The Women’s Business Enterprise Council Florida Certification Committee approved Cape Design Engineering Co. (CDE) as a Certified Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE) effective 10 November 2024.
WBENC-Certified WBEs are recognized nationally by thousands of major U.S. corporations and federal, state and local government entities. With this WBE certification, CDE has the opportunity to interface with supplier diversity and procurement executives at hundreds of major U.S. corporations and federal, state and local government entities that accept WBENC Certification.
The certificate is valid for one year through 10 November 2025. CDE will need to recertify with WBENC to maintain the certification after this expiration date.
To certify, the applicant company must be at least fifty-one percent (51%) owned and controlled by one or more women who are U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents. The company must demonstrate that management and daily operation is controlled by one or more of the women.
WBENC uses a two-part process to ensure that the applicant company meets the WBENC Standards. This includes a thorough review of the documentation presented and a site visit interview with the female owner(s).
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The WBENC certification for women-owned businesses is one of the most widely recognized and respected certifications in the nation. Accepted by hundreds of corporations within the country and a number of federal, state, and local government agencies, WBENC certification is an important marketing tool for expanding a company’s visibility among decision makers in corporate supply chain diversity and procurement organizations.
WBENC is also an approved Third Party Certifier for the United States Small Business Administration (SBA) Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Federal Contracting Program.