southern Connecticut (through New Haven)

WBEC Metro NY and Greater DMV is a local network with national access. All WBENC certified businesses have access to programming, corporate, and business opportunities offered by all 14 Regional Partner Organizations.

Our position within a high-profile national organization gives us a platform for generating awareness of certified WBEs and paving the way to real business opportunities. At the same time, having local offices in New York and Washington, D.C. allows us to work with WBEs directly and help them reach their goals through a range of regionally based events and programs.

all regional partner organizations
Christine Creter headshot

"I started my business with little to no training in how to run a business.  The SAGE program provided a great overview of various aspects of running a business (finance, marketing, legal, HR, hiring, budgeting, etc.)  The program helped me validate some of what I am already doing and also to identify areas where I can improve. The best part of the program, however, was forcing me to take a hard look at my business, clarify my vision, goals, and objectives… and work ON the business rather than IN the business!"

Christine Creter

Strategist and Principal, Creter Group Inc. - New Fairfield, CT
Ariana Blossom headshot

"I joined SAGE to learn about the areas of my business that I felt weakest in: finances, risk management, and marketing. The SAGE team brings in world-class experts who are down to earth, supportive, and bring incredible value. I recommend the program to any WBE ready to step more fully into the business owner role."

Ariana Blossom

Executive Coach, Business Strategist, Uncommon Accord - Trumansburg, NY

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  • Why and How to Get Certified

    Why and How to Get Certified August 25 | 1 to 2 pm EST | Virtual Session If you’re a 51% women-owned or operated company, you’re just a few steps away from becoming a WBENC-Certified women’s business enterprise (WBE)!  At WBEC Metro NY & Greater DMV, fueling local economic growth through the empowerment of women business owners is our…

  • I’m Certified, Now What?

    Virtual

    Maximizing Your WBENC Certification August 27 | 1 to 2pm EST | Virtual If you’re a newly certified WBE or would like to maximize your certification, you don’t want to miss this! Learn more about the WBENC and WBEC Metro NY and Greater DMV network and opportunities. Learn how best to use and navigate WBENCLink2.0.…

  • WEtalks: Leading Confidently: Get Out of Your Own Way

    September 8 | 11 am to 12 pm EST | Virtual Women are often their own toughest critics, placing pressure on themselves to be perfect, second-guessing their decisions, and holding back from pursuing opportunities because of self-doubt. For women business owners, these limiting beliefs can hinder growth, leadership, and success. This empowering session, led by…

  • WEtalks: Earn Your Influence, Speak the Language

    September 10 | 11 am to 12 pm EST | Virtual Women leaders often carry invisible pressure — to be likable, competent, accommodating, strategic, and emotionally intelligent all at once. Over time, that pressure can quietly shape how we speak, how we advocate for ourselves, and how much of ourselves we allow to be seen…

  • I’m Certified, Now What?

    Virtual

    Maximizing Your WBENC Certification September 17 | 2 to 3pm EST | Virtual If you’re a newly certified WBE or would like to maximize your certification, you don’t want to miss this! Learn more about the WBENC and WBEC Metro NY and Greater DMV network and opportunities. Learn how best to use and navigate WBENCLink2.0.…

  • Why and How to Get Certified

    Why and How to Get Certified September 29 | 1 to 2 pm EST | Virtual Session If you’re a 51% women-owned or operated company, you’re just a few steps away from becoming a WBENC-Certified women’s business enterprise (WBE)!  At WBEC Metro NY & Greater DMV, fueling local economic growth through the empowerment of women business owners is our…

  • I’m Certified, Now What?

    Virtual

    Maximizing Your WBENC Certification October 1 | 1 to 2pm EST | Virtual If you’re a newly certified WBE or would like to maximize your certification, you don’t want to miss this! Learn more about the WBENC and WBEC Metro NY and Greater DMV network and opportunities Learn how best to use and navigate WBENCLink2.0.…

  • Powerplay Pitch Academy: From Draft to Delivery: The Formula of A Pitch

    October 14 I 11 am to 12 pm I Virtual Most pitches don't fail because the idea is bad. They fail because the message never lands. Retired Air Force Colonel, storyteller, and Catalytic Comedian Mo Barrett spent nearly 30 years mastering high-stakes communication. Now she brings that hard-won formula to this workshop, so you can…

  • Why and How to Get Certified

    Why and How to Get Certified October 27 | 1 to 2 pm EST | Virtual If you’re a 51% women-owned or operated company, you’re just a few steps away from becoming a WBENC-Certified women’s business enterprise (WBE)!  At WBEC Metro NY & Greater DMV, fueling local economic growth through the empowerment of women business owners is our primary…

  • I’m Certified, Now What?

    Virtual

    Maximizing Your WBENC Certification November 12 | 1 to 2pm EST | Virtual If you’re a newly certified WBE or would like to maximize your certification, you don’t want to miss this! Learn more about the WBENC and WBEC Metro NY and Greater DMV network and opportunities. Learn how best to use and navigate WBENCLink2.0.…

  • 2026 Impact Awards Luncheon

    2026 Impact Awards Luncheon: Powered by Synergy, Driven by Impact  Join WBEC Metro NY and WBEC Greater DMV for the 2026 Impact Awards Luncheon, a signature celebration bringing our full network together across two sister regions for an afternoon of recognition and relationship-building.   Taking place on Friday, November 20, 2026, at the Mandarin Oriental in New York City,…

  • Why and How to Get Certified

    Why and How to Get Certified November 24 | 1 to 2 pm EST | Virtual If you’re a 51% women-owned or operated company, you’re just a few steps away from becoming a WBENC-Certified women’s business enterprise (WBE)!  At WBEC Metro NY & Greater DMV, fueling local economic growth through the empowerment of women business owners is our primary…

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