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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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  • WOW Meet the Staff NYC In-Person Mixer

    Put a face to the name and a handshake to the connection. Our WOW in-person NYC mixer will bring together members of our WBE network and our regional staff for an afternoon of meaningful conversation, connection, and good company. Meet the dedicated staff behind WBEC NY DMV, reconnect with fellow members, and discover the businesses…

  • WOW Meet the Staff DC In-Person Mixer

    Put a face to the name and a handshake to the connection. Our WOW in-person DC mixer will bring together members of our WBE network and our regional staff for an afternoon of meaningful conversation, connection, and good company. Meet the dedicated staff behind WBEC NY DMV, reconnect with fellow members, and discover the businesses…

  • Why and How to Get Certified

    Why and How to Get Certified May 12 | 1 to 2 pm EST | Virtual Session Have you been on the fence about jumping into the Certification pool? Hear from our guest speakers Kym Ali, founder and CEO of Kym Ali Consulting, and Stephanie Ranno, Director of Growth at FlexProfessionals, on why it's important for them to…

  • I’m Certified, Now What?

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    I'm Certified, Now What? May 14 | 1 to 2 pm EST | Virtual Session Certification is just the starting line. Join us for a special WOW edition of I'm Certified, Now What? and discover everything your Certification has unlocked. Learn how to leverage your Certification, tap into a powerful network of resources, and fully…

  • WeTalks: Leading in the Deep End: Leadership and Resilience Under Pressure

    May 28 I 11 am to Noon EST I Virtual Business owners don’t freeze in volatility because they lack talent or information—they freeze because their nervous systems are under threat. This session, led by Emma Churchman, CEO of Emma M. Churchman LLC, delivers a resilience operating system leaders can apply immediately with their teams to…

  • I’m Certified, Now What?

    Virtual

    Maximizing Your WBENC Certification June 4th, 2026 | 1pm to 2pm EST | Virtual Session 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…

  • WeTalks: WBENC Conference Know Before You Go

    June 10 I 11 am to 12:30 pm I Virtual Join our special edition WeTalks: WBENC Conference Know Before You Go on June 10 to prepare for the 2026 WBENC National Conference! Hear directly from our experienced WBEs and this year’s Host Committee members, Maryann Pagano and Katy Voight-Nobis, who have successfully navigated the conference.…

  • Why and How to Get Certified

    Why and How to Get Certified June 23 | 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 July 2nd, 2026 | 1pm to 2pm EST | Virtual Session 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…

  • WeTalks: Staffing to Scale: Building Capacity Without Breaking Your Budget with Stephanie Ranno of FlexProfessionals

    As your business grows, so does the pressure on you as a founder. Many women business owners delay hiring because full-time payroll feels like a big leap, yet continuing to do everything yourself limits growth and impact. This session, led by Stephanie Ranno, provides a practical framework for building capacity strategically. We’ll explore flexible hiring…

  • Pitch Academy: The Science of Storytelling

    Pitch Academy The Science of Storytelling July 8 | 11:30 am to 1 pm EST | Virtual Session Storytelling drives results. A powerful story changes everything. It draws people in, strengthens your message, and makes your ideas stick. This workshop blends AI with human guidance to help you craft stories that elevate every conversation. What…

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