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WBEC Greater DMV

Opportunities for Women-Owned Businesses in Greater DMV

WBEC Greater DMV is a dynamic community of over 900 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 the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia offering them tools, resources, information, educational programs, matchmaking, meet & greet and networking opportunities and recognition.

Newly-Certified WBEs

Greater DMV Women-owned Businesses Account for:

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WBEC Greater DMV

  • Washington, D.C.
  • Maryland
  • Virginia

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
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"I applied to the Sage Program to maximize my learning opportunities to align my company with Fortune 500 companies. I learned significant business strategies that had previously eluded me, just by being unaware. Specifically, the science behind understanding what makes for sound operations, smart funding, time management, and building a solid team.
 
I overcame challenges of gaining access to several major retail brands to introduce my coffee. As a result of the connections in the Sage program, I was able to be directly introduced and meet with significant brands I had previously been unsuccessfully targeting."

Savannah Mitchell

Business Owner, Sunday Morning Roast - Severna Park, Maryland
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"The SAGE Program has been ideal for us in a time like this where things are changing so fast. Creating a Budget has given me a better insight to understanding the essence of growing the business. The program offered me the ability to network with other small businesses and to understand that indeed with all the challenges, WE ARE NOT ALONE. Others who join the program in the future will be granted the same opportunity, to think about new ways of improving their businesses."

Modupe Asekun

Principal Owner at Shabach Services, LLC - Baltimore City County, MD
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"Today, our company has received the WBEC DMV Star Award, the Done Deals Award, and we are honored to be partnering with WBEC DMV and several companies to provide capability uplift in sustainability.

If you are hesitating to invest in certification, I encourage to think again. It’s one of the most valuable decisions I’ve made as a business owner."

Mary Fehlig

Founder and President, The Fehlig Group

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  • WEtalks: The 6 Factors That Make Teams Work with Kimberley Lewis Parsons, CEO of Bamboo Teaming

    November 5 | 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. EST | Virtual Session Great leaders don't automatically make great teams. Even experienced leadership teams can struggle with alignment, collaboration, and accountability, creating friction that slows decision-making, limits execution, and makes it harder for growing companies to compete. In this practical, interactive session, Kimberley Lewis Parsons, CEO…

  • I’m Certified, Now What?

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    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.…

  • WEtalks: Collect the Cash Playbook! Every Unpaid Invoice Has a Story.

    November 17 | 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. EST | Virtual Session You've done the work. You've sent the invoice. Now it's time to get paid. Unpaid invoices can put pressure on your cash flow, disrupt business operations, and make it harder to plan for growth. Understanding why payments are delayed and knowing how to…

  • 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…

  • Why and How to Get Certified

    Why and How to Get Certified December 1 | 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 December 15 | 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.…

  • NGLCC 25in27 Conference and Awards

    May 5-7 | Washington, D.C. 25 Years of Opportunity.One Unforgettable Celebration. For 25 years, NGLCC has brought together LGBTQ+ & allied entrepreneurs, corporate leaders, affiliate chambers, and advocates to create opportunities and drive lasting economic impact. In 2027, we return to Washington, DC—the city where our story began—to celebrate the people who built this movement…

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