Descripción general
The Champion Circle is WBEC Metro NY & Greater DMV’s signature sponsorship program — where corporations and women-owned businesses (WBEs) partner to accelerate growth, strengthen supply chains, and expand regional economic impact.
Together, our network of over 3,000 certified WBEs generates $39.7 billion in economic impact and creates more than 133,000 jobs across Metro NY and the Greater DMV. By joining the Circle, you step into a proven ecosystem that delivers measurable outcomes: contracts, connections, and community growth.
Corporations
When your company joins the Corporate Champion Circle, you:
- Access a network of 3,000+ certified WBEs across industries in Metro NY and the Greater DMV.
- Advance supplier diversity and procurement readiness or strengthen your role in regional economic development and community investment.
- Gain year-round recognition at WBEC’s signature events, on digital platforms, and within leadership forums.
- Support an ecosystem where WBEs are driving measurable growth in jobs, revenue, and innovation.
Women-Owned Businesses
Joining the WBE Champion Circle positions your company as a serious contender in the supply chain. As a Champion, you will:
- Strengthen your visibility with corporate partners and supplier diversity leaders.
- Showcase expertise through curated opportunities: event sponsorships, speaking roles, and thought leadership.
- Build peer and corporate connections that open the door to new opportunities and position you where contracts are discussed and awarded.
- Gain access to mentorship and insider procurement conversations that save time and move you beyond introductions to meaningful engagement.
- Contribute to a community that champions both business success and regional economic development.
Why It Matters
Every Champion Circle sponsorship fuels more than visibility — it powers an ecosystem that:
- Expands contract opportunities for women entrepreneurs.
- Creates jobs and community wealth across Metro NY and the DMV.
- Ensures that supplier diversity commitments translate into meaningful opportunities.
- Demonstrates that corporations and WBEs together drive inclusive economic growth.
This isn’t symbolic support – it’s a commitment to strategies that deliver measurable outcomes across contracts, community, and economic impact.
Ready to Make an Impact?
If you have questions, contact Leandra Joseph, Chief Operating Officer, at ljoseph@wbecnydmv.org.