To be certified as a WBE your company must meet the below criteria.
- Ownership: 51% Ownership by a Woman or Women.
- Control and Management: Proof of Active Management of the Business.
- Contribution of Expertise and Capital: Contribution of Capital and/or Expertise by women owners to acquire their ownership interest shall be real and substantial and in proportion to the interest acquired.
- Independence: The woman owner(s) is able to perform in her area of specialty/expertise without reliance on males or non-women-owned businesses.
- U.S. Citizenship or U.S. Resident Alien status.
WBENC's Standards & Procedures
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WBENC/WBE Certification
Processing Fee for New and Recertification
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Based on your annual
business revenue:
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Processing Fee:
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Under $1 million
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$350
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$1 million to $5 million
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$500
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$5 million to $10 million
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$750
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$10 million to $50 million
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$1000
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